Thailand Revamps Coal Power Units to Ensure Cheap Electricity

[snoop1130]

 

In a bid to stabilise electricity prices amid rising energy costs, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is refurbishing two vital coal-fired power units in Lampang. This comes as part of EGAT's strategy to extend the lifespan of Units 8 and 9, each generating 320 megawatts, crucial for reducing Thailand's dependence on pricey imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).

 

The initiative aims to keep electricity affordable by opting for coal, a cheaper resource compared to imported LNG, which now makes up a significant portion of Thailand’s power production fuels. EGAT's maintenance approach seeks to enhance the efficiency of these units without a full overhaul, aligning with plans to manage power tariffs and associated electricity costs.

 

 

A feasibility study, scheduled for completion by 2025, will assess necessary refurbishments and financial implications. This study is vital as previous attempts to upgrade these ageing units stumbled due to poor interest in the high-cost bidding process.

 

Furthermore, in support of Thailand's 2024 power development plan, which prioritises decreased fossil fuel usage and increased renewable energy adoption, EGAT is also moving forward with a project to build a 700MW gas-fired plant. This new facility is expected to be operational by 2027, complementing efforts to diversify the energy mix and ensure a reliable supply.

 

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-- 2024-11-12

 

 

[ModdaPunk]

The green transition in the making...

Beautiful...

I'm getting all emotional now....

Maaaan.......

 

Edited November 12 by ModdaPunk

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

EGAT's maintenance approach seeks to enhance the efficiency of these units without a full overhaul,

Sweep the floor and good to go?

[Thingamabob]

Makes sense, although the net zero enthusiasts will be upset.

[pierrenoel]

charge electric car with coal,good to be green

[cowellandrew]

So you can charge your electric car😂

 

We are in the top spot for once go uk!

 

 

[KhunLA]

2 hours ago, cowellandrew said:

So you can charge your electric car😂

 

We are in the top spot for once go uk!

 

 

Or you can be responsible, and you install solar at your house.   I drove past 3 housing developments in Hua Hin this week, all houses had solar panels on the roofs.

 

You are either part of the solution, or part of the problem.  Your choice.

 

WE ... no, speak yourself, not me

 

@pierrenoel So OK to run your house, but not EV.  Is that the same as cobalt if used in EV ... bad, but in all your devices, cobalt in batteries is good ?

 

And some of those countries are considered 'developed / 1st world'.

Edited November 13 by KhunLA