The northeastern part of Thailand is the large region and the most populated in the country. The region has an increasing demand for electricity every year. To meet the demand, EGAT has applied advanced technology, specifically a pumped-storage hydropower plant. The pumped-storage hydropower plant was constructed near Lamtakong Dam. EGAT has considered developing the first […]
To strengthen the future growth of the public and private sectors, Wang Noi Power Plant is the first and the only power plant in the area of generating capacity and transmission system development of the Lower Central region. The power plant has supported the economic infrastructure development bringing prosperity to the region and giving services […]
The lower South of Thailand has a tendency of economic and industrial expansion continuously together with a relatively high investment which results in a rising demand for electricity. As EGAT is responsible for the acquisition and generation of electricity to meet the demand of the country, new power plants are necessary to increase the generating […]
The discovery of lignite in the South at Krabi Province has started Thai dependence on domestic energy to be used as fuel for electricity generation, which led to the construction of Krabi Power Plant, formerly known as Krabi Lignite-Fired Power Plant. Krabi Lignite-Fired Power Plant is the first and only one power plant in the […]
In the early time of electricity generation development of EGAT, Thailand was expanding developments from the city to several local areas. The government tried to move industrial zones from Bangkok to its suburbs and the regions. South Bangkok Power plant is a power source constructed in response to the electricity demand of heavy industries in […]
An important mission of the Thai government after World War II was the urgent development and restoration of the country. Electricity is one of the main factors to mobilize economic recovery rapidly. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) was assigned by the government to construct North Bangkok Power Plant of 75 MW in 1959. The […]
Since natural gas was discovered in the Erawan Field in the Gulf of Thailand in 1973, it was the beginning of electricity generation from natural gas and the achievement of the country to be self-reliant on energy, leading to the Age of Brightness and the origin of Bang Pakong Power Plant. Bang Pakong Power Plant […]
Fuel diversification to increase energy balance and reduce dependence on imported fuel is vital to a power development plan. Mae Moh Power Plant in Mae Moh District, Lampang Province, is an example of EGAT’s achievement in developing domestic resources into fuel for power generation. With a farsighted vision of King Rama VII on the future […]
EGAT has continuously supported and encouraged research and development projects undertaken by EGAT employees as well as outside institutions with an emphasis on six main purposes as follows: To replace import of electrical power technologies. materials, and equipment. To contribute for peak cuts or improved energy efficiency. To develop new energy alternatives for electricity generation. […]
‘Mae Moh Smart City’ receives the Smart City Thailand logo EGAT received the Smart City Thailand logo for the ‘Mae Moh Smart City’ project under the ‘Existing Smart City’ category, reflecting its determination to develop the energy sector, economy, and environment. On December 24, 2021, Mr. Charan […]
