How is Thailand Handling the New Wave of Energy Crisis? The conflict in the Middle East immediately triggered a global energy crisis as soon as Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This is because the energy transportation route, which accounts for about 20% or over one-fifth of the world’s energy consumption including […]
57th EGAT Anniversary: Reinforcing energy security and advancing clean energy amid global energy crisis EGAT stands strong as a pillar of Thailand’s energy security amid the global energy crisis by reducing reliance on imported fuels while accelerating the transition to clean energy and developing a modern and resilient power grid to strengthen the country’s long-term […]
EGAT partners with IEEE PES Thailand hosting “IEEE PES Day 2026” to drive clean energy and advance power system stability for sustainable future EGAT and IEEE Power & Energy Society (Thailand) co-hosted “IEEE PES Day 2026,” a platform for collaboration on technology and innovation to advance the power grid stability, support the clean energy transition, […]
“2 Players, Distinct Roles,” Empowering Power System in Clean Energy Era It is widely recognized that renewable energy benefits the world as it generates electricity without emissions. However, an often-overlooked aspect is its intermittency. Without sunlight, wind, or water, electricity generation is not possible. Consequently, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), as a utility […]
From the Pioneering Era of Nuclear Power to SMR Technology, a New Alternative for Thailand’s Energy Future For over 70 years, the world has known how to generate electricity from nuclear power. Across four generations of development, nuclear technology has become safer and more efficient. Today, as the world faces natural disasters due to global […]
Pinning EleX by EGAT at the heart of tourist destinations, supporting EV travel across Thailand EGAT and BMW opened the EleX by EGAT x BMW charging station at The Scenery Vintage Farm, a popular tourist destination in Ratchaburi Province, to support seamless EV travel across Thailand. On March 27, 2026, Ms. Nissara Thammapala, Director of […]
Don’t Let Electricity Costs Eat into Your Profits! Turn the Game Around with EGAT Smart Energy Solutions Many businesses are striving to find ways to reduce operating costs. Cost management is not just about cutting expenses; it is a key strategy that directly influences competitiveness. “Electricity costs” are among the major unavoidable expenses. If not […]
EGAT and KHNP accelerate SMRs to foster future energy security and Net Zero goal EGAT and KHNP, Republic of Korea, hosted the KHNP-EGAT SMR Technical Seminar, underscoring the readiness to drive SMR development to ensure a secure energy transition and achieve sustainable Carbon Neutrality. On March 5, 2026, Mr. Siriwat Chedsi, Deputy Governor – Power […]
Royal Irrigation Department and EGAT collaborate on sustainable water management to generate carbon-free electricity The Royal Irrigation Department and EGAT have signed three agreements to develop hydropower plants downstream of irrigation dams as clean energy sources, supporting the Net Zero goal while advancing research on water resource management for maximum benefits. On February 25, 2026, […]
Energy Minister inspects Chana Power Plant maintenance, to be fully restored to 1,476 MW this April On February 25, 2026, Mr. Auttapol Rerkpiboon, Minister of Energy, along with ministry executives, visited Chana Power Plant in Chana District, Songkhla Province, to inspect its maintenance progress following the floods in November 2025. The delegation was welcomed by […]
