Power Plant Development Projects
EGAT’s power plant development projects according to the Power Development Plan 2018-2037, Revision 1 (PDP2018 Rev.1) are as follows:
1. Thermal Power Plants
EGAT has developed thermal power plants in accordance with PDP2018 Rev.1 since 2019. The projects approved by the Cabinet and in the approval request process are as follows:
1.1 Approved Projects
| Project | Contract Capacity (MW) | Commercial Operation Date | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Moh Power Plant Replacement Project, Units 8-9 (Mae Moh Thermal Power Plant Project, Unit 15) | 600 | 2026 | Lignite |
| Total Capacity | 600 |
Remark: The project was approved by the Cabinet on May 24, 2022.
1.2 Projects Requesting Approval from the Cabinet
| Project | Contract Capacity (MW) | Commercial Operation Date | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nam Phong Power Plant Replacement Project (Nam Phong Combined Cycle Power Plant Project, Block 3) | 650 | 2025 | Natural gas |
| South Bangkok Power Plant Project (Addition) (South Bangkok Combined Cycle Power Plant Project, Blocks 5-7) | 700 (Block 5) 1,400 (Blocks 6-7) | 2026 and 2027 | Natural gas |
| Surat Thani Power Plant Project, Blocks 1-2 (Phunphin Combined Cycle Power Plant Project, Blocks 1-2) | 700 (Block 1) 700 (Block 2) | 2027 and 2029 | Natural gas |
| North Bangkok Power Plant Project (Addition) (North Bangkok Combined Cycle Power Plant Project, Block 3) | 700 | 2028 | Natural gas |
| Total Capacity | 4,850 |
2. Hydropower Plants Downstream of Irrigation Dams
EGAT has developed hydropower plants downstream of irrigation dams with Royal Irrigation Department and downstream of EGAT’s dams since 2007. Ten projects have been completed and are in commercial operation. At present, the following four projects have undergone feasibility studies and are in the approval request process from the Cabinet.
| Project | Province | Capacity (MW) | Estimated Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamtakong Dam Hydropower Plant | Nakhon Ratchasima | 1.50 | 2025 |
| Lam Pao Dam Hydropower Plant | Kalasin | 2.50 | 2025 |
| Krasiew Dam Hydropower Plant | Suphan Buri | 1.50 | 2026* |
| Huay Mae Tho Dam Hydropower Plant | Tak | 1.25 | 2024 |
| Total Capacity | 6.75 |
Remark: Moved forward from 2032 to 2026
3. Renewable Energy Power Plants
3.1 Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid Project at Ubol Ratana Dam, Khon Kaen Province
The project involves electricity generation by the 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid operated with the Energy Management System (EMS) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The objective of the project is to enhance electricity generation to be continuous and efficient.
3.2 Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid Projects in the Approval Request Process from the Cabinet
| Project | Installed Capacity (MW) | Commercial Operation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Bhumibol Dam | 158 | 2026 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Srinagarind Dam | 140 | 2026 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Vajiralongkorn Dam | 50 | 2027 |
| Total Capacity | 348 |
3.3 Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid Projects in the Process of Feasibility Study in Accordance with PDP2018 Rev.1
| Project | Capacity (MW) | Commercial Operation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Srinagarind Dam (Extension) | 280 | 2029 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Bhumibol Dam (Extension) | 300 | 2030 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Vajiralongkorn Dam (Extension) | 250 | 2031 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Srinagarind Dam (Extension 2) | 300 | 2032 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Chulabhorn Dam | 40 | 2033 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Bang Lang Dam | 78 | 2033 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Bhumibol Dam (Extension 2) | 320 | 2033 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Rajjaprabha Dam | 140 | 2034 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Sirikit Dam | 325 | 2035 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Rajjaprabha Dam (Extension) | 100 | 2036 |
| Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid at Sirikit Dam (Extension) | 175 | 2037 |
| Total Capacity | 2,308 |