EGAT reveals that Thailand has no problems with insufficient electricity. Even in this heat, electricity consumption peaked through the peak. because of efficient fuel management Along with the maintenance of stable and stable electricity generation and transmission systems, building confidence among investors and creating competitive opportunities in Thailand
Mr. Prasertsak Choengchawano, Deputy Governor for Strategy As a spokesperson for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), it was revealed that from the case of Vietnam, it began to plan to turn off electricity throughout the country. and economic areas in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. From today until May 25, 2023, some areas may have to extinguish the lights for up to 7 hours to cope with the increasing demand for electricity from the hot weather. amidst the fuel shortage problem because the price of coal is quite high Many power plants do not offer generation availability to supply electricity. Including coal imported from Indonesia was delayed as planned. Vietnam's 13 large dams have been operating at a time of high gas prices. Therefore, the amount of water is at a critical level. making it unable to generate electricity
For Thailand, EGAT confirms that the Thai power system is stable and stable, capable of producing and delivering electricity to the people sufficiently and continuously. Despite having to face the fuel price crisis since 2021 and the skyrocketing electricity consumption due to the extremely hot weather. Until causing the peak demand for electricity this year to reach 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6th. which is a record high But did not find the problem of power outages. Due to the maintenance of the electricity generation and transmission system to be modern and ready for use. Efficient fuel management using the lowest cost fuel of each period and to postpone the decommissioning of Mae Moh Power Plant Unit 4 to reduce the impact on the people.
In addition, Thailand is trying to reduce the risk of fuel shortages by diversifying fuel for power generation from natural gas. Add lignite from Mae Moh mine which is domestic coal with low cost hydroelectric power plant Solar energy, wind energy, biomass fuel including electricity imported from Lao PDR
Thailand ranks first in the Electricity Service Quality Index. This is several times better than the average of ASEAN countries. In 2022, the number of times of power failure index (SAIFI) was 0.0904 times per power point. and the Power Outage Duration Index (SAIDI) was 0.9041 minutes per outlet. It reflects the stability and quality of the power system. Including being an important factor in investor's decision making. Create opportunities for the country's competition at the international level.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency