Operations achieved at 290-MW hydropower plant between Laos and Thailand
Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. announces that the 290-MW Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower plant has begun commercial operations. The plant is operated by Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, which received the Commercial Operation Date certificate from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand on Sept. 5. Nam Ngiep 1, on the Nam Ngiep River between Lao […]
MEA proves its case against fake electricity-saving equipment
The Research and Development Department of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has tested devices claimed to save electricity using modern technology. A video clip shows electrical power being measured by means of opening a fluorescent bulb connected to the test kit. The total amount of electricity consumed is approximately 26 watts. Subsequently, the device is […]
Renewed gas field talks eyed
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to consider reopening talks on the development of the energy-rich, overlapping claims area (OCA) in the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both countries. The resolution was revealed by Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong, following a meeting with the Cambodian Minister of Mines and Energy on the sidelines of the 37th Asean […]
Laos, Malaysia and Thailand Agree to Expand a Trilateral Power Deal
Laos, Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to expand a trilateral power deal, under which Lao electricity will be sold to the Malaysians via the Thai grid, Thailand’s minister of energy said. “Thailand, Laos and Malaysia achieved a new purchase deal, raising the capacity from 100 to 300 megawatts,” Sontirat Sontijirawong, Thailand’s minister of energy, told […]
Tri-country power deal endorsed
Laos, Malaysia and Thailand have agreed on a second power purchase agreement under the Laos, Thailand and Malaysia Power Integration Project (LTM-PIP) at the 37th Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM). The meeting started on Monday and is scheduled to end on Friday in Bangkok. The agreement aims to raise electricity sent from Laos to Malaysia […]
Thailand pushes energy development in ASEAN
The Energy Ministry of Thailand is ready to push forward five plans to promote energy sector in ASEAN at the 37th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) that scheduled for Sept 2-6 in Bangkok. Bangkok Post quoted the ministry’s director for international affairs Poonpat Leesombatpiboon as saying that the five action plans are expected to […]
EGAT launches No.5 power-saving labelled electric motorcycles
BANGKOK (NNT) – To promote energy saving and encourage people to use electric motorcycles, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has launched the No.5 power-saving electric motorcycle. EGAT aims to encourage people to use 21,000 No.5 power-saving labelled electric motorcycles per year. Energy Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong presided over the signing of a memorandum […]
Government readies further EV measures
The government plans to launch additional measures for motorists to buy electric vehicles (EVs) and motorcycles this year to pump up demand for low-emission vehicles on local roads, says Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong. In addition, support policies for production and the supply chain of EVs will be disclosed soon to help determine new output of […]
