MHI, EGAT works towards clean power generation in Thailand

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI) and Thailand’s largest power producer Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to study and exchange information relating to clean power generation, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies in support of the nation’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Set to take place over the next three years, MHI, along with Mitsubishi Power, its power solutions brand, will exchange experiences and information on the specified areas with EGAT.

This could also involve an exchange of engineers to share experiences and technical know-how on advancing cleaner power generation in Thailand.

“MHI Group has played an instrumental role in Thailand’s vibrant energy growth story for more than five decades,”

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Thailand) president and managing director Ryo Takubo said.

“Looking ahead, we will continue to contribute our capabilities around worldclass gas turbines, which are being developed to co-fire cleaner fuels like hydrogen and ammonia, and CCUS technologies that are critical to lowering emissions.

“It is an honor to partner with EGAT to bring together our learnings and deep experience to unlock more opportunities and accelerate Thailand’s decarbonisation.”

Thidade Eiamsai, Deputy Governor of Power Plant Development and Renewable Energy, EGAT, reaffirmed the significance of the collaboration.

“We’ve built a trusted relationship with Mitsubishi Power over the last few decades, and believe that this agreement will combine both our technological expertise and understanding of local needs to facilitate Thailand’s energy transition in accordance with the National Energy Plan,” Eiamsai said.

“We are grateful for Mitsubishi Power’s collaboration and are excited to continue powering the energy sector in Thailand together.”

The agreement expands the longstanding partnership between MHI, Mitsubishi Power and EGAT.

Mitsubishi Power started its operations in Thailand in 1968 with the construction of the Queen Sirikit Dam together with EGAT.

Since then, Mitsubishi Power has supplied many of its industry-leading products and services to meet EGAT’s varied needs, contributing to significant energy projects across the country, including the South Bangkok Power Plant, Nam Phong Power Plant and Wang Noi Power Plant.