BANGKOK, Thailand – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has set up a 24-hour emergency monitoring center to oversee fuel supplies due to instability in the Middle East. EGAT Governor Narin Phoawanich stated that, although the situation is under close observation, there has been no immediate effect on national electricity generation.
The monitoring center is prioritizing the security of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipments from Qatar through the Strait of Hormuz. To address potential risks, EGAT has implemented a diversified procurement strategy to obtain LNG from alternative sources. The authority is also ready to maximize the Mae Moh Power Plant’s capacity in Lampang Province to maintain energy self-sufficiency.
As part of its contingency plan, EGAT will increase electricity production and procurement from both domestic and international hydroelectric sources. This approach aims to reduce reliance on LNG and limit the impact on national electricity costs during the crisis.
The Governor encouraged the public to support national energy security by following energy-saving measures: turning off unnecessary lights, setting the air conditioner to 26°C, unplugging unused appliances, replacing old equipment with energy-efficient models, and planting trees for natural shade. These actions will help reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuel during this period of global volatility. (NNT)
