Thermal capacity accounted for 55.1% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,482GW. This is expected to contribute 40% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,924GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.86% is in Thailand. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in Thailand, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
1. South Bangkok Replacement Power Plant
The South Bangkok Replacement Power Plant is a 2,820MW thermal power project located in Samut Prakan, Thailand. It is being developed by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Buy the profile here.
2. Wang Noi Replacement Power Plant
Wang Noi Replacement Power Plant is a 2,770MW thermal power project in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2023. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Buy the profile here.
3. Gulf Pluakdaeng Power Project
The 2,650MW Gulf Pluakdaeng Power Project is located in Rayong, Thailand. It is owned by Gulf Energy Development; Mitsui & Co. (Thailand). The thermal project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2023. Gulf PD is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Songkhla Gas Fired Power Plant
The Songkhla Gas Fired Power Plant is a 1,700MW thermal power project. It is planned in Songkhla, Thailand. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by Korea Gas; Korea Western Power. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2026. Korea Gas; Korea Western Power; TPI Polene Power is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Hin Kong Combined Cycle Power Plant
The 1,540MW thermal project, Hin Kong Combined Cycle Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2024. It is being developed by Hin Kong Power. The project is currently in under construction stage. Gulf Energy Development; RATCH Group is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.
