Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.89% 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.
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1. Wang Noi Replacement Power Plant
The Wang Noi Replacement Power Plant is a 2,770MW thermal power project located in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is being developed by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2027. The project is owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Buy the profile here.
2. Gulf Pluakdaeng Power Project
Gulf Pluakdaeng Power Project is a 2,650MW thermal power project in Rayong, Thailand. Gulf PD is developing this project. The project is currently in partially active stage. It is owned by Mitsui & Co. (Thailand); Gulf Energy Development. Buy the profile here.
3. South Bangkok Combined Cycle Power Plant Blocks 5-7
The 2,100MW South Bangkok Combined Cycle Power Plant Blocks 5-7 is located in Samut Prakan, Thailand. It is owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. The thermal project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand 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 Western Power; Korea Gas. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2026. TPI Polene Power; Korea Western Power; Korea Gas 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. RATCH Group; Gulf Energy Development is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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