Cabinet approves Sirikit Dam Unit 4 improvement project

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet has approved a 2,088.56 million baht investment for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand to renovate Unit 4 of the Sirikit Dam hydroelectric power plant.

•The Cabinet approved the improvement project for Sirikit Dam hydroelectric power plant Unit 4 with a total budget of 2,088.56 million baht.
•The project aims to extend the power plant's operational life by at least 30 years.
•The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) will manage the project and fund it through domestic sources.
•The renovation will increase annual electricity production from 242.42 million units to 251.28 million units.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to proceed with the Sirikit Dam hydroelectric power plant Unit 4 improvement project.
•The total investment budget for the renovation is 2,088.56 million baht.
•Sirikit Dam is located in Pha lueat Subdistrict, Tha Pla District, Uttaradit Province, and utilizes four generators with a total capacity of 500 megawatts.
•Unit 4 of the Sirikit Dam power plant has an operational age of approximately 31 years (as of the year 2026) and is nearing the end of its lifespan due to equipment degradation.
•EGAT will upgrade necessary mechanical equipment such as water turbines and inlet valves, as well as electrical systems including generators and power transformers.
•The renovation is expected to extend the power plant's life by not less than 30 years and reduce maintenance costs.
•Electricity production is projected to increase from 242.42 million units per year to 251.28 million units per year.
•EGAT will secure funding via domestic sources, including infrastructure funds, domestic bonds, and EGAT's own revenue.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approved the investment budget for the Sirikit Dam power plant improvement project.

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand(การไฟฟ้าฝ่ายผลิตแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The agency responsible for implementing and funding the Sirikit Dam hydroelectric power plant improvement project.

EGAT(กฟผ.)ℹ️

The abbreviated name for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.

Person

Ploy Talay Laksameesangchan(นางสาวพลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)

The Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the Cabinet's resolution.

Place

Sirikit Dam(เขื่อนสิริกิติ์)ℹ️

A multipurpose dam located in Uttaradit Province used for water management and electricity production.

Pha lueat Subdistrict(ตำบลผาเลือด)

The subdistrict in Tha Pla District where Sirikit Dam is located.

Tha Pla District(อำเภอท่าปลา)ℹ️

The district in Uttaradit Province where Sirikit Dam is located.

Uttaradit Province(จังหวัดอุตรดิตถ์)ℹ️

The province where Sirikit Dam is located.