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EGAT Showcases Chulabhorn Dam & Lam Takong Power Plant Technology to Officials & Media

EGAT Showcases Chulabhorn Dam & Lam Takong Power Plant Technology to Officials & Media

MGR Online•Society•15h ago

Reader Briefing

EGAT hosted government officials and media at Chulabhorn Dam and Lam Takong Pumped Storage Power Plant to highlight stable energy transmission and future clean energy initiatives.

  • •EGAT organized a study tour for government agencies and media to Chulabhorn Dam and Lam Takong Pumped Storage Power Plant.
  • •The tour aimed to showcase the stability and reliability of EGAT's electricity transmission systems.
  • •EGAT emphasized its commitment to procuring clean energy and improving substations to meet future demand and combat global warming.
  • •The visit also included an introduction to hydrogen energy technology research at the Lam Takong Knowledge Center.

Overview

  • •Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) arranged a tour for government agencies and media to visit Chulabhorn Dam and Lam Takong Pumped Storage Power Plant.
  • •The visit was organized by the EGAT's project for improving and expanding deteriorated transmission systems (AHPES) to foster relationships with stakeholders.
  • •EGAT introduced key personnel including Mr. Jakkarin Kij Suttipong, Assistant Director of AHPES-Substation, and others.
  • •Mr. Jakkarin Kij Suttipong stated the primary objective was to inform the media about EGAT's stable and secure electricity transmission systems for public convenience and energy security.
  • •The tour included visits to Chulabhorn Dam, Chaiyaphum 1 and 2 High Voltage Substations, and the EGAT Lam Takong Knowledge Center.
  • •EGAT is accelerating the procurement of clean energy to reduce global warming and planning further substation improvements.
  • •At the Lam Takong Knowledge Center, attendees learned about new technologies, specifically hydrogen energy, which is still in the research phase for potential use in EV charging.
  • •The event aimed to enhance understanding of transmission systems, electricity situations, and technology development among government heads and local media, fostering good relationships and support for EGAT's operations.

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Key Quotes

Jakkarin Kij Suttipong
"The main objective is for the media to be aware that EGAT has installed electricity transmission equipment to be stable and secure for convenient public use, enhancing energy security."
วัตถุประสงค์หลัก ต้องการให้สื่อมวลชนได้รับทราบว่า กฟผ.ได้ติดตั้งอุปกรณ์ส่งไฟฟ้าให้มีความมั่นคงและมีความเสถียร ให้ประชาชนได้ใช้อย่างสะดวก เสริมสร้างความมั่นคงทางพลังงาน
Jakkarin Kij Suttipong
"In the future, EGAT is accelerating the procurement of clean energy to reduce global warming, and will also upgrade additional substations."
ในอนาคต กฟผ.เร่งจัดหาพลังงานสะอาดเพื่อลดภาวะโลกร้อน อีกทั้งจะปรับปรุงสถานีไฟฟ้าเพิ่มเติมด้วย

Key Entities

Organization

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand(กฟผ.)ℹ️
The state-owned electricity company that organized a study tour for government agencies and media.

Place

Chulabhorn Dam(เขื่อนจุฬาภรณ์)
A dam where EGAT showcased its electricity generation and transmission technology.
Lam Takong Pumped Storage Power Plant(โรงไฟฟ้าสูบกลับลำตะคอง)
A power plant visited by EGAT, government agencies, and media to view technology.
Chaiyaphum 1 High Voltage Substation(สถานีไฟฟ้าแรงสูงชัยภูมิ 1)
A substation visited during the EGAT study tour.
Chaiyaphum 2 High Voltage Substation(สถานีไฟฟ้าแรงสูงชัยภูมิ 2)
A substation that was part of the EGAT-organized field trip.
EGAT Lam Takong Knowledge Center(ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ กฟผ. ลำตะคอง)
A learning center where EGAT showcased new energy technologies like hydrogen.
Lam Taklong Chonlaphawatthanaphong Power Plant(โรงไฟฟ้าลำตะคลองชลภาวัฒนา)
A power plant located more than 350 meters below ground, visited during the EGAT tour.

Project

Project for Improving and Expanding Deteriorated Transmission Systems (AHPES)(โครงการปรับปรุงและขยายระบบส่งไฟฟ้าที่เสื่อมสภาพตามอายุการใช้งาน (อค-ปส.))
An EGAT project that organized a study tour for stakeholders.

Person

Mr. Jakkarin Kij Suttipong(นายจักรินทร์ กิจสุทธิพงศ์)
Assistant Director of AHPES-Substation, who spoke about EGAT's objectives.
Ms. Suchanchan Kiratiratana-pruet(น.ส.สุจรรยา กิรติรัตนพฤกษ์)
Assistant Director of AHPES-Transmission Line, involved in the EGAT study tour.
Ms. Wasana Wongpha(น.ส.วาสนา วงค์ภา)
Assistant Director of AHPES-Land, participating in the EGAT stakeholder event.
Mr. Weerasak Chatiwan(นายวีรศักดิ์ ชาติวรรณ)
Assistant Director of AHPES-Administration, part of the EGAT tour organizing team.