EGCO proposes diversity and flexibility to solve Power Trilemma

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

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EGCO emphasizes a diversified portfolio and system flexibility to address the Power Trilemma at Gastech 2026.

•Thawatchai Samranwanich of EGCO spoke at the Gastech 2026 forum regarding energy challenges.
•EGCO identifies uncertainty as a new challenge affecting energy security, cost, and sustainability.
•EGCO proposes three key directions: diversifying energy sources, accelerating grid investment, and balancing energy transition.

•Thawatchai Samranwanich, President of EGCO, participated in a panel titled "The New Power Trilemma: Sovereignty, Transition & Competitiveness" at Gastech 2026.
•Thawatchai Samranwanich stated that uncertainty is the new challenge for the energy sector and emphasized the need for a diversified energy portfolio.
•The volatility of global fuel markets and LNG price crises have pressured the government and power producers to balance energy security, appropriate costs, and sustainability.
•EGCO views electricity demand in Southeast Asia as growing rapidly due to economic expansion and the growth of digital infrastructure.
•EGCO asserts that investment confidence is the most critical factor for solving the Power Trilemma, rather than a lack of capital.
•EGCO suggests three conditions to build investor confidence: consistent long-term energy policies, market mechanisms that value flexibility, and investment models like long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
•EGCO believes volatility will become the "New Normal" due to geopolitical risks, climate change, technology, and increased electricity demand from AI and digital sectors.
•EGCO proposes diversifying energy sources and supply chains, accelerating investments in grids and storage systems, and driving a balanced energy transition.

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EGCO(บริษัท ผลิตไฟฟ้า จำกัด (มหาชน))

A power generation company that proposed strategies to manage the Power Trilemma at Gastech 2026.

Thawatchai Samranwanich(ธวัชชัย สำราญวานิช)

The President of EGCO who spoke on energy challenges at Gastech 2026.

Southeast Asia(เอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้)ℹ️

The region where energy systems are strong but facing rapid electricity demand growth.