Eknat reveals PDP 2026 plan to increase clean energy

MGR Online•Economy•13h ago

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Minister Eknat Promphan announced the PDP 2026 plan to increase renewable energy proportions and adjust regulations for data centers.

•The PDP 2026 plan aims for a renewable energy proportion of over 60%, potentially reaching 89% if Carbon Capture Storage costs are high.
•New data center investors must be responsible for the marginal cost of gas imports for electricity production.
•The National Energy Policy Council has removed the 2,000 megawatt quota limit for Direct Power Purchase Agreements (Direct PPA).
•The government has allocated 200 billion baht for energy transition support, focusing on citizens and small operators.

•Minister Eknat Promphan stated that the PDP 2026 plan is a 25-year long-term plan to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
•The PDP 2026 plan sets a renewable energy proportion of over 60% combined with Carbon Capture Storage (CCS), or up to 89% if CCS has cost constraints.
•The PDP 2026 draft plan will open for public hearing in September 2026, with the plan to be announced within this year.
•Minister Eknat Promphan announced that new data center investors must bear the marginal cost of imported gas for electricity to avoid burdening the public.
•The National Energy Policy Council cancelled the previous 2,000 megawatt quota limit for Direct Power Purchase Agreements (Direct PPA).
•The government is managing a budget or loan of 200 billion baht to support the energy transition, including rooftop solar cells under the Net Billing system.
•The government intends to modernize the electrical grid (Grid Modernization) and attract private investment for commercial power plants.

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Eknat Promphan(เอกนัฏ พร้อมพันธุ์)

Minister of Energy who announced the PDP 2026 plan and data center regulations.

Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️

The ministry headed by Eknat Promphan.

National Energy Policy Council(คณะกรรมการนโยบายพลังงานแห่งชาติ)

The council that resolved to cancel the 2,000 megawatt quota for Direct PPA.

Power Development Plan (PDP 2026)(แผนพัฒนากำลังผลิตไฟฟ้า (PDP 2026))

A 25-year long-term plan aiming for Net Zero by 2050 with increased renewable energy proportions.