FTI supports 9,000 MW SMR in PDP 2026 to lower energy costs

Khaosod•Economy•14h ago

Reader Briefing

The Federation of Thai Industries supports the inclusion of 9,000 megawatts of Small Modular Reactors in the PDP 2026 plan to reduce reliance on expensive LNG.

•The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) proposes including 9,000 MW of SMRs in the PDP 2026 plan.
•SMRs are viewed as a solution to the risk of high LNG import prices caused by global conflicts.
•The initial phase of SMR implementation will start with 300 MW to test systems and prepare laws.
•Public hearings for the draft PDP 2026 are scheduled for September 8, 2026.

Overview

•Natee Sitthiprasart spoke at the 'NEW ENERGY FOR THAILAND' seminar organized by the Matichon editorial team.
•Natee Sitthiprasart stated that relying on LNG imports creates high risks for energy price stability, as seen during the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts.
•Natee Sitthiprasart argued that national competitiveness is now more important than focusing solely on low energy prices.
•The Federation of Thai Industries supports the PDP 2026 draft to include a total goal of 9,000 MW of SMRs to support industrial estates.
•The SMR implementation plan begins with an initial 300 MW phase to test systems and prepare nuclear infrastructure laws.
•The target of 9,000 MW is not a fixed requirement and can be adjusted based on the actual situation.
•The draft PDP 2026 is scheduled to open for public hearing on September 8, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Natee Sitthiprasart

"I am very glad that this plan is different from what has been done before. Previously there were 3 pillars: 'stability, sustainability, environment' and price must be cheap, but today we cannot talk about cheap price alone."

ดีใจมากที่แผนนี้ต่างจากที่เคยทำมา เดิมจะมี 3 ขา คือ ‘มั่นคง ยั่งยืน สิ่งแวดล้อม’ และราคาต้องถูกด้วย แต่วันนี้เราพูดเรื่องราคาถูกอย่างเดียวไม่ได้

Key Entities

Organization

Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An organization that supports the inclusion of SMRs in the PDP 2026 plan.

Matichon(มติชน)ℹ️

The editorial team that organized the NEW ENERGY FOR THAILAND seminar.

Person

Natee Sitthiprasart(นที สิทธิประศาสน์)

Chairman of the Renewable Energy Industry Group of the Federation of Thai Industries.

Policy

Thailand Power Development Plan (PDP 2026)(แผนพัฒนากำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าของประเทศไทย (PDP 2026))

A power production development plan for Thailand that includes proposals for SMRs.

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️

A country used as a successful model for building SMRs by the sea to power industrial areas.