Thailand’s EGAT targets biomass, hydrogen to cut CO2 emissions

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is endeavouring to combat climate change by adopting alternative fuels to replace coal in its power plants. Partnering with the Forest Industry Organisation, a study is underway to identify fast-growing plants suitable for conversion into biomass fuel. This initiative falls within EGAT’s strategy for long-term CO2 reduction, as confirmed by Chaiwut Lakmuang, the assistant governor for sustainability management at EGAT.

Chaiwut emphasised the importance of obtaining international standard certification for biomass fuel to ensure its effectiveness as a coal substitute. The collaboration between the two government agencies has resulted in a signed memorandum of understanding in their joint effort to pinpoint ideal locations for growing these plants.

The Mae Moh power plant in Lampang,…