How many coal power plants are there in Thailand?
Robert Miller
Published Mar 10, 2026
How many coal power plants are there in Thailand?
10 coal-fired power plants
Thailand has around 10 coal-fired power plants[i] at the moment of which nine of them belong to private sector with estimated capacity around 2,400 MW in total and one coal-fired power plant which is owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
Are there any coal mines in Thailand?
The Mae Moh coal mine is a lignite mine, owned and operated by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT),producing 16 million tonnes per annum, in the mountains of Lampang province in northern Thailand. The mine supplies coal to the Mae Moh coal plant.
Where is Thailand’s only remaining coal mine?
Existing coal power stations Mae Moh coal plant, which is located in Thailand’s northern region. Mae Moh started its operation in 1978 with a capacity of 75 MW, reaching a maximum capacity of 2,625 MW in 1996.
Where does electricity come from in Thailand?
Thailand’s renewable power generation stems from biomass and waste, hydroelectricity, and solar. Combined, renewables account for 8% of the country’s electricity supply, not including hydroelectricity imports.
Does Thailand have nuclear power plants?
Thailand has no nuclear power plants. Earlier plans to produce five gigawatts of electricity by 2025 using nuclear technology were scaled back to 2 GW in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster.
Where are all the nuclear power plants in the world?
Number of operable nuclear reactors worldwide as of October 2021, by country
| Characteristic | Number of reactors |
|---|---|
| China | 51 |
| Russia | 38 |
| Japan | 33 |
| South Korea | 24 |
Is lignite A coal?
Lignite: Lignite coal, aka brown coal, is the lowest grade coal with the least concentration of carbon. Lignite has a low heating value and a high moisture content and is mainly used in electricity generation.
Does Thailand have electricity?
As of 31 May 2018 the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) produces 37% of Thailand’s electricity; independent power producers, 35%; small power producers, 19%; and electricity imports, 9%.
What power is used in Thailand?
Thailand operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Which country has most nuclear power plants?
The United States
The United States has the most operational nuclear reactors on the planet – 96. Together they have a capacity of 97,565 MW, and last year nuclear energy made up about 20% of the country’s electricity generation. France is home to 58 nuclear reactors, which produce about 75% of the country’s electricity.
Is there uranium in New Zealand?
It’s a little-known fact that New Zealand has a supply of uranium, an ore mineral which is used for nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.
What is lignite fuel?
Lignite, often referred to as brown coal, is a soft, brown, combustible, sedimentary rock formed from naturally compressed peat. Lignite is mined all around the world and is used almost exclusively as a fuel for steam-electric power generation.
