Laem Chabang holds the 91st position among Thailand's 293 power generation facilities, representing a mere 0.16% of the national capacity of 99,456 MW. This gas-fired plant, with a capacity of 159 MW, is part of a vast landscape dominated primarily by gas, which is the leading fuel source in Thailand. Its location is critical, situated within a competitive energy cluster that includes the Bang Pakong power complex, featuring plants like Bang Pakong (4,384 MW) and Bang Pakong Power Plant (1,862 MW), both of which dwarf Laem Chabang’s output. Other nearby facilities include the BLCP Power Plant (1,434 MW) and BLCP Power (1,346 MW), which primarily utilize coal. The average capacity of gas plants in Thailand is significantly larger, highlighting Laem Chabang's smaller scale within this energy context. Despite its limited capacity, Laem Chabang contributes to the local grid and provides essential backup during peak demand periods. The plant is owned and operated by a local energy company, serving to enhance energy security in the region. As Thailand continues to invest in its energy infrastructure, Laem Chabang's role in ensuring reliability amidst a shifting energy landscape will be increasingly important.
31 years old
Thailand, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Thailand- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.