Name of the Project
Gas turbine combined-cycle (GTCC) plant.

Location
The new power plants will be constructed in Chonburi and Rayong provinces, both about 130 km south-east of Bangkok, Thailand.

Client
Gulf Energy Development Public Company and Mitsui & Co.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 5 300 MW natural-gas-fired power plant project.

Plans include two 2 650 MW GTCC power plants incorporating eight gas turbines.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Commercial operations are expected to begin in 2021 and 2023.

Latest Developments
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has received a full-turnkey order for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the natural gas-fired power plant project.

MHPS will be responsible for manufacturing and supplying the gas and steam turbines and ancillary equipment, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will provide the generators.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
MHPS (EPC) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (generators).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Gulf Energy Development Public Company, tel +662 080 4499, fax +662 080 4455 or email contact@gulf.co.th.
Mitsui Co, tel +662 344 2222 or fax +662 344 2003.