House of Representatives, Cabinet gives the green light to improve and expand the electric power distribution system for 2017 - 2021 of MEA, investing 73,086 million baht. Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Cabinet has approved the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to carry out the plan to improve and expand the electric power distribution system, No. 12, year 2017 - 2021 (Plan No. 12). (Revised version) Investment amount of 73,086 million baht, consisting of domestic loans of 46,800 million baht, MEA revenues of 26,206 million baht, government subsidies of 80.70 million baht, and the project to improve and expand the electric power distribution system, Phase 13. (Project Phase 13) Part 1, total investment amount of 7,403 million baht, consisting of domestic loans of 5,600 million baht and MEA revenue of 1,803.50 million baht, as proposed by the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Mr. Karom said that at present the MEA is in the process of implemen ting the 12th Plan, with a total investment amount of 84,694 million baht, using the electricity demand forecasts of the Electricity Demand Forecasting Subcommittee. October 2015 issue: It is expected that electricity demand in MEA's service area, Bangkok area Nonthaburi Province and Samut Prakan Province, totaling 3,192 square kilometers. will increase approximately 1,550 megawatts, or an average increase rate of 3.15 percent per year. However, during the past year the country's economic situation has slowed down. As a result, the demand for electricity in the MEA area is lower than estimated. In addition, some projects that have been implemented according to the 12th Plan have not yet been completed. Therefore, MEA has proceeded to prepare the 12th Plan (revised version) with adjustments to the goals of the scope of operations, investment funds, and period. Processing time In order to be consistent with the reduced demand for electricity. Even though the number of electricity consumers has increased and to maintain the reliability of the MEA's electrical system. Mr. Karom added that Preparation of the 13th phase of the project in order to continue the implementation of the plan to improve and expand the electric power distribution system. The implementation period is from 2022 - 2027. The project, Phase 13, Part 1, aims to support electricity demand during 2022 - 2027 to enhance the reliability of the electrical system and to develop EGAT's modern electrical system. n. to be able to support the impacts that will occur from innovation or new forms of technology Including in response to the MEA's "Innovation for Smart Living and Growth" strategy, which uses the September 2021 electricity demand forecast, it is expected that electricity demand in the MEA's service area will increase by approximately 1,095.10. megawatts, or an average increase rate of 1.90 percent per year. The project, Phase 13, Part 1, consists of (1) upstream station and substation system development plan (2) electric power transmission system development plan. Source: Thai News Agency