Nonthaburi, EGAT joins with FTI to study potential areas for growing energy crops to use as biomass fuel for power plants. Hoping to increase the proportion of clean energy production Increase the amount of carbon storage absorption Moving Thailand forward towards the goal of carbon neutrality. and net greenhouse gas emissions are zero. Yesterday (24 January 2024) Dr. Jiraporn Sirikham, Deputy Governor for Related Businesses Acting Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and Mr. Sukit Chanthong, Director of the Forest Industry Organization (FTI), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to study Area with potential for producing biomass fuel for EGAT's power plants at EGAT 50th Anniversary Building, Head Office, Nonthaburi Province. Dr. Jiraporn Sirikham, Acting Governor of EGAT, said that producing and supplying biomass fuel mixed with coal to the Mae Moh Power Plant, Lampang Province, requires the use of land for planting fast-growing trees at EGAT. . Therefore, together wit h the A.F.P., study and evaluate potential areas for planting biomass energy crops. In order to be certified according to international standards for producing biomass fuel for EGAT's power plants, the results of the study can be used as guidelines for the development of knowledge and technology. It is also considered an important step in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing the potential of capturing greenhouse gases from the forestry sector. which in addition to being good for the environment It also promotes community participation. To develop careers, quality of life, including income generated from producing biomass fuel for EGAT's power plants. Mr. Sukit Chanthong, Director of the Forest Industry Organization, said that FTI has a mission regarding forest industry operations. Including conducting business related to carbon credits To support operations driving Thailand's greenhouse gas absorption. and using the potential of forest plantations as a source of carbon dioxide storage. This is in line with the country's goal of moving towards carbon neutrality (Carbon Neutrality) by 2050 and the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero Emission) by 2065 from cooperation. This time It will help add value to the trees that are grown. By developing it into biomass fuel. for generating electricity which will be beneficial to the community and the nation further As for biomass energy, it is another alternative energy that EGAT is studying. To step into the era of energy transition Under the 'Triple S' strategy is Sources Transformation. Increasing the proportion of electricity produced from renewable energy, Sink Co-creation, increasing the potential to store greenhouse gases from the forestry sector, and Support Measures Mechanism promoting participation in reducing greenhouse gases in the public sector. To drive and solve the problem of climate change towards a low-carbon society. Source: Thai News Agency