Tokyo,, EGAT joins hands with Mitsubishi to sign an MOU to promote the development of using hydrogen to produce electricity together with natural gas. Reduce carbon emissions Aiming for an efficient transition to clean energy. Towards the goal of net zero greenhouse gases (Net Zero) in 2065. Mr. Prasert Sinsukprasert Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mr. Narin Paowanich, Deputy Governor of Fuel The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) attended the 6th meeting to discuss bilateral energy cooperation between Japan and Thailand (The 6th Japan-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue : 6th JTEPD) at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). ) Tokyo, Japan To promote energy cooperation between the public and private sectors. Ready to follow the progress of cooperation and present projects, policy guidelines, and exchange information on the energy situation. Focusing on clean energy, renewable energy, technology and future energy innovations. At the meeting, EGAT signed a Memorand um of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Company Limited) with Dr. Prasert Sinsukprasert. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mr. Shinichi Kihara (Shinichi Kihara), Director General of Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (Director General of the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Japan) join as witnesses To jointly study the potential and develop the use of hydrogen as a fuel together with natural gas to produce electricity. Promote a sustainable transition to clean energy. Aiming for the goal of net zero greenhouse gases (Net Zero) in 2065. Mr. Narin Paowanich, Deputy Governor of Fuel, EGAT, said that signing this cooperation is an important step in the country's energy transition. In moving forward to increase the proportion of clean energy use according to the energy development plan and guidelines for promoting the use of hydrogen in Thailand. which initiated the application of alternative fuels and clean fuels together with modern Japanese technology To produce electricity that is more environmentally friendly It is also a good opportunity to exchange technological knowledge and development plans for hydrogen projects throughout the value chain with leading Japanese companies. Leading to the utilization of clean energy technology Increase business opportunities in electricity production in Thailand along with promoting and conserving the environment Mr. Toshiyuki Hashi (Toshiyuki Hashi) Executive Vice President, President and CEO, Energy Systems of MHI (Executive Vice President President and CEO of the Energy Systems Branch of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) said that the company is pleased to be working with EGAT to develop a project to use hydrogen as a fuel together with natural gas. As for gas turbines, we are confident that through this cooperation, both countries will use their expertise to develop clean energy projects for the country. It wil l also help Thailand achieve its goal of using hydrogen for electricity production in the energy sector at 20 percent by 2050, which is considered part of Thailand's efficient energy transition. Source: Thai News Agency
