In a recent announcement, the Governor of IEAT (Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand), Veeris Ammarapala, informed that ongoing studies are currently being undertaken on hydrogen fuel sources. This exploration seeks to contribute to the electric bus power source network, and power generation in the larger sector. Focus areas of this study include the Map Ta Phut and Smart Park industrial estates, falling within the realm of the progressive Eastern Economic Corridor.
The mentioned study is the joint effort of several industrial partners that include but are not limited to Bangkok Industrial Gas, Thai Takasago, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Toyota Motor Thailand, Toyota Tsusho (Thailand), and PTT. The goal is not only to explore energy possibilities but also to establish clear guidelines for clean-energy companies looking to set up businesses within the industrial estates and how to navigate their transactions.
Akkarapala added that this joint effort supports Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model. This model directly supports Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation and propels the country towards a low-carbon society. The partnership also emulates the intent of the 2021 memorandum of understanding that aims at introducing clean energy infrastructure in the Smart Park and Map Ta Phut estates.
The initial phase of the study will shed light on the energy infrastructure design ideally for Smart Park. This will include elements such as clean mobility, renewables and hydrogen in the industrial estate. By 2035, the governor expects that this study’s results will help to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide emissions in the estate by as much as 73%.
In addition to this, Governor Veeris mentioned that IEAT and its partners are also considering the likelihood of a free energy transmission system. Also, they are examining promotional opportunities for investments in the industrial estate’s energy infrastructure. These initiatives are an indicator of Thailand’s commitment to sustainable energy, clean environments, and forward-thinking industrial strategies.
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