Chonburi, July 3- EGAT continues to develop the electrical system in Chonburi province. Opened Chonburi High Voltage Power Station 2 to increase power transmission capacity and strengthen the stability of the power system in the eastern region. ready to support economic expansion travel and investment in the EEC
Mr. Niti Wiwatwanich, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province together with Mr. Boonyanit Wongrakmit, Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and Mr. Kitti Petchsantad, Deputy Governor of Transmission System, EGAT co-chaired the inauguration of Chonburi High Voltage Power Station 2. Bang Phra Subdistrict, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province
Mr. Niti said The economy and tourism of Chonburi Province is growing steadily. It is an important strategic tourism area of the country. and is the center of various industries Support for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Having a stable and sufficient power system to support economic growth is the key to long-term development. The opening of Chonburi 2 high-voltage power station today will help the province have a stable, sufficient and reliable power system. able to support the increasing demand for electricity in the future
Mr. Boonyanit Wongrakmit, EGAT Governor, said that Chonburi province has the highest demand for electricity in the eastern region. To support the increasing demand for electricity in the future, EGAT has implemented a transmission system improvement project in the eastern region to strengthen the stability of the power system. The construction of the Chonburi 2 high-voltage power station was completed and ready to send electricity to the system at the end of May. Helps to increase the capacity of electric power transmission in the eastern region and Chonburi province. keep the power system stable Ready to support the investment of the industrial sector and the expansion of the economy, society, tourism.
Chonburi High Voltage Power Station 2, voltage 230 kV, is located on an area of 69 rai, divided into a power yard. with a modern GIS control system building and a highly secured control building Linked to Phan Thong High Voltage Station Ao Phai High Voltage Power Station and Bo Win high-voltage power station Chonburi Province .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency