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Srinagarind Location: Kanchanaburi Operator: Electric Generating Auth of Thailand Configuration: 3 X 120 MW Francis, 2 X 180 MW FPT Operation: 1980-1991 T/G supplier: MHI, Hitachi EPC: EPDC, Vianini Lavori Quick facts: Srinagarind is on the River Kwai and is the largest hydro plant in western Thailand. The 140m rockfill dam has a crest length of 610m.Source: Power Plant Around the World
Sirikit Location: Uttradit Operator: Electric Generating Auth of Thailand Configuration: 4 X 125 MW bulb Operation: 1974-1995 T/G supplier: MHI, Melco EPC: Sogreah, Vianini Lavori Quick facts: This 160m high, 800m long earthfill dam about 500km north of Bangkok is Thailand's largest and formed the country's largest lake. The 220km² reservoir on the Nan River feeds a network of irrigation canals. The powerhouse was completed with three sets and provision for a fourth unit. After some years, the fourth machine was authorized and was installed at a cost of ¥4,323mn with funding from JICA. The power station is connected to Phitsnulok substation by a 110km, 230 kV line and to Uttaradit substation by a 60km, 110lkV line. The project was named after the King of Thailand's wife
Source: Power Plant Around the World
Pak Mun Location: Ubol Ratchathani Operator: Electric Generating Auth of Thailand Configuration: 4 X 34 MW bulb Operation: 1994-1995 T/G supplier: Voest EPC: Sogreah, Vianini Lavori Quick facts: Construction of the Pak Mun dam near the Laotian border in Ubon Ratchathani Province was opposed by local farmers. After somewhat acrimonious negotiations between Thai authorities, the World Bank, and other interested parties, the project was redesigned to minimize the displacement of local residents.
Source: Power Plant Around the World
Bhumibol Location: Tak Operator: Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Configuration: 6 X 76.5 MW Francis, 1 X 115 MW Pelton, 1 X 175 MW FPT Operation: 1964-1996 T/G supplier: ABB, BHEL, G-A, Hitachi, Kvaerner Quick facts: Bhumibol is in Tak Province about 480km north of Bangkok. It was Thailand's first multipurpose project and remains one of the largest concrete dams in Southeast Asia. The plant was extensively overhauled during the 1990s by VA TECH and others. JICA assisted with financing the rehab.
Source: Power Plant Around the World
