Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group)

Company description

The Electricity Generating Public Company Limited or EGCO is the first independent power producer in Thailand. EGCO was incorporated on May 12, 1992, by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) which marked the commencement of the Thai government’s privatization initiatives to allow broader private sector investment in the power sector. EGCO was transformed into a public company on March 23, 1994, and was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on January 16, 1995. EGCO is a holding company with investment in power generation and supply as well as comprehensive energy services providing operation, maintenance, engineering and construction services to power plants and other industries in Thailand and overseas. Furthermore, the company also searches for other good opportunities for growth in the energy related to the core business.

Company details

City:
Bangkok
Address:
222 Moo 5, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road Tungsonghong, Laksi
Phone:

Participation in projects

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Company updates

  • August 26, 2024

    All foundations in place for 640-MW offshore wind project in Taiwan

    Yunneng Wind Power Co Ltd. has said that all 80 wind turbine foundations, including both the monopiles and transition pieces, have been installed at the 640-MW Yunlin wind farm located in the Taiwan S...

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  • May 07, 2024

    Turbine installations resumed at 640 MW offshore wind project in Taiwan

    Turbine installations have recommenced at the 640 MW Yunlin offshore project located in the Taiwan Strait approximately 8 km west of the coast of Yunlin County in Taiwan. 

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  • February 16, 2024

    Contract awarded for the removal of monopiles at 640 MW offshore wind project off Taiwan

    Jumbo Offshore has recently been awarded a contract by Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. (YWPC) for the removal of monopiles at the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm located approximately 8 km west of the coa...

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  • August 14, 2023

    EGCO plans 11 MW solar PV expansion project in Lopburi

    Thailand's Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO), through its unit Natural Energy Development Co. (NEDCo), plans to develop a second solar power plant next to its existing sol...

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  • January 17, 2023

    MHI, BLCP sign MoU to conduct feasibility studies on ammonia co-firing at 1,434 MW coal-fired thermal power plant in Rayong

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and BLCP Power Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for ammonia co-firing at a 1,434 MW coal-fired thermal pow...

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  • April 21, 2020

    EGCO Group closes acquisition of 25% stake in 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm project

    Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group) has completed the acquisition transaction of a 25% ownership interest in Yunlin Holding GmbH which owns the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm...

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  • April 10, 2017

    Chevron sells Indonesian Renewable Assets

    AC Energy Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, and its Indonesian joint venture partners have completed the acquisition of Chevron Corp.’s geothermal assets and operat...

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  • January 15, 2016

    Meralco and EGCO reach financial close for San Buenaventura coal-fired power project

    Electricity Generating Public Company Limited or EGCO Group has announced the start of construction of its San Buenaventura coal-fired power project in the Philippines.

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  • February 11, 2015

    EGCO Group acquires 33.33% of additional shares in NED

    Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO) has expanded its solar power business portfolio in Thailand with the acquisition of 33.33% additional shares in Natural Energy Development Co., Ltd...

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  • February 03, 2015

    ADB and CTF finace wind power investment in Thailand

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement to provide a local currency loan of up to B1,807 million (US$55 million) and a US$30 million loan from the ADB-administered Clean Technology Fu...

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