Tirathai wins a big job for EGAT to produce 333.33 MVA 500 KV power transformers worth more than 1,000 million baht
Mr. Samphan Wongpan, Managing Director of Tirathai Public Company Limited (TRT), revealed that in the middle of the year 2023, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) ordered the company to produce 333.33 MVA 500 KV transformers with contract no. S100900-3166-TILS-TX-03(R) and S100905-3166-TIEC-TX-02 in the transmission system improvement project in the lower southern region and the project to improve the transmission system in the northeastern region lower north Central region and Bangkok in the amount of 14 machines to strengthen the stability of the electrical system in the area. Total value over 1,000 million baht.
EGAT plays an important role in the development. and strengthening the stability of the country’s electrical system Including supporting the Thai people’s transformer manufacturing industry. to be stable, strong, until it has the highest capability in Southeast Asia Able to produce large power transformers, Extra High Voltage, size 333.33 MVA, voltage level 525 kV, reducing the import burden. and can also be produced to sell abroad Help reduce the country’s trade deficit by more than 1,000 million baht per year as well.
Mr. Samphan went on to say that in the past, TRT has accumulated experience to further develop the production of electric transformers of 333.33 MVA, voltage of 525 kV until being entrusted by EGAT to purchase transformers. 6 units of such size and voltage, which have been installed for use at Ubon Ratchathani 3 High Voltage Power Station since 2021 and are still working well.
Source: https://thailand.postsen.com/business/161083/TRT-wins-a-big-job-for-EGAT-to-produce-33333-MVA-500-KV-power-transformers-worth-more-than-1000-million-baht–InfoQuest.html
