Mae Moh power station

Mae Moh power station is a 2,400-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station in Mae Moh, Thailand.

Location
The undated satellite photo below shows the plant

Background on Plant
In 1953, lignite coal was found at Mae Moh basin, leading to construction of the Mae Moh lignite power plant. Three 75 MW generators were installed from 1978-1981, Units 4-7 (150 MW each) were constructed in 1984 and 1985, and Units 8-13 (300 MW each) were built 1989-1995, for a total of 13 generators (2,625 MW).

Generating units 1 and 2 were retired on March 1, 2000, while unit 3 was taken out of service in 1999. As a result, the current total generating capacity of Mae Moh power plant is 2,400 MW.

Description of Expansion
Units 4 through 7 (150 MW each) of the power station are being replaced, with a completion date of 2019.

Project Details for Mae Moh replacement

 * Sponsor: Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
 * Location: Mae Moh sub-district, Mae Moh district, Lampang province
 * Coordinates: 18.296, 99.752 (exact)
 * Status: Planning
 * Gross Capacity:
 * Units 1-3: 75 MW each (retired)
 * Units 4-7: 150 MW each
 * Units 8-13: 300 MW each
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 * Projected in service: 2019
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 * Source of financing:

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