"2,000MW Combined Cycle Power Plant & Strategic Micro-Grid Project"

High-efficiency power plant using clean gas as fuel, with a seawater cooling system and utilization of Cold Energy from LNG

Project Information

  • Project Name : 2,000MW Combined Cycle Power Plant and Smart Grid System Project (2,000MW CCPP, Strategic Micro-Grid & BESS Project)
  • Client :
    1. Hyperscale Data Centers and AI Infrastructure developers
    2. Clean Energy Industrial Estates and Commercial Complexes in Ranong
    3. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and major corporate buyers via Direct PPA 1. Captive Industrial Offtakers : Green Ammonia Production Plant, Green Hydrogen Production Plant, and Green Fertilizer Production Center (Ranong Green Fertilizer Complex) requiring a stable 24-hour base load electricity supply.
    2. Floating renewable energy station : A 2,500 MW offshore floating solar project requiring a dynamic load balancing system.
    3. Ranong Industrial Estate and Economic Zone : Industrial plants and high-tech businesses that require high-quality, reliable power supply at the microgrid level with zero interruption.
  • Background & Rationale :
    Driving gigawatt-scale green chemistry cannot rely solely on volatile renewable energy. Ammonia and fertilizer synthesis processes require a highly stable 24/7 power supply to prevent machinery damage. The installation of a 2,000 MW CCPP power plant utilizing high-efficiency technology, combined with a 200 MW/100 MWh BESS (Bioelectric Storage Service) and a Siemens Smart Grid system, will provide premium stability. Furthermore, it can capture CO2 from exhaust gases for use as a feedstock in the production of green urea fertilizer (CCU) and support hydrogen co-firing, aiming for a completely low-carbon energy approach.

Objectives :
1. To construct a 2,000 MW combined cycle power plant (CCPP) (1,000 MW × 2 Blocks) and a 200 MW/100 MWh BESS energy storage system as the project's base load power source.
2. To install a Siemens Smart Grid & Hybrid Plant Controller to manage load balancing in conjunction with a 2,500 MW floating solar power system.
3. To capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from exhaust gases and use it as a raw material to produce green urea fertilizer within the project group (Carbon Capture & Utilization - CCU).

Key Targets :
1. Firm Capacity : CCPP 2,000 MW (Continuous uptime >98% per year)
2. Frequency Response System : BESS 200 MW / 100 MWh, responding to millisecond-level fluctuations
3. Special Project: Hybrid RE Complex (DC System) : Captures over 1.8 – 2.0 million tons of pure CO2 per year for the synthesis of green urea fertilizer.
4. Supports Clean Fuels : Supports the blending of Green Hydrogen in combustion (Hydrogen Co-firing Ready) from 30% to 100% in the future.

Key Requirements :
1. Gas Turbine and Generator : MHI J-Series Air-Cooled (JAC) technology or equivalent, thermal efficiency greater than 64%, with marine-grade corrosion protection.
2. Grid Control System : Siemens Spectrum Power / Hybrid Plant Controller (HPC) supporting Open Protocols (IEC 61850 / Modbus TCP) and managing Islanding Mode.
3. Carbon Capture Unit : Amine-based standard or $CO_2$ capture technology with high purity for industrial fertilizer grade

Location/Area :
The industrial zone on the coast of Kapoe District, Ranong Province (including energy pipelines and underground transmission lines parallel to Highway 4006 connecting to Chumphon) covers approximately 120-150 rai (including the CCPP power plant area, 2 tanks (LNG, LH2), BESS, carbon capture system, and high-voltage substation).

Budget :
  • Estimated investment budget : Approximately 98,000 million baht (in Thai baht)
  • Procurement Model : EPC Contract Breakdown Model / System-Specific Package Model (Power Plant Machinery Design and Procurement Package + Regional Civil Works and Support Systems Package + Power Transmission System Interconnection Package)

Timeline :
  • Preparation and EHIA period : 10 - 12 months (starting immediately after receiving operational support)
  • Construction and commissioning : 36 - 48 months (35-year contract term)

Responsible Parties :
  • Project Owner : AW REIT&Co HOLDING (THAILAND) / Power Infrastructure Division
  • Key Technology Manufacturers and Designers (OEM Key Vendors) :
    - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - MHI (Gas Turbine & Generator)
    - Siemens Energy (Smart Power Grid, HPC & Dynamic Load Balancing System)

Expected Outcomes :
1. It provides a stable base electricity system with a maximum capacity of 2,000 MW, capable of powering ammonia and green fertilizer plants of 3 million tons per year without relying on external transmission lines.
2. The entire electrical system at Ranong Hub can smoothly accommodate the insertion of 2,500 MW of solar power without experiencing power outages or blackouts.
3. The use of CCU technology will convert industrial waste gas CO2 into high-value raw materials, creating the first closed-loop industrial ecology cycle in the region.
4. It will enhance financial value, reduce long-term maintenance costs (LTSA), and build a robust cash flow structure for the Golden Bridge project.