MHI and EGAT sign MoU to introduce hydrogen large gas turbine co-firing technology in Thailand

In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Thailand’s largest power producer Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct research on the introduction of hydrogen co-firing technologies for gas turbine power generation facilities in Thailand. The research aims to facilitate the conversion of thermal power plants to fire clean fuels, supporting Thailand’s goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero emissions by 2065, MHI said. This MoU will kickstart with a hydrogen co-firing pilot project at one of EGAT’s power plants in Thailand. An initial feasibility study is scheduled to be conducted by March 2025. EGAT and MHI, with support from MHI’s power solutions brand Mitsubishi Power, aim to achieve a hydrogen co-firing ratio of 20% by EGAT’s request. Toshiyuki Hashi, Executive Vice President, President and CEO, Energy Systems of MHI, said: “We are excited to explore hydrogen co-firing in gas turbines together with EGAT. We are confident that our continued partnership, built on over 50 years of trust, enables us to contribute significantly to Thailand’s energy transition by combining the expertise of both organizations.”

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