Xekong 4A and 4B Hydroelectric Power Project, Lao PDR
Clients : Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL.,Lao World Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. and B.Grimm Power PCL. Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL. In co-operation with B.Grimm Power PCL. And Lao World Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. As developers of Xekong 4A and 4B Hydroelectric Power Projects. Assigned TEAM GROUP to conduct the feasibility study and environmental and social impact assessment of the Xekong 4A and 4B Hydroelectric Power Projects. Scope of studies covered geological investigation, topographic survey, and hydrological survey, as well as socio-economic, survey forest and wildlife survey. Xekong 4A and 4B Hydroelectric Power Projects are located on the Xe Kong River, one of the largest tributary of the Mekong River, in Xekong Province of southern Lao PDR. Xekong 4A is a straight gravity roller compacted concrete dam of 75 meter in height. The spillway, consisting of 6 separate bays, is located on the central blocks of the dam. The power intake is located on the right wing while the diversion conduit is at the left base of the dam. Full supply level (FSL) of Xekong 4A is at +200 m.asl. Power generating capacity of the dam is 165 MW. Xekong 4B RCC dam has a straight axis, about 117 m high. The spillway, consisting of 4 separate bays, is arranged to be aligned with the river channel. The power intake is located on the left wing while the diversion conduit is at the right base of the dam. Full supply level (FSL) of Xekong 4B is at +291 m.asl. Power generating capacity of the dam is 175 MW. Of the combined power generating capacity of 1,642.5 GWh annually, about 90% will be exported to Thailand and the rest 10% will be distributed to Lao’s local grid. Project construction is expected to commence in the dry season of 2020 and takes four years to complete.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Dawei Deep Seaport Port Project
Client : Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited Services : Environmental Impact Assessment Dawei is a port at the head of the Dawei River estuary. It is a city in the southeast of Myanmar and is the capital of the Tanintharyi Region. After completion, Dawei will become one of Southeast Asia’s important ports. It will link countries in the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, without the need to pass the Malacca Strait. It will have the capacity to handle over 100 metric tons of cargo annually. The project comprises three phases: 1. construction of the public infrastructure; 2. construction of the deep seaport; and 3. construction of the industrial estate. TEAM Consulting Engineering and Management Co., Ltd. is engaged in the project for the environmental impact study, the assessment for the project site and its environs, and the implementation of the EIA and EMP reports.
Si Racha Power Plant in Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate
Client : Gulf SRC Co., Ltd. Services : Study, survey, environmental impact assessment, and public involvement implementation Gulf SRC Co., Ltd. has signed a supply contract with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). The plan is to develop its power plant in Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate, Khao Khan Song Sub-district, Si Racha District, Chon Buri Province with the total area of 450 rai. The project area is a generating and selling station belonging to a major independent power producer. Natural gas is its primary fuel and it generates 2,500 MW of electricity. The plant is intended to enhance stability in electric power supply in line with the Power Development Plan (PDP) 2010. Construction will start in 2018, taking about 40 months. TEAM GROUP was entrusted with the project’s environmental impact study on both physical and biological resources with a focus on quality of life which will be directly and indirectly impacted. Public involvement was also conducted.
Study for Revision of Ban Len Co-generation Project EIA Report due to Project Variation.
Client : Gulf BL Co., Ltd. Service : Environment Impact Assessment Located on a land of 11.8825 rai in Ban Wa (Hi-Tech) Industrial Estate, Ban Len Sub-district, Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Ban Len Co-generation Project of Gulf BL Co., Ltd. has the highest capacity of 137 MW, 30 tons/hour of steam, or 5,500 refrigeration tons of cool water, for distributing to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and various factories as part of EGAT’s Small Power Producer (SPP) development project. This will also help reduce the government sector’s power production and distribution cost. After the project’s EIA report was approved on 12 April 2016, there were changes in project details, e.g. number of cooling tower cells, project composition, and chemicals used in production process. TEAM GROUP was entrusted with the EIA study, report and analysis, as well as specifying prevention measures for impact which may arise from these changes.
EIA for the Chana Power Plant Project
Client : Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Service : Environment Impact Assessments The current installed capacity for electricity generation in Southern Thailand amounts to 2,485.58 MW. Major generators include the private Khanom thermal power plant in Nakhon Si Thammarat (824 MW), the Krabi thermal power plant in Krabi (340 MW) and the first unit of Chana combined cycle power plant in Songkhla (725 MW). To ensure sufficient electricity supply for economic and industrial development and to strengthen national energy stability, EGAT planned the construction of a second unit at Chana power plant in 2011 as a substitute for the Khanom power plant, which is due to close in 2016. Construction will take approximately 42 months. The new power plant, with an installed capacity of about 860 MW, is slated to operate in July 2014. Having assessed the environmental impacts resulting from the construction and operation of the first unit, TEAM GROUP was entrusted with conducting social, environmental and health impact assessments for the second unit and, following this, the formulation of mitigation measures to ensure public acceptance of the second unit matched that of the first unit.
Replacement of Units 4 – 7 at Mae Moh Power Plant, Lampang
Client : Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Services : Environmental and Health Impact Assessment Having a combined capacity of 600 megawatt, the units 4 – 7 of the lignite-burning Mae Moh power plant have operated for more than 25 years. Construction of the new plant as replacement for these units was planned to meet the domestic demand for electricity and to ensure national energy security. The new plant, with the 600 megawatt capacity, will be located on an area of 44 rai within the Mae Moh power plant compound. TEAM GROUP is now working on the environmental and health impact assessment of the project. We also conduct the public participation and public consultation activities.
Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture for Enhanced Recovery and Sustainability of Highlands
Client: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Services: Technical Assistance The project provides technical assistance to Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC), by support in building Thailand’s technical and institutional capacities to assess agriculture sector vulnerabilities, demonstrate climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices and digital technologies for traceability of agri-food products, and support local governments to integrate climate change concerns in agriculture planning. The specific focus is on development efforts on reinvigorating food security in Nan Province to achieve the desired long term-impact of “improved agricultural competitiveness in the highlands”. The Project area in Nan will be learning site for the other farmers in the region. The consortium of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Nippon Koei Co, Ltd and Team Consulting Engineering and Management Public Company Limited (TEAM GROUP) has been assigned to undertake this task, and TEAM GROUP provides 2 consultants to work on “Gender and Social Development” and “Digital Agriculture” More information is available at www.ccaa.ait.ac.th
Environmental Impact Assessment for Chira – Ubon Ratchathani Double-Track Railway Project for State Railway of Thailand, Ministry of Transport (2015-2020)
Client : State Railway of Thailand Chira – Ubon Ratchathani Double-Track Railway Project starts at Chira Junction station and ends at Ubon Ratchathani station, with approximately 307.6 kilometers in total distance and 35 stations. The route extends over 5 provinces, namely Nakhon Ratchasima province, Buri Ram province, Surin province, Si Sa Ket province and Ubon Ratchathani province. TEAM GROUP was assigned to carry out Feasibility study, Detailed Engineering Design and Environmental Impact Assessment of the project.
Environmental and Health Impact Assessment for The Mae Moh Power Plant Units 8-9 Replacement Project
Client : Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand The Mae Moh Power Plant Units 8-9 have been in operation for over 30 years; therefore, its efficiency has declined over the time. The Thailand Power Development Plan 2018-2037 (PDP2018), endorsed by the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) on 24 January 2019 and acknowledged by the Cabinet on 30 April 2019 (The first revision was endorsed by the National Energy Policy Council and acknowledged by the Cabinet on 19 March 2020 and 20 October 2020 respectively), requires the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to implement the Mae Moh Power Plant Units 8-9 Replacement Project to maintain the power generating capacity and power system security in the northern region as well as the stability of Thailand’s overall power system. The operation period of the power plant replacement units was considered in line with the lignite reserve in the Mae Moh Mine so as to optimize the utilization of available resources. If the project is implemented, the total installed capacity as of 2026 will be 1,315 MW, comprising: 1) Mae Moh Power Plant Units 8-9 Replacement Project, with an installed capacity of 660 MW, and 2) Mae Moh Power Plant Units 4-7 Replacement Project, with an installed capacity of 655 MW. The Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) Report of the Mae Moh Power Plant Units 8-9 Replacement Project also addressed the scenario of service life extension of Mae Moh Power Plant Units 10-13, hence the installed capacity will total 2,515 MW.
CoP/ESA of Waste to Energy Project, Nong Khaem Solid Waste Disposal Center
Client : C&G Environmental Protection (Thailand) Co., Ltd. C&G Environmental Protection (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is planning to construct a waste to energy project with a capacity of 1,000 tons per day by using incineration technology at Nong Khaem Solid Waste Disposal Center. Stoker-fired incinerator will be installed at the Center for incineration of municipal solid waste for electricity generation. Solid waste management by this method helps to reduce the garbage volume to be landfilled and promotes the maximum use of resources to the maximum benefit. TEAM GROUP was assigned to carry out Code of Practice (CoP), Public Participation activities, as well as Environmental and Safety Assessment (ESA) of the project.