The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced intentions to purchase 200 MW of biomass from power generators in Thailand to cover the potential shortage of gas supply from the Erawan block. The amount of energy intended for purchase has been calculated based on the calculation of total installed capacity of biomass power plants that supply electricity to the state grid.
The power purchase is one of many steps targeted at addressing Erawan’s expected 50-70 per cent drop in gas output to 200-300 metric million standard cubic feet daily. Natural gas makes up 60 per cent of the fuels used to generate power and gas in Erawan, accounting for 20 per cent of total gas supply.