GPSC joins hands with Seaborg to study and develop SMR technology.

Bangkok, GPSC joins hands with Seaborg from Denmark to study opportunities for developing clean energy with SMR technology. It is expected to study the feasibility within 4 years. Mr. Worawat Pittayasiri, Chief Executive Officer and President of Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited or GPSC, the innovation leader in the electricity business of PTT Group, revealed that GPSC has signed a cooperation agreement with Seaborg Technologies Company. ApS, developer of SMR (Small Modular Reactor) technology, Denmark. To study the feasibility of developing SMR power plant technology, which is a technology that is highly safe. Does not release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere Therefore, it is an important alternative for producing additional clean energy from renewable energy sources in Thailand. which will answer the need for environmentally friendly electricity production The study will take approximately 4 years (between 2024-2027). For this cooperation Both sides will jointly study the possibility. Covers technology, safety, environment, law, risk factors, marketing and business development. including guidelines for infrastructure development and the appropriateness of the location and size of the electricity generating unit, approximately 200-800 megawatts, along with learning and exchange technological knowledge with each other To prepare both organizations for implementing the SMR power generation unit project in Thailand along with creating understanding with all sectors. Both government agencies Regulatory unit including the social sector and the public to build confidence and understanding of effective management systems It is very important to study the feasibility of SMR technology. In addition to studying the feasibility of hydrogen technology (Hydrogen) and carbon dioxide capture technology (Carbon Capture and Storage - CCS) that GPSC is already conducting. Source: Thai News Agency