Thailand Metropolitan Distribution Reinforcement
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Thailand
Source: World Bank Group
The main objectives of the Metropolitan Distribution Reinforcement Project are to: (i) improve the reliability of the distribution system and contain losses at current levels, while meeting the projected rapid increase in electricity demand; (ii) assist in the organization restructuring of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) leading to its commercialization and corporatization; and (iii)
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Thailand
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Bank Group
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The main objectives of the Metropolitan Distribution Reinforcement Project are to: (i) improve the reliability of the distribution system and contain losses at current levels, while meeting the projected rapid increase in electricity demand; (ii) assist in the organization restructuring of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) leading to its commercialization and corporatization; and (iii) introduce demand-side management (DSM) capabilities in MEA's organization thus deepening the DSM focus in the country's most rapidly growing area. The components of the project are the following: 1) investment component including transmission and distribution substation system; transmission line systems; and distribution system; 2) policy component providing for a major restructuring of MEA's organization; and 3) institutional development component comprising: (i) setting up of an Appliance Testing Laboratory; (ii) introduction of a system-wide Load Research program; (iii) implementation of a load control program; (iv) establishment of an Energy Service Company; and (v) technical assistance. |
Original sector | Energy and Extractives |
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Country | Thailand |
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Source | World Bank Group |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-17 |
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