This report summarizes the results of the "Study on Private-Initiative Infrastructure Projects in
Developing Countries" in FY 2011, entrusted to the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, Mitsubishi
Corporation, and Chiyoda Corporation by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
This study entitled "Study on the Coal Gasification and Power Generation Project in Mae Moh, the
Kingdom of Thailand" was carried out in order to assess the feasibility of the project to introduce
Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) plants at a cost of between 110 and 125 billion
yen. The project aims to make effective use of lignite produced in the Mae Moh Coal Mine, to improve
the power source structure heavily relying on gas-fired power generation (to diversify energy sources),
to solve problems inherent in Thailand, such as the opposition movement against the construction of
coal-fired power plants caused by the past air pollution problem (to further improve environmental
measures), and to take climate change measures.
We sincerely hope this report will contribute to the implementation of the aforementioned project and
provide practical information to parties concerned in Japan.