EGATNews · 2026-01-15 00:00

EGAT recommissions the first unit of Chana Power Plant Block 2 ahead of schedule after flood damage, enhancing southern Thailand's power stability.

EGAT has successfully brought the first unit of the Chana Power Plant Block 2 back into commercial operation on January 10, 2026, ahead of its planned schedule, following damage from late 2025 floods.

This early restoration significantly strengthens the electricity supply in Southern Thailand and reduces the region's reliance on temporary backup power sources.

Fast Facts

·Plant: Chana Power Plant
·Location: Songkhla Province, Thailand
·Cause of damage: Flooding in Hat Yai district
·Date of damage: Late November 2025
·Total capacity (pre-damage): 1,476 MW (2 units in Block 1, 2 units in Block 2)
·Unit 2, Unit 1 capacity: 383 MW
·Unit 2, Unit 1 commercial operation: January 10, 2026
·Unit 2, Unit 1 restoration duration: 41 days (ahead of 60-day target)
·Unit 1, Units 1 & 2 capacity: 355 MW each
·Unit 1, Units 1 & 2 target restoration: February 2026
·Unit 2, Unit 2 capacity: 383 MW
·Unit 2, Unit 2 target restoration: March 2026
·Backup plants during outage: Khanom Power Plant, Krabi Power Plant

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Narint Phao-wanit

Governor at EGAT

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EGAT recommissions the first unit of Chana Power Plant Block 2 ahead of schedule after flood damage, enhancing southern Thailand's power stability.