Bangkok--Oct 14--Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding
Statement regarding the fire at the Flue Gas Desulfurisation (FGD) Unit at the Ratchaburi Power Plant
From Mr Prachuab Ujjin, Managing Director, Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Co., Ltd.
At approximately 20:00 hrs. on 13 October 2005, there was a fire at the Flue Gas Desulfurisation (FGD) Unit at Thermal Power Plant Unit 1 of the Ratchaburi Power Plant. The Unit was shut down for a minor inspection and no injuries were reported. The fire was put out by 21:30 hrs.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Company Limited is now conducting an investigation in co-operation with the police, military, PTT, and provincial authorities.
As a precaution, Thermal Power Plant Unit 2 was temporarily shut down for a safety inspection and will be brought back onto the grid as soon as possible. There will be no estimate of damage until the investigation is complete.
Another three blocks of the Ratchaburi Combined Cycle Power Plants are continuing to operate as per normal.
The company assures members of the community around the plant that the situation was brought under control quickly and was contained within a small area of the plant.
Information as of 23:30 hrs. on 13 October 2005
For further information, please contact:
Charusuda Boonkerd
Public Relations Department
Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL
Tel: 0 2978 5061-4 End.