Leading Thai sustainable energy producer CKPower cuts greenhouse gas emissions

BANGKOK, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CKPower Public Company Limited (SET: CKP), one of Southeast Asia's largest producers of electricity from renewables, reported that in the first half of 2024, the company further reduced energy consumption by 2,883 MWh (equivalent to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1,313 tCO₂e), or the equivalent of turning off lights in Bangkok for 119 hours, through innovations to reduce energy consumption and enhancing the efficiency of electricity production.

Mr. Thanawat Trivisvavet, Managing Director, CKPower Public Company Limited, said, "We made a serious commitment to becoming a Net Zero company.  This reduction marks significant progress on that journey and reinforces our position as having one of the lowest carbon footprints of all major electricity producers in the region."

He said that CKPower's initiatives to become a Net Zero company include making further improvements to its power generation efficiency across the 18 power plants at which it generates electricity.  The company currently releases around 0.0691 tCO₂e of greenhouse gases per megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity produced, as compared to Thailand's national average that is more than seven times higher at 0.4999 tCO₂e/MWh.

In addition to managing its greenhouse gas emissions and improving it power generation efficiency, CKPower also reported that it has been successful in boosting the proportion of its power generation capacity that is renewables-based to be 93%, as compared to around 89% two years ago.

Among the large power producers of Thailand, CKPower has the greatest proportion of power generation capacity that is renewables-based.

According to Mr. Trivisvavet, in order to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the company is also studying an electricity generation project utilising hydrogen fuel mixed with natural gas in combined cycle power plants, in line with Thailand's energy transition plan laid out in the draft Power Development Plan of Thailand 2024 - 2037 (PDP2024).

CKPower's renewables-based power plants supplied Thailand with around 8.5 million megawatt-hours of clean electricity, or around 17% of the total clean electricity used in Thailand during 2023 and thereby helped avoid the creation of around 4.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

"CKPower – Renewable Electricity for a Sustainable Future"

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Leading Thai sustainable energy producer CKPower cuts greenhouse gas emissions

TAIPEI, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA), in collaboration with title sponsor Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), is thrilled to announce the 2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship. In its second edition, top women pro golfers will compete for a record-breaking total purse of US$1.5 million, marking a 50% increase from last year and setting a new benchmark for the TLPGA Tour.

The multi-day tournament will take place February 27 to March 2 at the Orient Golf & Country Club in Taiwan, where the event was inaugurated in 2024. For the first time, the TLPGA-sanctioned tournament will feature international live broadcast coverage, airing in Japan on Sky A, alongside VL Sports and Sportcast Sports in Taiwan.

World-Class Competition

The 2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship sets itself apart with its exceptional ranking points, substantial prize money, and elite sportsmanship. Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturing service provider and as the title sponsor, is honored to drive the TLPGA Tour's international presence and competitive growth.

Aim High. Swing Brilliantly.

The 2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship has attracted over 140 international players since registration opened in December 2024, showcasing the tournament's growing prestige. Leading the field are defending champion Haruka Kawasaki of Japan, and last year's runner-up Yu-Sang Hou of Taiwan. Foxconn-sponsored rising star Chia-Yen Wu, the 20-year-old currently ranked among the top three in Taiwan, will compete for the second year.

Adding to the excitement, former World No. 1 Jiyai Shin of South Korea will make her highly anticipated return to Taiwan after seven years, entering as a top contender following her recent triumph at the ISPS Handa Australian Open. This year's match is set to feature over ten elite players ranked among the world's top 100. Following the impressive performances by Japanese players last year, the 2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship will see more than 15 players from the JLPGA Tour competing for the championship trophy. The final player roster will be announced on 17 January 2025.

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2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship Returns With New Benchmark Of US$1.5 Million Purse