‘Thailand Post-BIG-EGCO Group’ develops the use of hydrogen energy

Bangkok, 'Thailand Post' joins forces with 'BIG' and ' EGCO Group' to develop the use of hydrogen energy in the logistics sector. Accelerating towards a low carbon business 'Thailand Post' joins forces with 'BIG' and 'Electricity Generating Company Public Company Limited or EGCO Group' to sign a cooperation agreement to study the use of hydrogen energy in developing and providing logistics services. of Thailand Post Upgrading energy management Increase the ability to transport parcels and postal goods in a sustainable way. and heading towards a low-carbon society according to the country's Net Zero goal in 2065. Thailand Post Company Limited will be responsible for providing routes to test the use of hydrogen energy in ground transportation and logistics within the country and creating opportunities to expand overseas in the future, while BIG will be responsible for supporting the procurement. Transport vehicles and hydrogen filling Including innovations in the use of hydrogen energy for vehicles, and EGCO Group will jointly support information in developing and seeking opportunities to take advantage of other hydrogen innovations to increase transportation capabilities, such as using renewable energy to produce hydrogen. To be used in the logistics sector Dr. Danan Suphatthaphan, President of Thailand Post Company Limited, said that Thailand Post is very pleased to participate in the study of the use of hydrogen energy in developing and providing Thailand Post's logistics services. with BIG, an expert in innovation from hydrogen, and EGCO Group, which has operated the electricity and related energy business for more than 31 years, with confidence that this feasibility study It will be an important step in bringing hydrogen energy to use in the logistics sector in Thailand. and drive the Thai Postal Service Towards the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero) according to government policy. Mr. Piyabut Charupen, Managing Director of BIG, said, 'BIG moves forward in bringing innovation from hydroge n at BIG and Air Products. BIG's parent company from the United States Has expertise and is the world's largest investor in green hydrogen projects. Committed to creating sustainability at the international level It is also in line with BIG's business strategy through Generating A Cleaner Future. BIG is aware of the use of clean energy for Join in driving the Energy Transition in Thailand by promoting innovation from hydrogen, which is one of Climate Technology, for use in the automotive sector. To be an important force in reducing carbon dioxide emissions from transportation. BIG continues to invest in hydrogen innovation.' Mr. Theparat Theppitak, President of EGCO Group, said, 'EGCO Group operates the electricity business and related energy businesses with the direction of 'Cleaner, Smarter, and Stronger to Drive Sustainable Growth' in order to aim for the goal of achieving net greenhouse gas emissions. to Net Zero by 2050, especially promoting the use of hydrogen This is an important alternative energy wi th the potential to support the transition from fossil energy to green energy (Green Energy) by collaborating with partners to study technology and seek investment opportunities in the hydrogen supply chain. From production, transportation and application With over 31 years of experience and expertise in the electrical and energy industry, EGCO Group is ready to cooperate with Thailand Post and BIG. Support information on the development and utilization of hydrogen gas for this cooperation. Including seeking opportunities to develop business together in the future.' The Post Office is a leader in the transport and logistics business in Thailand with a nationwide postal network. And energy is used from vehicles in various forms of transportation, including more than 25,000 trucks and motorcycles. Post is committed to adjusting various work systems to be environmentally friendly. and increase the proportion of alternative energy use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as converting gasoline-powered vehicl es to electric power. Installing a solar energy system in a Post Office building and reusing materials such as boxes and paper envelopes. This shows social responsibility and creates environmental sustainability according to ESG guidelines to aim for Carbon Neutrality in 2050 and Net Zero in 2065 according to Thailand's sustainable development goals. For more information You can visit the website at www.thailandpost.com and Facebook www.facebook.com/thailandpost.co.th BIG is a leader in industrial gas innovation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction technology for the climate (Climate Technology Company). It is a subsidiary of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. (NYSE) and the US Fortune 500, having been consistently ranked in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for 13 years as a global leader in sustainability. With industrial gas products, innovative gas usage technologies for every industry. and is an investor in the Green Hydrogen Project The world's largest green ammonia including carbon storage technology to drive the energy transition with the goal of Net Zero by 2050. For more information: You can visit the website at www.bigth.com or www.airproducts.com For EGCO Group, there is a total equity generating capacity of 6,996 megawatts (including commercially operating power plants and projects under construction), with a total renewable energy generation capacity of 1,440 megawatts (accounting for 21 % of total production capacity) from biomass, hydropower, solar energy Wind energy both on land and at sea fuel cell and energy storage systems with batteries. Power plants and projects are located in 8 countries: Thailand, Lao PDR, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan and the United States. There is also a related energy business, including a project to expand the oil pipeline transportation system. to the Northeast "TPN", industrial estate development project "EGCO Rayong", financial technology company "Peer Power", research and innovati on development company "Innopower". EGCO Group is ranked in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) ) for 4 consecutive years and aims to achieve Net Zero by 2050. You can follow more information about EGCO Group at the website www.egco.com and Facebook www.facebook.com/EGCOGroup.- Source: Thai News Agency