- CEO
- Tawatchai Sumranwanich
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- Address
- EGCO Tower Bangkok Thailand 10210
- IPO Date
- Mar 28, 2013
- Business
- Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group) operates primarily in the power generation sector, producing and supplying electricity through an extensive portfolio of power plants using a diverse range of fuels, including natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal, biomass, hydropower, and solar energy. The company’s core products and services encompass power generation and electricity sale; ownership and operation of power plants; investment in renewable energy projects such as solar and hydroelectric plants; and energy storage solutions including battery storage projects. EGCO also engages in power plant operation and maintenance, and provides energy-related services across Thailand, the United States, and other international markets.
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, EGCO functions as a holding company with subsidiaries managing different power assets. Recent major changes include the acquisition of a 49% stake in Wheatsborough Solar in the United States, reinforcing its clean energy portfolio. The company has launched new battery storage projects like the 100 MW Angelo Battery Storage facility and continues expanding its renewable energy capacity. EGCO announced its “Triple P” strategy (2025-2027) focusing on sustainable profitability, boosting renewable energy to 30% of total capacity by 2030, achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, and net-zero emissions by 2050. This strategy incorporates a THB 30 billion investment budget for core power and energy-related business expansion and operational optimization to support international growth.
EGCO’s business segments span conventional and renewable power generation, power plant operations, and energy storage. It supplies electricity primarily to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and operates in key markets including Thailand and the United States, with ongoing expansions into other regions. The company’s strategic focus on low-carbon technology and international business growth positions it as a key player in the energy transition landscape while maintaining a balanced and diversified power generation portfolio.
This multifaceted approach, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy investment, operational efficiency improvements, and strategic acquisitions, demonstrates EGCO’s commitment to evolving as a sustainable energy provider in Southeast Asia and globally.