Electricity Trade between Thailand and Malaysia.

One of energy cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia is Electricity Trading through the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and Malaysia Electricity Authority (Tenaga Nasional Berhad: TNB).

At present, there are 2 main transmission line connections for power exchange between Thailand and Malaysia.

1. The HVAC transmission Line Connection (Bukit Ketri Station) with power exchange of 30 MW The power purchase agreement in which both sides made an offer for sale of electricity per month, in advance, with 3 price levels , Price A (low) ,Price B (moderately priced) and Price C (high prices).
2. The HVDC transmission line Connection (Gurun Station) with maximum power exchange of 300 MW

The power purchased through this point is Non-Firm in Bulk Energy purchase. Tier is used in term of Electricity purchased (one Tier equivalent to 25 million electricity units). The electricity rate is reversed on the volumes purchased. This price mechanism will make price low.