Suvarnabhumi to become Thailand’s first ‘Green’ Airport
By Pattaya Mail
May 5, 2023
The Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) plans to develop Suvarnabhumi International Airport into the first environmentally friendly, or “Green” airport in Thailand, with the goal to create renewable energy for airport use to reduce electricity costs by around 20-30 percent per year.
AOT Chief Executive Officer Kirati Kitmanawat disclosed the progress on a plan to generate renewable energy within the airport to alleviate the financial load from its electricity bills. He stated that solar panels have already been installed on the roof of the airport’s main terminal, with officials looking to add photovoltaic energy to further cut the airport’s power bills, similar to major airports in other countries.
In addition, AOT plans to switch the airport’s transportation to electric vehicles once the current vehicle rental contract expires. Public transportation vehicles providing service at the airport will also be urged to switch to electric vehicles as well.
The AOT CEO expects the airport to fully rely on solar panels and renewable energy in around four years. If the Suvarnabhumi project is successful, the AOT plans to manage the transition to solar and renewable energy at other airports under its supervision.
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Suvarnabhumi to become Thailand’s first ‘Green’ Airport
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I always got a kick back in the day, landing at Don Muang, watching golfers waiting for planes to pass on the runways … always thought it must have been the only airport in the world with a golf course between the runways. Such an ingenious use of often wasted space!!
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Thai Airways, Bangchak ink fuel 'greenovation' pact
May 27, 2023
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) and Bangchak Corporation Plc on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on technical and professional knowledge sharing concerning Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilisation.
Taviroj Songkumpol, THAI's chief of corporate strategy, said the national carrier, for more than 63 years, strived to balance economic considerations for the good of society and the environment through good governance in operating its business.
Meanwhile, Thamarat Paryoonsuk, senior executive vice president for Bangchak's Refinery Business Group, said Bangchak is committed to pursuing its ongoing vision of "Crafting a Sustainable World with Evolving Greenovation".
The company is also developing and expanding its core businesses, accelerating investments in green and sustainable businesses to prepare for future technological advancements and progress and the challenges of climate change, he said.
In 2022, Bangchak established Thailand's first and only company to produce SAF from used cooking oil to convert the Bangchak refinery into a biorefinery to produce biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. SAF not only adds value to used cooking oil but also helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry, added the senior vice president.
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May 27, 2023
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) and Bangchak Corporation Plc on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on technical and professional knowledge sharing concerning Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilisation.
Taviroj Songkumpol, THAI's chief of corporate strategy, said the national carrier, for more than 63 years, strived to balance economic considerations for the good of society and the environment through good governance in operating its business.
Meanwhile, Thamarat Paryoonsuk, senior executive vice president for Bangchak's Refinery Business Group, said Bangchak is committed to pursuing its ongoing vision of "Crafting a Sustainable World with Evolving Greenovation".
The company is also developing and expanding its core businesses, accelerating investments in green and sustainable businesses to prepare for future technological advancements and progress and the challenges of climate change, he said.
In 2022, Bangchak established Thailand's first and only company to produce SAF from used cooking oil to convert the Bangchak refinery into a biorefinery to produce biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. SAF not only adds value to used cooking oil but also helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry, added the senior vice president.
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Re: Suvarnabhumi to become Thailand’s first ‘Green’ Airport
Me too. However the golf course was restricted to Military use, so no chance of playing there!Daleinpattaya wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 9:48 am I always got a kick back in the day, landing at Don Muang, watching golfers waiting for planes to pass on the runways … always thought it must have been the only airport in the world with a golf course between the runways. Such an ingenious use of often wasted space!!