==Proposal==
The project is being initiated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). The 800-megawatt coal-fired power plant is planned for Krabi's Nua Khlong district, while the [[Ban Klong Rua coal port]] would be established at Ban Klong Ruo.<ref name=pg/><ref name=bp>[http://www.bangkokpost.com/lite/topstories/445025/egat-says-more-coal-fired-power-plants-needed "Egat says more coal-fired power plants needed,"] Nov 24, 2014</ref> The Thailand Power Development Plan for 2015-2035 2036 forecasts the power station would be completed in 2019.<ref>[http://www2.eppo.go.th/power/PDP2015/PDP2015_Eng.pdf "Thailand Power Development Plan, 2015-20352036,"] Thailand Ministry of Energy, May 2015</ref>
==Background on Plant==