25 August 1998
CLARIFICATION ON INVESTMENT IN PHILIPPINES AND VIETNAM
No. EGCO 310/376
Date:August 25, 1998
Attn: The President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Subject: Clarification on investment in Philippines and Vietnam
According to the news in Krungthep Turakij dated August 25, 1998 stated that
Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCOMP) has planed to jointly
invest with local private companies in 2 SPPs in Philippines and Vietnam
which have 200 MW. total capacity at the amount of USD 200 million and also
to bid in Ratchaburi Power Plant of Electricity Generating Authority of
Thailand (EGAT),
EGCOMP would like to clarify that we did not release this matter. EGCOMP did
not invest with any local private companies as stated above. However, these
projects are in the feasibility study process. In addition, we plan to
invest in Asian countries including the aforesaid countries.
Besides, we currently prepare to bid in Ratchaburi Power Plant whenever EGAT
allows private sector to participate in Ratchaburi Power Plant solicitation.
Sincerely yours,
Worawit Khamkanist
Managing Director