LOCATION
Laem Sing district, Chanthaburi province; and Ranot district, Songkhla province
OWNER
Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand (ISIT)
DESCRIPTION
The project is aimed to study possibility in development 5 million ton per year crude steel upstream steel industry including downstream and related steel industry on the coastal area and/or offshore reclamation area of around 800 hectares for upstream/downstream industry and other 800 hectares altogether for related industry. The industrial complex is approximately 1,600 hectares. The total study area is approximately of 4,800 hectares. The 3 components are included;
1. Study the possibility for development of deep seaport for 250,000 DWT vessel, iron and steel industrial complex, and strategic environmental assessment (SEA) for the project;
2. Study the possibility for development of new industrial town (eco-industrial town) and improvement of the existing affected community including community business enterprises;
3. Study and carry out public relations and organize seminars for public participation of stakeholders and to provide knowledge of sustainable iron and steel industry.
SERVICE RENDERED
COT, Golden Plan, and Image Plus:
1. Management of project;
2. Economics and market study;
3. Study of possibility to establish large upstream and downstream iron and steel industry including:
– Deep seaport;
– Iron and steel complex;
– Strategic environmental assessment (SEA);
– Eco-industrial town;
– Community business enterprise;
– Laws and regulations;
– Management system;
4. Public participation and public relations.
DURATION
March 2010 – May 2011