Thailand : E Smart Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit Electric Ferries Project
The Project involves development and operation of about 27 fully electric ferries for mass public transport along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. The service will be operated by E Smart and will operate on a 30km stretch of the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok and Nonthaburi province.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Hong, Won Myong
Private Sector Operations Department
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Country/Economy
Thailand -
Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | E Smart Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit Electric Ferries Project | ||||||||||
| Project Number | 53437-001 | ||||||||||
| Borrower / Company | E Smart Transport Company Limited |
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| Country / Economy | Thailand |
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| Location | Nation-wide, Bangkok River | ||||||||||
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP4: Making cities more livable |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Water transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||
| Responsible ADB Department | Private Sector Operations Department | ||||||||||
| Responsible ADB Division | Infrastructure Finance Division 2 | ||||||||||
| Responsible ADB Officer | Hong, Won Myong | ||||||||||
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| Description | The Project involves development and operation of about 27 fully electric ferries for mass public transport along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. The service will be operated by E Smart and will operate on a 30km stretch of the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok and Nonthaburi province. The fully electric ferries will be equipped with 2 electric motors of 180 kW and battery capacity of up to 800 kWh. The ferries will be charged from three charging stations located at each end of the proposed route. The electric ferries will be fabricated and constructed in Thailand by a number of shipbuilders. The ferries will use batteries manufactured by Amita Technologies (a subsidiary of Energy Absolute), a Taipei,China based developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion polymer batteries for use in electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. The electric ferries will also act as a demonstration project for other vehicle modes (especially taxis and delivery vehicles) on the advantages and potential of this type of fast-charging batteries. |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Concept Clearance | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Credit Committee Meeting | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Approval | - |
| Last PDS Update | 13 May 2022 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| E Smart Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit Electric Ferries Project: FAST Report | Faster Approach to Small Nonsovereign Transactions | Dec 2021 |
| E Smart Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit Electric Ferries Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Sep 2021 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| E Smart Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit Electric Ferries Project: Final Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Sep 2021 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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