PUBLISHED: 30 Dec 2024 at 04: 30
Due to concerns about air pollution, the economy ministry in Lop Buri has suspended the sugar mill’s procedures.
In a bid to reduce air pollution, large factories across the nation are required to install a Continuous Emission Monitoring System ( CEMS ).
After a recent examination by the government revealed irregularities with the factory CEMS, which the inspectors claimed did not adhere to the agency’s required standards, Sugar TN Industry Co Ltd in Lop Buri was ordered to halt operations at its factory in Tha Luang area.
The examination found that residents in the area had reported reports that black smoke and molasses frequently leaked from the mill, causing odor issues.
The Industry Ministry therefore mandated that the company soon stop operating and restore its emission control systems so they could meet the commission’s minimum standards by January 31.
Before operations may resume, it emphasized that the factory may meet the minimum standards.
Following the ministry’s request to stop buying crops for seven days over the New Year’s Eve trip, the ministry suspended the operation.
Industry Minister Akanat Promphan stated yesterday that this action was taken to reduce air pollution brought on by the improper burning of sugar.
Mr. Akanat made the announcement in a Facebook post that 57 sugar processing facilities nationwide were given a temporary stop-buy order from December 27 to January 2.
According to him, the initiative aims to reduce the number of crops delivery trucks on the road and reduce air pollution caused by sugar cane burning over the New Year’s holidays.