PUBLISHED: 30 Dec 2024 at 04: 30
Due to concerns about air pollution, the Industry Ministry has suspended the crops mill’s operations in Lop Buri.
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 complaints made by local residents who claimed dark smoke and molasses frequently leaked out of 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 agency’s minimum standards by January 31.
It emphasized that the manufacturer may meet the minimum standards before operations can continue.
Following the ministry’s request to stop buying crops for seven days over the New Year’s Eve vacation, the ministry suspended the operation.
Industry Minister Akanat Promphan stated yesterday that this action was taken to reduce air pollution brought on by the sugar using practices.
Mr. Akanat made the announcement in a Facebook post that 57 sugar processing services nationwide have been given a temporary suspension of business from December 27 to January 2.
The initiative aims to reduce the number of crops delivery trucks on the road and reduce air pollution caused by sugar wood burning during the New Year’s holidays, he said.