<strong>The</strong> investment in Zhuo Zhou Resources Link <strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>. held by <strong>Union</strong> Energy(China) <strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>., a subsidiary, are classified as general investments since <strong>Union</strong> Energy(China) <strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>. does not have any significant control and influence over that investeecompany. <strong>The</strong> investment is accounted for under the cost method, and not adjusted toreflect proportionate interest in its operating results. However, <strong>Union</strong> Energy (China)<strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>. had recorded fully provision for devalue <strong>of</strong> investment as the possibility <strong>of</strong> returnbeing earned on that investment was low.Investment in Ratchaburi Power <strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>.In 2004, <strong>Union</strong> Energy <strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>. (a subsidiary) sold its 832,500 ordinary shares <strong>of</strong>Ratchaburi Power <strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>. (RPC), equal to 5 percent <strong>of</strong> that companyûs share capital, atcost to PTT Plc. As a result, the interest <strong>of</strong> the subsidiary in RPC decreased from 15percent to 10 percent. RPC is a company engaged in a power - generating project tosupply electricity to the Electricity Generating Authority <strong>of</strong> Thailand (EGAT). <strong>The</strong> projectwas delayed for some time due to several factors, but after negotiations among parties in2003 RPC has now been able to proceed with the project and expects commercialoperation to commence in 2008. <strong>The</strong> subsidiary has not set aside provision for impairment<strong>of</strong> this investment since, based on financial projections, the management concluded thatthe present value <strong>of</strong> future cash flows from the project is higher than the cost <strong>of</strong> theinvestment.In 2004, <strong>Union</strong> Energy <strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>. (a subsidiary) sold its shares in Ratchaburi Power<strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>. to a foreign company and received payment amounting to Baht 693.9 million in2004 and 2005. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany recognised a gain on the sales <strong>of</strong> the investment amountingto Baht 224 million and this is presented in the income statement <strong>of</strong> the year 2005.During 2006, Ratchaburi Power <strong>Co</strong>., <strong>Ltd</strong>. increased its registered share capital byBaht 660 million and called up partial <strong>of</strong> the share value. Up to 31 December 2006, the<strong>Co</strong>mpany paid in capital a total <strong>of</strong> Baht 58.5 million, in proportion to its interest in theequity <strong>of</strong> that company.118118 SAHA - UNION Public <strong>Co</strong>mpany Limited
12. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT(Unit : Thousand Baht)<strong>Co</strong>nsolidatedLand and Buildings Machineryleasehold and and PowerLand improvement facilities equipment plants Others Total<strong>Co</strong>st31 December 2005 178,558 153,611 3,812,332 6,198,505 1,995,379 1,920,072 14,258,457Assets <strong>of</strong> sold <strong>of</strong>f subsidiaries - - - - (503,847) - (503,847)Additions 152,890 1,903 10,643 114,448 33,732 637,593 951,209Disposals - - (12,669) (216,084) (25,740) (48,587) (303,080)Transfers - 4,634 57,709 131,678 - (195,338) (1,317)Translation adjustment - - - - (162,179) (34,261) (196,440)31 December 2006 331,448 160,148 3,868,015 6,228,547 1,337,345 2,279,479 14,204,982Accumulated depreciation31 December 2005 - 123,870 2,913,891 4,951,881 920,224 1,234,441 10,144,307Transferred out upon sale <strong>of</strong> subsidiaries - - - - (241,338) - (241,338)Depreciation for the year - 10,211 150,243 267,304 81,571 178,627 687,956Depreciation on disposals - - (11,253) (211,651) (353) (40,021) (263,278)Translation adjustment - - - - (77,312) (5,507) (82,819)31 December 2006 - 134,081 3,052,881 5,007,534 682,792 1,367,540 10,244,828Allowance for impairment loss31 December 2005 - - - 10,819 13,339 - 24,158Additions - 544 70,717 - - 78,739 150,00031 December 2006 - 544 70,717 10,819 13,339 78,739 174,158Net book value31 December 2005 178,558 29,741 898,441 1,235,805 1,061,816 685,631 4,089,99231 December 2006 331,448 25,523 744,417 1,210,194 641,214 833,200 3,785,996Depreciation for the year2005 (Baht 577 million included in manufacturing cost, and the balance in selling and administrative expenses) 899,5142006 (Baht 409 million included in manufacturing cost, and the balance in selling and administrative expenses) 687,956Annual Report 2006119