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| Energy Min: NGV Station Closure Meant to Improve Gas Quality |
| UPDATE : 30 July 2010 |
The Energy Ministry says the recent closure of NGB gas stations by PTT Group is intended to improve the gas production system. Meanwhile, Thailand's oil giant is set to sign a gas deal with Myanmar for the M9 Block.
Regarding PTT Group's temporary closure of more than 30 NGV gas stations along the eastern pipeline route, Energy Permanent-Secretary Pornchai Rujiprapha said the NGV stations have been closed by the oil company to pave the way for improvements in the gas production process.
He denied that the move stems from gas pipeline problems.
The official noted that since PTT Group imports NGV gas from various sources, their heating values may vary, which could affect a vehicle engine.
He explained that this has prompted the company to adjust the formula to maintain the quality of NGV gas.
Pornchai said the improvements are being implemented at all of PTT's gas separation plants, including the one at the Map Ta Phut industrial estate.
He further stated that PTT will submit an official document to the ministry, detailing the adjusted formula and the time line for the improvement process.
Today, PTT Exploration and Production will be signing an agreement with Myanmar to purchase natural gas from the M9 field, which has an estimated gas reserve of 1.4 trillion cubic feet.
The amount is enough for consumption for 30 years and is expected to help reduce the imports by 2.4 billion liters per year.
The production will commence in 2013. More than 240 million cubic feet of gas will be supplied to Thailand daily for power generation, while 60 million cubic feet will be delivered to Myanmar daily.
The deal will also help expand the Trans-ASEAN gas pipeline from 2,800 kilometers to 3,020 kilometers, and will promote energy security in the region.
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