Gas Plan 2018 figures for LNG imports new to meet demand for gas power plants

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Ministry of Energy Prepare to enter numbers for new LNG imports in Gas Plan 2018, which is likely to be higher than the original Gas Plan 2015 at 34 million tons to be in line with the long-term power development plan or PDP2018 that has been approved by the Cabinet (Cabinet) on 30. This past April, LNG will be a supplement to the gas supply from the Gulf of Thailand. from the Thailand-Malaysia Joint Development Area (JDA) and gas from Myanmar Sufficient for use in power plants Transportation and industry sector Mr. Watthanaphong Kurovat, Director of the Energy Policy and Planning Office (NPPO), revealed that the Ministry of Energy will prepare a natural gas management plan. Plan) is the first plan.

To be in line with the country's electrical power development plan. 2018-2037 or PDP 2018 which was approved by the Cabinet on April 30, 2019 by the Department of Mineral Fuels. Will consider the Email Data amount of gas. From the Gulf of Thailand, how much is the quantity and how many years can it be used? If this is not enough, liquefied natural gas (LNG) must be imported to support demand, especially in the industrial and transportation sectors with high demand. Including consideration of investment in infrastructure and utilities that will support LNG imports in the future. Reporters from the Energy News Center (Energy News Center-ENC) reported that in the Gas Plan 2015, which was the original version, Carry out in line with the PDP2015 plan.



with the use of gas to produce electricity in a reduced proportion from the present 60 percent Remaining approximately 30-40 percent in 2036 while increasing the proportion of coal. rose from 19 percent to 20-25 percent, but the latest version of the PDP2018 plan The proportion of gas use has changed to 53 percent in 2037, while coal has been reduced to 12 percent. Therefore, it is likely that LNG imports in the Gas Plan 2018 will increase from the Gas Plan 2015. Must import LNG 34 million tons in 2036 Reporters also reported that Currently, the Department of Mineral Fuels has sent information about plans for gas production in the Gulf of Thailand, including the JDA area in the future, and PTT has also informed information about the remaining amount of gas that will come from Myanmar according to the contract. Let the Energy Minister consider it.