Peeraphan asks the public to have faith in the Map Ta Phut fire. Does not affect the gas distribution system Electrical stability
May 9th Mr. Peeraphan Saleerathaviphak Deputy Prime Minister And the Minister of Energy revealed that he would like the public to have confidence in the fire that occurred at the Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Company Limited in Rayong province. He does not affect the stability of the electrical and gas distribution system in the industrial area. After the meeting, follow up with the relevant agencies. Ready to order all entities to prepare support measures in the event of an emergency affecting electricity production.
Mr Peeraphan said The fire occurred in Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Company Limited’s pyrolysis petrol storage tank, a substance used in the production of aromatics. (Artificial Fiber Group) at 10.45am today (May 9), with the Ministry of Energy coordinating with the Department of Energy and Energy Affairs of Rayong Province to monitor and coordinate agencies related to energy infrastructure. Prepare carefully and strictly follow the plan in case of an emergency. Most recently, around 5 p.m., the fire was under control.
Mr. Peeraphan Saleerathaviphak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy
Mr. Peeraphan continued like this For management that prevents impacts on energy infrastructure Regarding natural gas, employees were evacuated from the area of LNG station no. 1 of Map Ta Phut, which is located near the accident area. and reducing the gas supply from LNG station no. 1 of Map Ta Phut and increasing the gas supply from LNG station no. 2 of Map Ta Phut, making the total Gas supply can still be managed without any impact on the industrial and power generation sectors in the area.
Furthermore, preparations have been made to avoid impacts on the stability of the electrical system. It was ordered to increase the operation of the Ratchaburi Power plant using natural gas on the western side. The Gulf Power Plant runs on eastern natural gas to prepare for the fuel’s switch to diesel. and increase the operation of foreign hydroelectric power plants. As well as coordinating all the natural gas power plants in the East to prepare if they need to run on diesel.
In this meeting to follow up on the emergency situation mentioned above. Mr. Peeraphan He thanked the relevant bodies. who collaborated to help the area Both in the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and various agencies in the area, including energy agencies who managed and prepared the plans and various measures well so that power outages did not occur or interruptions in the supply of natural gas in the industrial area.
Furthermore, Mr. Peeraphan stressed that the agencies are under and under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy Follow and report carefully on the situation. By assigning the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy the task of coordinating with various agencies in general and Rayong Province Energy as the coordinator of the area, it is intended to prevent any impact on energy security and people.
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