Bangkok, The Ministry of Energy reveals good news that the “Erawan” natural gas field in the Gulf of Thailand can increase its production rate to 800 million cubic feet per day on March 20, 2024 after the contract recipient accelerates work. Until being able to increase the production rate faster than planned.
Mr. Peeraphan Saleerathaviphak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, revealed that increasing the natural gas production rate of Block G1/61 to 800 million cubic feet per day on March 20, 2024 is a faster process. designated map It is considered to be a demonstration of the intention of the entire government sector, namely the Ministry of Energy through the Department of Mineral Fuels. and the recipient of the production sharing contract is PTTEP Energy Development Company Limited (PTTEP ED) in creating energy security for the country.
‘The Ministry of Energy has been closely monitoring the situation. My team and I visited the natural gas production platform of Project G/61 (Erawan field) at
the end of February. To follow up on management and increase petroleum production at full capacity. which will help Reduce electricity production costs and maintain electricity prices for the people,’ Mr. Peeraphan said.
Mr. Warakorn Phrommobol, Director-General of the Department of Mineral Fuels Added that Department of Natural Fuels Producing gas from G/61 (Erawan field) is a very challenging task. This is because it is the first time in Thailand that the production sharing contract system has been used in the petroleum business. The department’s organizational structure and personnel have been prepared to support operations under the production sharing contract system. As well as monitoring, supervising and supporting various operations of PTTEP ED Company to run smoothly.
The Erawan natural gas field It is the largest natural gas field in the Gulf of Thailand in the country. and is the key to the production of natural gas, which is the main fuel for generating electricity. which after this The Departmen
t continues to work closely with contractors. In order to maintain the level of natural gas production from the said source continuously. and can create energy security To serve as a base for further developing the country’s economic and industrial system to be strong.
Source: Thai News Agency