People’s network rejects govt plan on natural gas concession
Jun 6, 2016 12:59:01 GMT 7
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People’s network rejects govt plan on natural gas concessions
THE PEOPLE’S Network for Energy Reform (PNER) has voiced its opposition to a government plan to invite new bids for natural gas production in the Erawan and Bongkot fields under the current concession scheme, suggesting that the government should enter into service contracts with private firms to get more benefits from the country’s two largest gas fields.
In a statement, PNER also rejected Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's suggestion that the non-governmental organisation should bear responsibility if electricity prices go up in the near future because of its call for regulatory reform of gas production contracts in the Gulf of Thailand.
The premier said further delays in signing contracts could lead to higher electricity prices since most indigenous gas is used for power generation.
According to PNER, the premier misunderstood key points concerning its proposal to reform the energy sector.
Existing concessions for the Erawan and Bongkot fields in the Gulf of Thailand, which currently account for more than 70 per cent of the country's domestic gas output, are due to expire in 2022-23, prompting the government to announce plans to invite new bids to ensure the continuation of gas production.
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THE PEOPLE’S Network for Energy Reform (PNER) has voiced its opposition to a government plan to invite new bids for natural gas production in the Erawan and Bongkot fields under the current concession scheme, suggesting that the government should enter into service contracts with private firms to get more benefits from the country’s two largest gas fields.
In a statement, PNER also rejected Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's suggestion that the non-governmental organisation should bear responsibility if electricity prices go up in the near future because of its call for regulatory reform of gas production contracts in the Gulf of Thailand.
The premier said further delays in signing contracts could lead to higher electricity prices since most indigenous gas is used for power generation.
According to PNER, the premier misunderstood key points concerning its proposal to reform the energy sector.
Existing concessions for the Erawan and Bongkot fields in the Gulf of Thailand, which currently account for more than 70 per cent of the country's domestic gas output, are due to expire in 2022-23, prompting the government to announce plans to invite new bids to ensure the continuation of gas production.
www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Peoples-network-rejects-govt-plan-on-natural-gas-c-30287461.html
