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Virtual LNG pipelines critical for energy needs

OGRA conducts hearing on grant of licence to pioneer project

Our Correspondent June 28, 2023

An inter-ministerial meeting decided that SSGC should hand over required PSM land to the new LNG terminal developers. PHOTO: rEUTERS

ISLAMABAD:

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Chairman Masroor Khan has emphasised that virtual liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline projects will play a pivotal role in meeting Pakistan’s energy needs.

“Although their contribution to the overall energy mix may be relatively small, their significance lies in providing natural gas to areas currently unconnected to the national pipeline grid, ensuring continuous supply,” he said.

He was speaking at a public hearing conducted by Ogra, under the requirements of LNG Rules 2007, in Karachi to discuss the grant of a construction licence for Pakistan’s pioneering virtual LNG pipeline.

The chairman underscored the importance of implementing such projects in accordance with the best international standards of safety and materials, with all relevant agencies committed to fulfilling their respective roles in ensuring compliance.

LNG Easy (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of LNG Easy Pte Limited, Singapore, had earlier obtained a provisional licence from Ogra. Subsequently, it submitted an application for a construction licence for its virtual pipeline project, which necessitated public hearing in accordance with the LNG Rules 2007.

The purpose of the hearing was to provide a platform for stakeholders to voice their opinions, concerns, and suggestions about the proposed project. LNG virtual pipelines are an alternative to physical pipelines, transporting LNG to the intended destination through various modes such as sea, road, rail, or a combination of them.

At the customer’s location, ambient air vaporisers are employed to convert the LNG back into gaseous state. Following measurement, natural gas is delivered to customers through in-house pipelines for utilisation.

Additionally, LNG storage tanks of different capacities can be installed at customer sites.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 28^th, 2023.

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