PETRONAS: Songkhla Export Pipeline temporarily shut
- Trans Thai-Malaysia (Thailand) Limited (TTM), the PTT–PETRONAS joint venture, has temporarily shut the Songkhla Export Pipeline after an issue was found during a routine inspection.
- The shutdown is a precautionary step to protect pipeline integrity and ensure safe operations.
- PETRONAS says its integrated supply network provides flexibility to sustain gas supply to customers in Malaysia and is coordinating with partners and customers.
- The pipeline will only resume operations once it has been confirmed safe to do so; PETRONAS stresses safety and operational integrity while supporting Malaysia's energy security.
Shutdown and cause
Trans Thai-Malaysia (Thailand) Limited (TTM), the joint venture between PTT and PETRONAS, has initiated a temporary shutdown of the Songkhla Export Pipeline after an issue was identified during a routine inspection.
Supply continuity measures
PETRONAS says it recognises the potential impact on gas supply to customers in Malaysia and Thailand and is taking proactive measures to ensure continuity to customers in Malaysia. The company states its integrated supply network provides the flexibility to sustain supply and that it is working closely with partners and customers to maintain system stability.
Safety and restart
The pipeline will resume operations only once it has been confirmed safe to do so. PETRONAS emphasises that it is upholding safety and operational integrity while ensuring reliability of supply to domestic customers in support of Malaysia's energy security.
Source: Petronas