Peninsula Gas Utilisation

The Peninsular Gas Utilization (PGU) is the longest pipeline in Malaysia. The 2,623 km (1,630 mi) pipeline connects the Kerteh refinery in Terengganu to other areas of peninsula Malaysia. It is owned and operated by Petronas Gas Berhad on behalf of its holding company Petronas.

The purpose of the pipeline is to supply gas to natural gas vehicle refueling outlets in urban areas.^[1] It is also used to carry processed natural gas to the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore,^[2] with the latter sent to Senoko Power Station.^[3]

History

The PGU Project was constructed in 1984 and completed in 1993. The construction was divided into four phases including:

• Phase 1: Tok Arun - Kerteh
• Phase 2:
  • Section 1: Kerteh - Gebeng - Segamat
  • Section 2: Segamat - Johor Bahru - Pasir Gudang
  • Section 3: Segamat - Pedas - Serdang
• Phase 3: Serdang-Gurun-Kangar
• Phase 4 (Multi Product Pipeline): Serdang - Port Dickson - Malacca

Phase 1 of the project was completed in mid-1984, with gas processed at a plant in Kerteh, then sent to the Paka power station and a steel mill at Teluk Kalong. ^[4] The gas processing plant costs RM 500 million.^[2] It was jointly managed by Jurutera Konsultant (South-east Asia) Sdn Bhd and Stone of the United States.^[5]

Studies for Phase 2 of the project began in early 1984, which extend from Teluk Kalong to Port Klang and Port Dickson in the west coast and Johor and Singapore.^[4] The Phase 2 pipeline, which is 730 km (450 mi) long, began constructions in July 1988^[2] and was scheduled to be completed in mid-1992.^[6] At the same time, the gas processing plant in Kerteh was expanded.^[2]

Studies for Phase 3 began in April 1991 and was expected to be completed by the end of 1991 with construction beginning in 1994. The Phase 3 pipeline is 310 km (190 mi) long and passes through Batang Berjuntai, Kampung Matang Aceh, Changkat Jering in Perak, and Kulim, Gurun and Pokok Sena in Kedah. Phase 3 determines the demand for gas in various power stations and industrial areas.^[6]

Features

• 2,500 kilometers of pipeline.
• Sensor system to control leaking gas.
• Pipeline monitored centre at Pedas, Negeri Sembilan, Gebeng, Pahang and Segamat, Johor

References

1. "Dr Mahathir: Exploit natural gas resources to reduce air pollution". New Straits Times. 2 October 1996. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
2. "Phase two of KL gas project starts in July". The Straits Times. 7 March 1988. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
3. "Natural gas project may be delayed". The Straits Times. 1 July 1986. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
4. "Progress in the pipeline". The Straits Times. 14 December 1983. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
5. "Petronas to appoint pipeline consultant". The Straits Times. 28 August 1986. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
6. "Petronas Gas starts feasibility study on 310 km (190 mi) pipeline". The Straits Times. 25 April 1991. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links

• Gas Malaysia website

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