HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Apr.2025) — Petronas Energy & Gas Trading Sdn. Bhd. (PEGT) has taken proactive steps to minimize the impact of natural gas supply interruptions following the Putra Heights pipeline fire incident. This, by securing additional gas supply volume to affected areas.
PEGT is actively engaging with Kementerian Peralihan Tenaga Dan Transformasi Air (PETRA) and Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST), and is collaborating with transporter, distributor, supplier, other shippers, customers and relevant stakeholders, to explore ways to manage gas delivery constraints at affected locations, Petronas announced on 16 Apr. 2025 in an official statement.
PEGT has successfully secured an additional 155 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d), lifting the supply volume to 400 MMscf/d via the Trans Thailand-Malaysia (TTM) gas pipeline system. This additional gas supply to the Northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, including Bestari Jaya, Meru and Kapar has stabilized supply and reduced supply shortfalls in the northern and central regions, according to the company .
PEGT has also made available an additional 86 MMscf/d of supply to the Serdang city gate (Serdang CG) for the interconnected Klang Valley distribution network.
“We are working together with Gas Malaysia Berhad towards increasing its gas distribution network supply capacity,” PEGT said in the statement.
Impacted power plants
4 power plants were initially affected by the fir — i.e. Connaught Bridge, Pulau Indah, Serdang, and Kapar. However, PEGT confirmed gas supply to the Kapar and Serdang power plants has been reinstated, and both facilities have resumed normal operations.
Additionally, PEGT has facilitated gas supply to Kapar Energy Ventures to support unit start-up requirements.
Based on the latest plan and progress shared by Petronas Gas Berhad (PGB) as the infrastructure owner, the present best estimate for restoration is at the earliest on 1 Jul. 2025, subject to outcome of ongoing investigations, regulatory approvals and actual progress at site. PEGT has already communicated this timeline to its affected customers, following updates received from PGB.
“PEGT together with ST, PETRA, Grid System Operator and power stations will continue to work closely to ensure minimal interruption to the Power Sector. PEGT remains committed in ensuring stability of gas supply and will continue to work closely with respective authorities and stakeholders,” the company said.
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