According to a report presented by the Thai Ministry of Energy at the 2008 Natural Gas Technology Conference, the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is set to enter a new era over the next four years, with global supply expected to rise by nearly 50%. This significant growth reflects the increasing reliance on LNG as a cleaner energy source and the expansion of infrastructure worldwide.
Looking ahead, the United States is projected to become the world's largest importer of LNG within the next decade, surpassing Japan. By 2020, the U.S. is anticipated to import up to 137 million tons of LNG annually, which would represent approximately 28% of total global demand. This shift highlights the growing importance of LNG in meeting North America’s energy needs.
In parallel, Thailand is actively developing its own LNG import capabilities. The country plans to receive its first LNG shipment in 2012, marking a major step toward diversifying its energy sources. Over the years, natural gas consumption in Thailand has grown substantially, rising from around 130 million cubic feet per day in 1980 to about 3.3 billion cubic feet per day by early 2008.
Thailand's current pipeline network, both offshore and onshore, is capable of handling more than 4.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily. To meet the rising demand, the second phase of the third pipeline transmission system is expected to be completed by mid-2009, increasing processing capacity to approximately 5.4 billion cubic feet per day.
Further development is also underway, including the construction of the fourth onshore pipeline and the expansion of the western pipeline network. These projects are designed to boost Thailand’s overall natural gas transmission capacity to 7 billion cubic feet per day, ensuring sufficient supply to support the nation's energy demands over the next ten years.
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