OR explains the drama of refueling Slow down diesel exports during TOP shutdown for repairs

Bangkok, OR explains the drama of not filling up a full liter of gas. Caused by misunderstanding Everything meets the criteria of the Ministry of Commerce and is ready to cooperate with the Ministry of Energy to slow down diesel exports and provide adequate supplies of all types of oil. During the Thai Oil Refinery (TOP) shutdown for maintenance 16-28 Jan. Reporters reported that The Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Commerce continue to inspect gas stations. In order to refuel in accordance with the law regarding quality and quantity, there is also the matter of remaining in case of shortages, such as today (17 Jan. 2024) in Chumphon Province. Provincial Energy Department together with the Measurement Technician, Ministry of Commerce and Damrongtham Center Check standards A full liter of gas at the PTT Kangaroo/Bang Mak gas station, Mueang Chumphon District, Chumphon Province. The inspection results were in accordance with the standards, with the amount exceeding the 5 liter measuring container at all 28 dispensers. This is according to the criteria in the "Manual for inspection and certification of fuel volume meters" of the Bureau of Weights and Measures. that is specified to have 'Remaining allowance' or the maximum allowable deviation of that measurement. In the inspection during use for 5 liters of fuel, there is a plus/minus error of not more than 50 milliliters (or 0.050 liters per 5 liters of fuel tested). Mr. Suchat Ramas, Director General of PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited or OR, said that in the case of not having a full liter of gas, Caused by misunderstanding This is because the fuel volume meter at every gas station must be verified. and has been certified by the Bureau of Weights and Measures. Ministry of Commerce The oil trader cannot adjust the gauge himself. which from inspection PTT Station has a total of 200,000 dispensers. It was found that there were only 200 dispensers that were not correct but have been corrected. In addition, gas stations will continuously inspect the dispensers. To create confidence for consumers Mr. Suchat also mentioned the case of the Department of Energy Business. Let oil traders review diesel exports. During the time that Thai Oil's Refining Unit No. 3 was closed for repairs, OR has slowed down diesel exports during this period. Normally there is not much export volume. At the same time, OR is also looking at the amount of use. and manage the oil reserve plan to be sufficient to meet increasing demand. Mr. Sarawut Kaewtathip, Director-General of the Department of Energy Business Said that in the case of Crude Oil Distillation Unit 3 of the Thai Oil Refinery, there was a shutdown for maintenance for a period of 13 days between 16-28 January 2024, the Department has therefore discussed with everyone. oil refinery and oil traders under Section 7 to monitor the situation Prepare measures to prevent and solve fuel shortages, which are found to affect the production volume of 110 million liters of jet fuel (JETA1), 240 million liters of diesel fuel, 60 million liters of gasoline, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) 15 million kilograms In the procurement of gasoline, jet fuel (JET A1) and LPG gas, it was found to be sufficient to meet domestic demand without any impact. As for the diesel group Supply is quite tight. The Department therefore ordered oil traders to prohibit the export of diesel fuel. Except in cases where it is necessary according to the contract to increase the domestic quantity to be sufficient to meet demand, including accelerating the use of legal reserve fuel in the high-speed diesel group. Can be sold in an amount not exceeding 20 percent of the legal reserve that is required to be kept in reserve. The Department will closely monitor and evaluate the said situation, therefore asking the public to be assured that there will not be an oil shortage. Source: Thai News Agency