1 - Lahad Datu Regas Terminal


EPP 1 : LAHAD DATU REGASIFICATION TERMINAL (LD RGT)

To develop a facilities to receive, store and vaporize imported LNG with a maximum capacity of 0.76 MTPA (up to 100 mmscfd) and supply the natural gas to the Power Plant  
   

EPP 1 : LAHAD DATU REGASIFICATION TERMINAL
(LD RGT)


Key outcomes of the EPP / KPIs
• Availability of natural gas supply at east coast of Sabah including Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tawau (also along the route)
• Transfer of technology and knowledge to local manpower and contractors who are involved with this project
• Spurring the economy along the pipeline

Key Challenges
• Transporting major equipment and bulk materials from Sandakan to Lahad Datu (~200km)
• Shortage of capable manpower due to simultaneous construction of LD power plant
• Available manpower are lack of re-gas terminal construction skills (special)
• Potential security threat with historical events of pirates attack towards workers and
equipment
• Coordination for safety and evacuation during emergency with local authorities

What needs to be done?
• Construction period of LNG Storage Tank which is the critical path of the project (normally
will take up to 24 months)
• Front End phase of a project, where activities are mainly focused towards project planning
and contracting/bidding activities for the appointment of Frond End Engineering Design
Consultant expected in mid-October 2011
• Evaluate and finalize the land lease of the reclaimed land of the proposed site with POIC.
• Site Reclamation works is expected to start by Q1 2012

Mitigation Plan
• Improvement of the road condition from Sandakan to Lahad Datu or consider for
permanent/temporary jetty at Lahad Datu
• Proper education planning to prepare and develop the skilled and semi skilled manpower
• Collaboration with state authorities to tighten the security along the coast lines

 

 Edited on Saturday November 30, 2013 02:41:46 PM  by Michael

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