PTT LNG Company Limited

PTT LNG Company Limited is a Thai corporate entity within the PTT Group, the national energy conglomerate of Thailand. The company is dedicated to the importation, receiving, storage and regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG), supplying regasified natural gas into Thailand's national gas transmission network. It operates as a subsidiary of PTT Public Company Limited, which is majority-owned by the Thai state through the Ministry of Finance. The company's core role is to secure LNG supply for Thailand's growing demand for natural gas, which is used for power generation, industry and transportation. PTT LNG operates the LNG receiving terminal at Map Ta Phut in Rayong Province, one of the key energy infrastructure assets in the country. The terminal receives LNG cargoes from international suppliers, stores the cryogenic liquid and regasifies it for injection into the pipeline network operated by PTT. As part of the PTT Group, PTT LNG supports Thailand's energy security strategy, which includes diversifying energy sources and reducing reliance on domestic natural gas production from the Gulf of Thailand. The company's activities are closely tied to Thailand's national energy policy and the broader LNG value chain, from procurement to delivery. PTT LNG is not a listed company itself; it is a wholly owned or majority-owned subsidiary within the PTT Group structure. Its operations are regulated by Thai energy authorities and it works alongside other PTT subsidiaries such as PTT Natural Gas Distribution and PTT International Trading. The company's website provides corporate information and updates on its LNG activities.

PTT LNG Company Limited was established as part of PTT Public Company Limited's strategy to develop Thailand's liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain. PTT, the national energy company of Thailand, has been the dominant player in the country's oil and gas sector for decades. As domestic natural gas production from the Gulf of Thailand began to plateau and decline, Thailand needed to secure additional gas supplies to meet rising demand, particularly for power generation. The company was created to own and operate the LNG receiving terminal at Map Ta Phut, Rayong Province, which began commercial operations in 2011. This terminal was Thailand's first LNG import facility and marked the country's entry into the global LNG market as a buyer. The terminal has been expanded over time to increase its regasification capacity and storage capability, allowing Thailand to import larger volumes of LNG from a diverse set of international suppliers including Qatar, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and the United States. PTT LNG operates within the PTT Group, which is majority-owned by the Thai Ministry of Finance. The company works closely with PTT's natural gas business unit and PTT International Trading to procure LNG cargoes and manage supply portfolios. Its operations are critical to Thailand's energy security, especially as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on domestic gas fields and manage the transition to cleaner energy sources. In recent years, PTT LNG has been involved in expanding Thailand's LNG import capacity, including the development of additional storage and regasification facilities. The company also plays a role in Thailand's emerging LNG trading and spot market activities, adapting to global market dynamics. Its website serves as a corporate information portal for stakeholders, providing updates on terminal operations and company activities.

• PTT LNG Company Limited is established as a subsidiary of PTT Public Company Limited.

• Map Ta Phut LNG receiving terminal begins commercial operations, Thailand's first LNG import facility.

• Terminal capacity expanded to increase LNG regasification and storage capability.

Thailand's national LNG import and regasification platform, ensuring energy security and supply diversification for the PTT Group and the country.

• LNG import and regasification services

  Receiving, storing and regasifying LNG for injection into Thailand's national gas grid.

• Map Ta Phut LNG receiving terminal

  Thailand's first LNG import terminal, located in Rayong Province.

1. 1PTT LNG Company Limitedwikidata.org
2. 2PTT LNG official websitepttlng.com