Transport System of Imported Liquefied Natural Gas in Vietnam : Case: PetroVietnam Gas Corporation
Nguyen, Hong Ngoc (2009)
Nguyen, Hong Ngoc
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2009
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-200909244678
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-200909244678
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Natural Gas is an attractive energy alternative to oil. The demand for Natural Gas in Vietnam is thus dramatically increasing. By contrast, due to insufficient infrastructures, the indigenous supply cannot meet the demand. As a result, gas market players in Vietnam must look out for other sources of Natural Gas. In this context, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import arises as an optimal solution.
The thesis is based on the real case of PetroVietnam Gas Corporation. Making a contribution to preparation studies of the LNG import, the thesis focuses on the transport system of LNG in Vietnam. The purpose is to identify a feasible solution to the transport system. Accordingly, foreign and expert partners are encouraged to invest in and supply to the LNG project. The issues under study are building up and running an LNG receiving terminal as well as transporting LNG to end users.
The study is performed based on the mix of qualitative and quantitative approaches but is primarily qualitative. The data for conducting the study are collected from primary sources like observation, interviews, company reports and secondary sources like books, articles and earlier researches.
The empirical part consists of a system analysis framework applied to site selection of the LNG receiving terminal. The preferred site for building up the terminal is decided based on its superior condition and economic validation. This site selection assists development of the layout and the operations at the terminal. With the receiving terminal in place, transportation to end users is accordingly determined. Owing to diverse demand of different customers, variation is shown in selecting transport modes, routing and scheduling. Besides, an activity analysis is undertaken to set performance measures for individual activities within the scope of the transport system.
To conclude, implications of the findings and recommendations are given. In most cases, decisions are made based on relative factors. Hence, to evaluate the trade-offs, costs and even public issues must be carefully considered. To make the LNG project successful, it is necessary to have cooperation among stakeholders and integration of related activities. In addition, proper control and R&D are of great importance to the import of LNG.
The thesis is based on the real case of PetroVietnam Gas Corporation. Making a contribution to preparation studies of the LNG import, the thesis focuses on the transport system of LNG in Vietnam. The purpose is to identify a feasible solution to the transport system. Accordingly, foreign and expert partners are encouraged to invest in and supply to the LNG project. The issues under study are building up and running an LNG receiving terminal as well as transporting LNG to end users.
The study is performed based on the mix of qualitative and quantitative approaches but is primarily qualitative. The data for conducting the study are collected from primary sources like observation, interviews, company reports and secondary sources like books, articles and earlier researches.
The empirical part consists of a system analysis framework applied to site selection of the LNG receiving terminal. The preferred site for building up the terminal is decided based on its superior condition and economic validation. This site selection assists development of the layout and the operations at the terminal. With the receiving terminal in place, transportation to end users is accordingly determined. Owing to diverse demand of different customers, variation is shown in selecting transport modes, routing and scheduling. Besides, an activity analysis is undertaken to set performance measures for individual activities within the scope of the transport system.
To conclude, implications of the findings and recommendations are given. In most cases, decisions are made based on relative factors. Hence, to evaluate the trade-offs, costs and even public issues must be carefully considered. To make the LNG project successful, it is necessary to have cooperation among stakeholders and integration of related activities. In addition, proper control and R&D are of great importance to the import of LNG.