Energy, oil and gas agency proposes fuel hubs, pipeline to supply Laos
Fuel storage depots, transfer stations, and an 80-100 km pipeline in Nghe An to supply Laos, strengthen bilateral energy infrastructure and cooperation, and improve the stability of petroleum supplies are being considered.
The Department of Energy – Oil and Gas has proposed a plan to construct fuel storage depots, transfer stations, and a pipeline stretching 80-100 kilometers in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, to supply petroleum products to Laos. This initiative aims to enhance bilateral energy infrastructure and cooperation between the two nations while improving the stability of petroleum supplies. The proposed capacity for the fuel depots ranges from 110,000 to 160,000 cubic meters.
Nghe An Province is deemed suitable for this project due to its favorable conditions, including the presence of a seaport, transport connections, and proximity to the petroleum distribution network in the North Central region. Currently, fuel supplies from Vietnam to Laos are primarily transported via road, making them vulnerable to transportation capacity, road conditions, and border gate constraints.
By establishing a network of storage depots, transfer stations, and pipelines, the Vietnamese government seeks to create a dependable method for receiving, storing, transferring, and transporting large volumes of petroleum products. This would alleviate the pressure on road transportation and bolster the capacity to meet the Lao market's demands for petroleum products.
The Cua Lo area within Nghe An Province is identified as an advantageous location for the project, owing to its seaport facilities, transport networks, and potential to integrate with the North Central region's petroleum distribution system.
However, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has emphasized that the selection of locations, capacities, and technologies for fuel storage facilities must consider safety distances from residential areas, urban zones, and tourist sites. Additionally, the proposal must adhere to requirements related to national defense and security, fire prevention and firefighting, and environmental protection.
The Ministry is currently soliciting feedback from relevant ministries and agencies before finalizing the proposal and advancing to subsequent stages.
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