Shell to supply LNG to power Philippines’ future growth

LNG will be a cleaner and safer energy resource for the country, as it is natural gas in liquid form that is clear, colorless, odorless, non-corrosive, and non-toxic. LNG is produced when natural gas is cooled to negative 160 degrees Celsius, through a process known as liquefaction.  Turning gas to liquid will shrink the volume of the gas 600 times, making it easier and safer to store and transport to markets around the world via ships. When LNG reaches its destination, it will be regasified (returning to gaseous state) at LNG receiving terminals and distributed for power generation and industrial and commercial purposes.

Natural gas burned for power generation releases 25% fewer greenhouse gases and pollutants (such as sulfur, carbon and nitrogen) into the atmosphere than burning oil. It is derived from the natural gas fields which largely come from countries such as Algeria, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, and Trinidad & Tobago.

In his keynote introductory address, Jericho Petilla, Department of Energy (DoE) Secretary, expressed enthusiasm in the Philippines’ economic growth and affirmed the government’s commitment in improving the energy sector’s efforts to sustain this growth. “We have heard how different sectors are embracing the challenge towards progress and behind all these policies and infrastructures that are being improved or are being put in place, there must be a sustainable energy system that will be able to serve the needs of the Philippines not only for today but for the future.”