INTRODUCTION TO GAS SUPPLY

SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTIALS

AND COMMERCIALS
Table of Contents
Introduction to Gas Malaysia
LPG Characteristics
NG Characteristics
Supply Concept
Codes and Standards
GMB
G Commitment
C i
INTRODUCTION TO
GAS MALAYSIA
 Introduction to Gas Malaysia

About us
Incorporated on May 16,16 1992
Licensed to distribute natural gas
In 2000 was Licensed to distribute
LPG
Distribute NG and LPG through
pipeline within peninsular
Malaysia
 Introduction to Gas Malaysia

Shareholders
 Introduction to Gas Malaysia

Regulatory Framework
MINISTRY OF ENERGY, PRIME MINISTER DEPT
GREEN TECHNOLOGY & ECONOMIC PLANNING
WATER UNIT
LPG COMPONENTS &
CHARACTERISTICS
LPG Components
p
OTHERS
0.5%
PROPANE
39 5%
39.5%

BUTANE
60%
 LPG Characteristics

Tasteless
Colorless
Originally
O i i ll odorless
d l
Non-toxic
LPG Characteristics

Air

LPG

Heavier than air (SG=1

(SG=1.92)
92)
NG COMPONENTS &
CHARACTERISTICS
NG Components
OTHERS
ETHANE 2.4%
5 4%
5.4%

METHANE
92.2%
 NG Characteristics

Tasteless
Colorless
Originally
O i i ll odorless
d l
Non-toxic
 NG Characteristics

NG
Air

Lighter than air (SG = 0.61)

 LPG and NG Characteristics

Description
p LPG NG
Mainly Mainly
Components propane & methane
butane

Specific
p g
gravity
y ((air = 1.0)) 1.92 0.61

Flammability Limit 2% - 10% 5% - 15%

Auto ignition temperature 510oC 630oC

SUPPLY CONCEPT
 Supply Concept

LPG Supply Concept

MANIFOLD 5 psi
SYSTEM

COMMERCIAL

2nd STAGE
REGULATOR
PE p
pipe
p
70 psii 100 psii 5 psi 0.5 psi

1ST STAGE METER

REGULATOR

RESIDENTIAL

BULK TANK
LPG Bulk Tank
LPG Cylinder Manifold
 Supply Concept

NG Transmission System
y
JDA

LAWIT
K
Kangar JERNIH

Gurun
BEKOK
Phase 3 RESAK

Tok Arun
SOTONG
DUYONG
Kertih Phase 1
PGU Loop 1

NATUNA
Kuala Lumpur Phase 2
PGU Loop 2
Putrajaya

PENINSULAR KLIA
Segamat

MALAYSIA GAS Port Dickson

Melaka
SUPPLY NETWORK
Pasir Gudang
Johor Bahru
Singapore
 Supply Concept

NG Distribution System

1000 psig

District Regulating
Odorizer Station
City Gate Station Station 4 3 psig
4.3 i
Feeder Distribution M
Line Line
PGU

M
260 psig 60 psig
Internal M
Piping
Multiple End-users/
Shopping Complexes
Area Station Internal
Distribution Piping
Line
M
60 psig
0.43 psig
M = METER

Residential
NG Station
CODES AND
STANDARDS
 Codes and Standards

N
No Pi i
Piping Section
S ti C d
Codes, St d d and
Standards d Engineering
E i i Practice
P ti

1. All Sections Gas Supply Act 1993

Gas Supply Regulations 1997

2. Main Pipelines ASME B31.8: 2003 Gas Transmission and

and Stations p g Systems
Distribution Piping y

3. LPG Storage MS830: 2003 - Code Of Practice For The

Storage, Handling And Transportation Of
Li
Liquefied
fi d Petroleum
P t l Gases
G

4. Internal Piping MS930: 1986 - Code Of Practice For The

Installation Of Fuel Gas
Piping Systems And Appliances
Guidelines on Domestic Gas Piping System
(Energy Commission)
GMB COMMITMENT
 GMB Commitment

GMB Objective
Obj ti
To ensure supply is

Safe

Stable
St bl

Continuous
 GMB Commitment

Key Responsibility
Daily Operations
Pipeline Inspection and surveillance
Facilities maintenance
Third party supervision
 GMB Commitment

Key Responsibility
Responsibility continuation

Troubleshoot & Repair

Emergency Response

Operations Control Center

 GMB Responsibility

GMB Services to Customers

Attend to emergency / complaint

Assist in technical matters

Ensure compliance with regulations

 GMB Responsibility

Call attended:
Supply Interruption
Number
Item Category
of calls
1. Due to system failure/misoperation 12
at GMB's facilities
2
2. Due to third party 50
3. Due to customers 136
T t l
Total 198
Jan Sep 2013
THANK YOU
 GMB Responsibility

Call attended:
Gas Leak
Number of
Item Category
calls
1
1. Due to system failure/misoperation at 107
GMB's facilities
2. Due to third party 2

3. Due to customers 56

Total 165

Jan Jun 2013

 GMB Responsibility

Call attended:
Others
Number of
Item Category
calls
1. Gas release 18
2. Fire 5
3. High Pressure 3
4
4. L
Low Pressure
P 33
5. False alarm 143
6. Others 7
Total 209

Jan Jun 2013