Regional LNG Hub in Southeast Asia

Abstract

This article was conducted to study a guideline to develop Regional LNG Hub in Southeast Asia that would enhance Thailand to become strategic location in the region together with value creation. Which the study shows that Thailand has strengths in terms of readiness in large-scale infrastructure. There is a large natural gas trading market in the region. There is a landscape that can be linked to the demand for LNG in the region, especially Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. There are, however, still weaknesses in the competition regarding Trade laws and regulations. Establishing service rates and taxes that are favorable for trade in the form of LNG Hub to be able to compete in the region. Finally, for successful development of LNG Hub. In each phase, it requires cooperation from both government policy and private sectors to be the success LNG traders in the international market together.