US-Iran War Impacts Global Energy; Taipower: Mailiao Power Plant to be Dispatched Short-term
In response to the impact of the US-Iran war on international energy supply, Taipower announced its plan to urgently utilize the Mailiao Power Plant as a short-term measure to ensure stable power supply. The government is fully committed to natural gas procurement, and domestic supply is currently sufficient.
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As the US-Iran war enters its sixth week, Taipower explained through a press release that the government is fully allocating natural gas, and currently, domestic gas supply is sufficient, with all generating units operating according to schedule. However, the conflict in the Middle East continues to affect international energy supply. Important international natural gas facilities have been impacted by the war and are difficult to restore in the short term, exacerbating the supply risk of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Taipower pointed out that considering national energy security, countries including Japan, South Korea, Germany, Thailand, and the Philippines have adopted emergency measures such as adjusting their power generation structure and increasing coal-fired power generation to cope with natural gas supply risks and mitigate the impact of high-priced natural gas on electricity prices and people's livelihoods.
Taipower stated that with the uncertain outlook of the Middle East conflict, to assist CPC Corporation (Taiwan's state-owned oil and gas company) in increasing the flexibility of subsequent natural gas dispatch, and referencing common practices in neighboring countries, it will temporarily increase coal-fired power generation. Taipower will short-term procure power from Mailiao power plant units starting in May to respond, but the annual coal consumption will still not exceed last year's level.
Taipower explained that private-owned Mailiao Power Plant Unit 1 and Unit 3 currently have operating permits and electricity business licenses, allowing them to operate legally. They have also installed environmental improvement measures such as wet electrostatic precipitators, which can further reduce air pollutant emissions. Taipower will maintain close communication with local governments and continue to monitor changes in the international energy situation, dynamically adjusting contingency strategies to ensure the public's electricity needs are met. (Edited by: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150406
Taipower pointed out that considering national energy security, countries including Japan, South Korea, Germany, Thailand, and the Philippines have adopted emergency measures such as adjusting their power generation structure and increasing coal-fired power generation to cope with natural gas supply risks and mitigate the impact of high-priced natural gas on electricity prices and people's livelihoods.
Taipower stated that with the uncertain outlook of the Middle East conflict, to assist CPC Corporation (Taiwan's state-owned oil and gas company) in increasing the flexibility of subsequent natural gas dispatch, and referencing common practices in neighboring countries, it will temporarily increase coal-fired power generation. Taipower will short-term procure power from Mailiao power plant units starting in May to respond, but the annual coal consumption will still not exceed last year's level.
Taipower explained that private-owned Mailiao Power Plant Unit 1 and Unit 3 currently have operating permits and electricity business licenses, allowing them to operate legally. They have also installed environmental improvement measures such as wet electrostatic precipitators, which can further reduce air pollutant emissions. Taipower will maintain close communication with local governments and continue to monitor changes in the international energy situation, dynamically adjusting contingency strategies to ensure the public's electricity needs are met. (Edited by: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150406