National Energy Policy - Final Draft - 14 Nov 2013

Policies and StrategiesNatural Gas12. CNG technology shall be applied for transport starting with publictransport initially on pilot basis in areas with supply of natural gas.13. The Government shall promote studies for overall gas demand inthe country to facilitate planning.14. Review Cap 308 and the model PSC to address gaps and providefor: gas sharing terms, environmental protection, conservation andmanagement; and profit-gas revenue sharing and management.15. Enhance manpower, technical capacity and local content in allaspects of petroleum activities.Short Term2014-201716. Develop mechanisms for sharing and management of gas revenue. 17. Undertake measures to fast track commercial gas discoveryincluding CBM and Shale Gas.18. In the event of discovery of crude oil together with natural gas,companies should endeavour to ensure that secondary measuresare instituted to exhaustively produce from such wells.19. Flaring of the natural gas shall not be allowed except for safety andtesting purposes. Where flaring is done, it shall be under aregulated regime and monitoring and reporting of the same shall berequired.20. NOCK in partnership with the private sector to construct an LNGimport and export terminal. Where natural gas is available within adistance of 2000 km, the preferred option is to use a gas pipeline.21. Upon discovery of commercial quantities of natural gas, empowerKPC to construct and operate a natural gas pipeline.22. Establish a regulatory framework for the Midstream andDownstream Natural Gas sector by the National Energy RegulatoryCommission.Implementation PlanMedium Term2014-2022Long Term2014-20302.4 COAL RESOURCES2.4.1 Overview1. The Ministry of Energy identified coal as one of the indigenous sources of energy that will drivethe development of strategic initiatives for Vision 2030. It was recognized that the key toincreased development lay in early identification of indigenous energy sources, exploiting theseresources and establishing an appropriate institutional framework for delivery to the consumers.2. Coal is a readily combustible rock containing more than 50% by weight and more than 70% byvolume of carbonaceous material formed from compaction of variously altered plant remains. Itis used as a source of energy, including electricity generation. It is the most affordable fuelworldwide and has a potential to become the most reliable and easily accessible energy source.38 NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY FINAL DRAFT NOVEMBER 2013