Oil pipeline rules reformed in bid to increase transportListen to this articleA section of an oil pipeline operated by Electricity Generating's subsidiary, TPN. The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) is preparing measures to promote oil transport via pipelines by removing legal barriers to the development of oil separation facilities. Current regulations require oil separation plants to be located strictly within industrial zones and away from residential areas. Oil separation plants are essential to pipeline operations, as different types of oil transported through the same pipes often mix, creating "interfaced fuel". While small amounts of interfaced fuel are manageable, it now accounts for 10-15% of total oil transported via pipelines, according to Mr Sarawut.

Source: Bangkok Post January 22, 2026 02:38 UTC