PTTEP opens new Petroleum Development Support Base in Ranong Province
01 Aug 13

PTTEP opens new Petroleum Development Support Base in Ranong Province to enhance exploration and production activities in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Mataban, the Union of Myanmar. The new Petroleum Development Support Base (Ranong Branch), or RSB, will improve operational efficiency and maximize time and cost savings, and consequentially play an important role in stabilizing Thailand's economy and energy.

On August 1, 2013 PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited, or PTTEP, holds an opening ceremony for new Support Base in Pak Nam District, Ranong Province. Mr. Somchai Manopinives, PTTEP's Executive Vice President of Operations, Supply Chain and Technology Group, joined together with Acting Sub-Lieutenant Cherdsak Jampathes, Ranong Governor, and Mr.Chamroen Photiyod, Director of Regional Customs Bureau 1, presided over the opening ceremony with government officials and media joined the ceremony.

RSB was established to provide support to exploration and production activities in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Mataban, the Union of Myanmar; consist of Zawtika, Myanmar M3, Myanmar M11 projects and other joint venture projects such as Yadana and Yetagun Projects.

Other than enhancing exploration and production activities, RSB, as PTTEP's new support base in addition to Petroleum Development Support Base in Songkhla, will also improve logistics operational efficiency and maximize time and cost savings. Furthermore, RSB also plays an important role in stabilizing Thailand's economy and energy, providing career opportunities for local communities and stimulating local businesses such as hotel, restaurant, and shops.

For more information, please contact Corporate Communication and Reputation Division.
Bussaban Cheencharoen Tel. +66 (0) 2537 4607 E-mail: bussaban@pttep.com
Tongchit Pongorapin Tel. +66 (0) 2537 4587 E-mail: tongchitp@pttep.com
Pattama Channukool Tel. +66 (0) 2537 4635 E-mail: pattamaC@pttep.com
Rudklao Suwankiri Tel. +66 (0) 2537 5410 E-mail: rudklaos@pttep.com



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