China News Service, October 20. The National Development and Reform Commission held a regular press conference in October on the 20th. The spokesperson of the National Development and Reform Commission Meng Wei said that the heating season in the north is gradually entering, and the National Development and Reform Commission has made comprehensive arrangements for energy supply. And arrangements.
In general, the supply of natural gas resources is relatively sufficient, and the balance of supply and demand is generally better than in previous years.
Data map: The employees of the Ulanchabu gas compressor station on the fourth line of Shaanxi-Beijing are inspecting equipment.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Sudan
At the press conference, a reporter asked: What is the current situation of natural gas supply reserves in northern my country is about to enter the heating season?
How to steadily guarantee the winter peak?
Meng Wei said that in recent years, with the accelerated construction of my country's natural gas production, supply, storage and marketing system, the ability to guarantee natural gas supply has continued to increase.
Especially since the beginning of this year, in the face of the slowdown in demand caused by the spread of the epidemic and difficulties in the operation of oil and gas companies, the National Development and Reform Commission has strengthened overall coordination with relevant parties to maintain stable domestic production and increase production, and vigorously promote key pipeline network interconnection projects and gas storage. For facility construction, organize upstream gas supply companies and local governments to sign comprehensive contracts to ensure the continuous, safe and stable supply of natural gas.
In the first nine months of this year, the apparent consumption of natural gas was 230.9 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 3.6%.
Meng Wei said that at present, the heating season in the north is one after another, and the National Development and Reform Commission has made comprehensive arrangements and arrangements for energy supply.
In general, the supply of natural gas resources is relatively sufficient, and the balance of supply and demand is generally better than in previous years.
However, considering the peak period of gas consumption in December this year and January next year, there may be tight supply in some areas and some time periods.
In addition, affected by uncertain factors such as continuous extreme cold weather in a wide range, the work of guaranteeing supply still faces certain pressure.
In this regard, we will adhere to the bottom line thinking, conscientiously consolidate the responsibilities of all parties, make solid preparations, and do our best to ensure supply and price stability.
One is to ensure a stable supply.
The focus is to keep a close eye on all aspects of production, supply, storage and marketing, and increase efforts.
In terms of production, major oil and gas companies have been organized to increase resource mobilization, and under the premise of ensuring safety, ensure stable and increased production of domestic gas fields, and promote the diversification of import sources.
In terms of gas supply, guide the National Pipeline Corporation to make arrangements for the operation of pipeline network facilities, ensure that key pipeline networks and interconnection projects are put into operation on schedule, and ensure the stability of natural gas supply and transmission.
In terms of reserves, the current underground gas storage facilities and other gas storage facilities have been able to store them all, making sufficient resource preparations to ensure supply.
During the heating season, the gas production plan will be reasonably arranged according to changes in supply and demand to ensure peak shaving needs.
In terms of sales, the focus is on urging companies to ensure gas supply in strict accordance with the contract and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of both the supply and demand parties.
The second is to protect key objects.
Resolutely support the victory of the battle to defend the blue sky, increase support for the supply of resources in the seven provinces and cities for clean heating in the north, and ensure the orderly "coal-to-gas" gas demand.
Increase the supply guarantee for key areas and key users in the northern region.
Urge all localities to continue to include gas buses, taxis, etc., into the scope of the protection of people's livelihood gas.
The third is to strengthen emergency protection.
Supervise all localities and related enterprises to refine emergency supply plans for various extreme situations that may arise, and strengthen safety inspections of gas supply facilities.
Organize localities and enterprises to further improve the list of 300 million cubic meters of non-resident users who can interrupt peak shaving, and start orderly when necessary to ensure key gas needs such as people's livelihood.