Source: Republic of China Taiwan
International conflicts have created a level of uncertainty surrounding the global energy supply. To increase the flexibility of natural gas dispatch and ensure a stable power supply, countries around the world have adopted short-term response measures to adjust their power generation structure. To strengthen energy dispatch resilience, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has instructed Taipower to temporarily dispatch Mai Liao Plant Units 1 and 3. A Taipower representative expressed that even with the short-term dispatch of Mai Liao Plant, annual coal consumption will not exceed the level from last year.
A Taipower representative explained that the government is making every effort to manage the natural gas supply. The domestic gas supply is currently adequate, and all generators are operating according to the established schedule. However, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has impacted the global energy supply. Major international natural gas facilities have been affected by the conflict, and it is difficult to restore operations in the short-term, which has intensified the risk to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply. Considering national energy security, countries such as Japan, South Korea, Germany, Thailand, and the Philippines have adopted adjustments to their power generation structure and increased coal-fired generation as an emergency measure in response to natural gas supply risks, aiming to reduce the impact of high natural gas prices on electricity prices and people’s lives.
A Taipower representative expressed that the future of the conflict in the Middle East remains uncertain. To assist CPC Corporation in increasing the flexibility of subsequent natural gas dispatch, Taipower has referred to the common practices of neighboring countries, and will be temporarily increasing coal-fired generation. Starting in May, Taipower will temporarily procure energy from Mai Liao units as needed. Nevertheless, annual coal consumption will not exceed the level from last year.
A Taipower representative explained that Units 1 and 3 of the privately-run Mai Liao Plant currently both have operating permits and power generation licenses and can legally operate. Additionally, wet electrostatic precipitators and other environmental protection improvement measures have been installed to further reduce air pollutant emissions. Taipower will maintain close communication with local governments, continue to pay attention to changes in the global energy situation, and progressively adjust its response measures to ensure that the public’s electricity demands are met.
Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u030573@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Business Department Director Chung Si-Si
Phone: (02) 2366-6650; 0922-483-804
E-mail: u149447@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Power Dispatching Department Director Chou Fang-Cheng
Phone: (02) 2366-6600; 0952-810-417
E-mail: u027007@taipower.com.tw