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  • Important new phase for the future of EemsEnergyTerminal at the port of Eemshaven
    édité le 03/02/2025 - Plus de news de "GASUNIE" - Voir la fiche entreprise de "GASUNIE"


Important new phase for the future of EemsEnergyTerminal at the port of Eemshaven
EemsEnergyTerminal has entered an important new phase in determining whether the floating LNG terminal at the port of Eemshaven will be kept in operation for a longer period. Today, an Open Season was launched to gauge the interest of market parties in the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the near future. Such collaboration is essential for keeping the terminal operational after 2027. A final decision on this is expected at the end of this year.

In the summer of 2024, Gasunie and Vopak, each with a 50% stake in the EemsEnergyTerminal, together with the Dutch Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth (formerly the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy), announced that they would look into the possibility of keeping the terminal in operation longer. The terminal was developed in September 2022 to increase energy security in the Netherlands and north-western Europe immediately following the loss of Russian gas supplies and was originally planned to run up to the end of 2027.

Hydrogen and CO₂ developments

In addition to the extension of the EemsEnergyTerminal, Gasunie and Vopak are jointly investigating the possibilities for building a hydrogen import terminal and developing a CO2 transport hub at the port of Eemshaven.

Energy security

Energy security in the Netherlands and surrounding countries has changed considerably in recent years. Energy-saving measures and increased energy efficiency have led to a gradual decrease in gas consumption. However, gas still plays an important role in our society, for generating electricity, for example (especially to cover periods with little sun and wind), as well as for heating homes and for heat used by industry. The Netherlands and other European countries will continue to be largely dependent on gas imports in the coming years. Given this fact, having sufficient LNG import capacity, extracting gas in the Netherlands and ensuring a sufficient pipeline gas supply, including through cross-border network interconnections, is important for maintaining energy security.

Final decision

The final decision on the future of EemsEnergyTerminal in terms of extension and investment is expected to be made toward the end of 2025. New customer contracts could possibly come into effect from the end of 2027.

About EemsEnergyTerminal

Operational since September 2022, EemsEnergyTerminal was initially contracted for a period of five years, i.e. through to September 2027. Located at the port of Eemshaven in the far north of the Netherlands, this LNG import terminal was developed by Gasunie to increase the security of gas supply and reduce dependence on Russian gas. In December 2023, Vopak became a co-shareholder in EemsEnergyTerminal. Gasunie and Vopak each hold a 50% stake. The terminal makes it possible to import 8 billion cubic metres (bcm) of LNG on an annual basis, which covers around 25% of the Netherlands’ total annual gas demand. Work is currently going into gradually upping the terminal’s capacity to roughly 10 bcm per year.

About Vopak

Royal Vopak helps the world flow forward. At ports around the world, we provide storage and infrastructure solutions for vital products that enrich everyday life. These products include liquids and gases that provide energy for homes and businesses, chemicals for manufacturing products, and edible oils for cooking. For all of these, our worldwide network of terminals supports the global flow of supply and demand. For more than 400 years, Vopak has been at the forefront of fundamental transformations. With a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, we create new connections and opportunities that drive progress. Now more than ever, our talented people are applying this mindset to support the energy transition. Together with our partners and customers, we are accelerating the development of infrastructure solutions for hydrogen, ammonia, CO2, long-duration energy storage, and low-carbon fuels & feedstocks – paving the way to a more sustainable future.

About Gasunie

Gasunie is a European energy infrastructure company. Gasunie’s network is one of the largest pressure pipeline networks in Europe, comprising over 17,000 kilometres of pipeline in the Netherlands and northern Germany. Gasunie provides natural and green gas transport services through its subsidiaries, Gasunie Transport Services B.V. (GTS) in the Netherlands and Gasunie Deutschland in Germany. With its crossborder gas infrastructure and services, Gasunie facilitates TTF, which has become a leading European gas trading point. Gasunie also provides other gas infrastructure services, including gas storage and LNG. Gasunie wants to help accelerate the transition to a CO2 neutral energy supply and believes that gas related innovations, for instance in the form of renewable gases such as hydrogen and green gas, can make an important contribution. Both existing and new gas infrastructure play a key role here. Gasunie also plays an active part in the development of other energy infrastructure to support the energy transition.


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