German LNG, a subsidiary of Gasunie, has taken a new step in the development of the LNG Terminal in Brunsbüttel. The company CS Gas North S.A. will build the terminal. As initial customers, contracts have been signed with ConocoPhillips, INEOS and RWE Supply & Trading. In addition, the licensing procedure has now started.

The terminal is expected to be operational in 2026 and will have an annual throughput capacity of at least 8 billion cubic metres (bcma) of natural gas with a possible expansion to at least 10 bcma. Gasunie, as operator, will operate the terminal after completion of construction work.

Important step

Dr Michael Kleemiß, Managing Director of German LNG, said: 'We are pleased to announce these critical steps for the development of the import terminal in Brunsbüttel, an important strategic project for Germany and the region. German LNG is grateful for the excellent cooperation and support of its shareholders, foundation customers and EPC contractor in achieving these important milestones."

LNG expansion

The construction of this LNG terminal will help reduce dependence on gas from Russia. In addition to this terminal, Gasunie has built a new floating LNG terminal in Eemshaven and optimised the existing capacity of the Gate terminal on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, allowing more LNG to be realised. It is planned to eventually make the LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel ready for hydrogen production, thus becoming a hydrogen supply centre for northern Germany.

About Gasunie

Gasunie is a European gas infrastructure company. The company provides the transport of natural gas and green gas via its subsidiaries Gasunie Transport Services B.V. (GTS) in the Netherlands and Gasunie Deutschland in Germany. The company also offers other services in the gas infrastructure field, including gas storage and LNG.