Netherlands Charters a Second FSRU for Energy Security
LNG715, Eemshaven Exmar FSRU, 3MTPA
LNG720, Eemshaven NFE FSRU, 3MTPA
both start in Oct 2022.
https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2022/38253/netherlands-charters-second-fsru-energy-security/
The Netherlands, via its state-owned energy company, N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie (Gasunie), is working with New York-based New Fortress Energy Inc.(NFE) to acquire a second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit. The second FSRU will create sufficient LNG import capability and reduce dependence on Russian pipeline imports.
The vessel's charter is for 5 years and is set to begin in the third quarter of 2022. The FSRU is to be set up at Eemshaven in the new Eems Energy terminal. This terminal will add 8 billion cubic meters per year of Regasification capacity for Northwestern Europe, which depends on Russian energy imports. This standard chartered FSRU will have a storage capacity of 170,000 cubic meters of LNG and, at its peak, can Regasify 900 million standard cubic feet per day. The 8 billion cubic meters per year capacity will be obtained with another FSRU working in tandem with this one. The FSRU S188 chartered from the Belgian company Exmar has also been retained on contract and is due to be delivered in August.
The construction of associated structures is already underway at Eemshaven to support the LNG operation. Eemshaven already has access to the national gas network. The FSRUs can be linked to the national gas pipeline network for the distribution of LNG. There are also plans to modify the existing gas terminal at Maasvlakte in Rotterdam to increase the LNG import capacity further.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/gasunie_ties_nfes_fsru_for_eemshaven_import_facility-13-may-2022-168982-article/
Gasunie Ties NFE's FSRU For Eemshaven Import Facility
by Paul Anderson
Rigzone Staff
Dutch natural gas infrastructure operator Gasunie has secured the services of New Fortress Energy’s floating storage and Regasification unit (FSRU). Over five years, the FSRU will serve as an LNG import facility in Eemshaven, in the north of Groningen. The vessel’s arrival is scheduled for the third quarter of 2022.
With this second floating LNG installation, Gasunie’s unit EET BV is expanding its new LNG terminal in Eemshaven, making a total of 8 billion cubic meters of natural gas available to the national network after processing the liquefied natural gas (LNG) that is brought in. At the end of April, Gasunie contracted the FSRU S188 from the Belgian shipping company Exmar. This installation will also arrive in Eemshaven in the third quarter.
Gasunie tested the market demand with a recently launched tender that resulted in overwhelming interest. More than 15 parties have so far registered their interest in using the terminal to deliver LNG cargoes, and demand is four times higher than supply. These parties now have until June 10 to convert their interest into a binding LNG supply contract.
Once the floating facilities from Exmar and NFE are moored in Eemshaven, they will be technically ready, connected to the existing gas network in Eemshaven, and then transported to the LNG terminal. Both facilities are expected to be operational this autumn.
From Eemshaven, Gasunie will continue to ensure the onward transport of gas in the Netherlands via the national gas pipeline network. As well as Eemshaven, the existing GATE terminal on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam will also undergo optimization to enable more LNG to be realized. Eemshaven and Rotterdam together will then double the LNG capacity in the Netherlands.
In mid-March this year, Energy and Climate Minister Jetten announced that the Dutch cabinet was investigating with Gasunie how the import capacity for LNG in the Netherlands could be increased in the short term. Gasunie is thus making a significant contribution towards becoming independent of Russian natural gas.
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