Uniper SE and the Dutch Titan LNG signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a user-friendly technical interface and commercial products for small-scale LNG players from the Wilhelmshaven Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for LNG. 

The cooperations aims to accelerate the growth of LNG as a fuel in the downstream markets for industry, road fuel and shipping fuel in Germany.

The terminal in Wilhelmshaven will enable the loading of small LNG seagoing vessels and barges. In addition, several truck loading bays are planned to enable the onward transport of LNG by road.

The distribution of LNG by truck from Wilhelmshaven is seen as an important impulse for the establishment of LNG as truck fuel. Numerous LNG filling stations are currently under construction in Germany. Compared to diesel, LNG will significantly reduce CO2 emissions. In addition, no particles will be emitted and nitrogen and sulphur oxide emissions will be greatly reduced. The German Federal Government supports logistics companies with subsidies and the toll-free use of German roads for LNG-powered trucks.

With its proximity to the Jade Weser Port, Bremerhaven and the German Bight, Wilhelmshaven is a very suitable location to supply LNG for all downstream markets and in particular for marine fuels. The market for so-called small-scale LNG is gaining in importance due to its proven economic benefits. As a fuel, LNG already meets the more stringent environmental requirements for ocean shipping.

Titan LNG and Uniper have been leading suppliers in the small-scale LNG market segment for years. Uniper is currently developing a Floating Storage and Regasification Terminal (FSRU) at its Wilhelmshaven site. 

The FSRU will have a natural gas send-out capacity of 10 billion cbm per year and an LNG storage capacity of more than 263,000 cbm. The terminal is scheduled to go into operation in the second half of 2022. In Wilhelmshaven, Uniper can use existing infrastructure. It is the only German site with a deep-water port and can be reached without tidal constraints. In addition, Wilhelmshaven is ideally located with regard to the existing pipeline and gas storage infrastructure.

For more information visit www.lng-wilhelmshaven.com

21st January 2019