Vitality storage specialist VTTI is exploring the event of a floating liquefied pure gasoline (FLNG) facility that can develop the LNG storage and import capability of the Netherlands.

The ambition of VTTI to develop a brand new facility is spurred by the necessity to enhance gasoline provide to the Netherlands and Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.

In accordance with the corporate, it is going to additionally strengthen the competitiveness in LNG deliveries and infrastructure, whereas delivering a ‘transitional infrastructure answer’ in the direction of inexperienced vitality carriers.

Outfitted with an annual throughput capability of round 5bcm (billion cubic metres) – 15% of the present whole gasoline consumption within the Netherlands – the ability shall be related to one of many largest industrial clusters within the Netherlands and to the Dutch and European gasoline grid.