#LNG Terminal

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LNG terminal in Świnoujście, 315 meter LNG tanker "DUHAIL" | Ferries Channel

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P.S. Poland took timely measures to strengthen its energy security and now it no longer needs to import Russian natural gas  

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The Global LNG Terminal Infrastructure: Key Players and Strategic Developments

Explore the dynamic landscape of Global LNG Terminal Infrastructure, highlighting the critical role of LNG Infrastructure in meeting global energy demands. Discover the significance of LNG Terminals in facilitating the storage and regasification of LNG, and learn about leading LNG Companies driving innovation and growth in the sector. This overview provides valuable insights into the strategic developments shaping the future of LNG and its infrastructure globally.

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LNG Fuelling Station Market Key Players, End User Demand and Analysis Growth Trends by 2032

The LNG (liquefied natural gas) fueling station market has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. LNG is a cleaner-burning fuel compared to traditional petroleum-based fuels, making it an attractive option for various applications, especially in the transportation sector. Here's an overview of the LNG fueling station market:

Report Description:

Attribute

Description

Market Size

Revenue (USD Billion)

Market size value in 2022

USD 8.1 billion

Market size value in 2032

USD 17.3 billion

CAGR (2023 to 2032)

7.9%

Market Drivers:

Environmental Regulations: Stricter emission standards and regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have driven the adoption of cleaner fuels like LNG.

Cost-Effectiveness: LNG can offer cost advantages over diesel and gasoline, particularly in regions where natural gas is abundant and relatively inexpensive.

Energy Security: LNG provides an alternative fuel source, reducing dependence on imported oil and enhancing energy security.

Technological Advancements: Developments in LNG storage and handling technologies have made the construction and operation of LNG fueling stations more feasible and efficient.

Applications:

Heavy-Duty Vehicles: LNG is commonly used as a fuel for long-haul trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles, offering extended driving ranges and reduced emissions.

Marine Transportation: LNG is increasingly being used as a fuel for ships, including cargo vessels and ferries, due to its environmental benefits and compliance with stricter marine emission regulations.

Industrial Sector: LNG fueling stations are also utilized in industries where natural gas is a primary energy source, such as mining, manufacturing, and power generation.

Market Outlook:

Growing Infrastructure: Governments and private companies are investing in the development of LNG infrastructure, including fueling stations, to support the expanding demand for LNG as a transportation fuel.

Regional Expansion: LNG fueling stations are being established in various regions globally, with significant growth observed in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Collaborations and Partnerships: Energy companies, fuel station operators, and vehicle manufacturers are forming strategic alliances to promote the adoption of LNG and accelerate the expansion of LNG fueling station networks.

Technological Innovations: Ongoing research and development efforts are focused on improving LNG storage and distribution technologies, enhancing station efficiency, and exploring the potential of liquefied biogas (LBG) as a renewable alternative to LNG.

Challenges:

Initial Infrastructure Costs: Establishing LNG fueling stations requires significant upfront investment, including storage tanks, dispensers, and safety measures, which can be a barrier to market entry.

Limited Market Awareness: Despite the environmental and economic advantages, there is still a need for greater awareness and education about LNG as a viable fuel option.

Regulatory Support: Governments can play a crucial role by providing supportive policies, incentives, and regulations that promote the adoption of LNG and facilitate the growth of the fueling station infrastructure.

Several key factors contribute to the growth and development of the LNG fueling station market. These factors include:

1.Environmental Regulations and Policies: Stricter regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting cleaner fuels have been a significant driver for the adoption of LNG as a transportation fuel. Governments and regulatory bodies are implementing policies and incentives to encourage the development of LNG infrastructure, including fueling stations.

2.Cost and Fuel Price Stability: LNG can provide cost advantages over traditional petroleum-based fuels, particularly in regions where natural gas is abundant and competitively priced. The stability of natural gas prices compared to the volatility of oil prices also makes LNG an attractive option for fleet operators and industries seeking fuel cost predictability.

3.Energy Security and Diversification: LNG offers an opportunity for countries to enhance their energy security by diversifying their fuel sources. This is particularly relevant for countries that have significant domestic natural gas resources but rely heavily on imported oil.

4.Advancements in LNG Technology: Technological advancements in LNG storage, transportation, and dispensing have made the construction and operation of fueling stations more efficient and cost-effective. Improved cryogenic storage tanks, vaporization systems, and dispensing equipment have contributed to the expansion of the LNG fueling infrastructure.

5.Increasing Adoption in Transportation Sector: The transportation industry, including heavy-duty vehicles and marine vessels, is increasingly adopting LNG as a fuel due to its lower emissions profile compared to diesel or gasoline. This demand from the transportation sector is driving the need for more LNG fueling stations to support the growing fleet of LNG-powered vehicles.

These key factors, along with ongoing technological advancements and supportive government policies, are expected to continue driving the growth of the LNG fueling station market in the coming years.

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By Olivia Rosane

Common Dreams

Jan. 9, 2024

"I won't allow for them to continue to poison my kids," one Gulf Coast environmental justice advocate said.

Climate advocates and frontline community leaders published a letter Tuesday urging concerned individuals to join them in Washington, D.C., in early February for a sit-in at the Department of Energy where they will demand that it end the expansion of liquefied natural gas exports.

Stopping the LNG buildout has emerged as a major priority for the climate movement in recent months, as just one proposed project, Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) facility, would emit 20 times more climate pollution than the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska. But CP2 is only one of more than 20 LNG export facilities planned for the Gulf Coast, which would have combined emissions that exceed those of the European Union or 850 coal plants, Stop LNG said in a statement.

"If [President Joe Biden] wants to be a true climate president, his administration will stop the approval of new LNG facilities. If not we'll keep pushing until they do," letter signatory and Gulf Coast environmental justice organizer Roishetta Ozane wrote on social media. "I won't allow for them to continue to poison my kids."

The action is planned for February 6-8 at the Department of Energy. "We're writing to ask you to do something hard but important: Come to Washington D.C. in the middle of this winter, to join a demonstration and, if you can, risk arrest in a large-scale civil disobedience action," the letter—which was signed by several prominent activists including Alexandria Villaseñor, Bill McKibben, Jane Fonda, Rebecca Solnit, and Varshini Prakash—begins.

The planned direct action builds on months of pressure on the administration to stop the planned expansion of LNG exports, including a petition to the DOE signed by more than 300,000 people and a letter to Biden signed by more than 170 scientists. Polling from Data for Progress and Fossil Free Media found that 60% of likely voters would support the Biden administration limiting LNG exports.

"We need the DOE to tell the president the truth: Expanding LNG damages our climate, and economy, and the communities forced to live alongside these facilities."

"It's time to convince the Department of Energy to stop licensing new export terminals for liquefied natural gas," Tuesday's letter reads. "Time after time they've approved these proposals, so the U.S. is now the biggest exporter of gas on Earth—and that volume could quadruple if the industry has its way. There's no bigger climate bomb left on planet Earth."

There are signs the administration is paying attention to the growing clamor and may be open to a change in policy. On Monday, Politico reported that the DOE was reviewing its decision-making process for approval LNG projects to make sure that it was considering the climate, economic, and security impacts.

"This would be smart policy and good politics," Jamie Henn of Fossil Free Media posted in response to the news.

The letter states that organizers "need the administration to stop CP2—the next big facility up for approval—and all other facilities by committing to a serious pause to rework the criteria for public interest designation, incorporating the latest science and economics, before any such facility is permitted," the letter reads.

"We need the DOE to tell the president the truth: Expanding LNG damages our climate, and economy, and the communities forced to live alongside these facilities," it continues. "That includes the land, water, and air in Louisiana and Texas, where most of these facilities are built—it's why some of us have fought on the front lines for years. We've rushed kids with asthma attacks to the hospital, seen our fishing spots and beaches polluted with chemicals, and breathe air filled with poisons everyday. We know what's at stake."

The letter writers said that they had committed "to keep this action peaceful in word, mood, and action." Those who cannot travel to D.C. may participate in solidarity actions from their home. Those who do plan to participate should sign up on stoplng.org. They will need to complete online training, including one session the night before risking arrest.

"2023 saw the hottest weather on this planet in at least 125,000 years; we think it is an honor to rise in defense of the planet we love, and the places where we live," the letter concludes. "Thank you for considering joining in."

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Germany's industrial might has been significantly aided by its access to cheap Russian energy. Now those taps are being closed. At the top of the German government they say they have a phased plan to deal with all dependencies on Russia for energy. It has been easy with coal, as they can simply buy it in shipped form from the likes of South Africa and Colombia. Oil too is mainly shipped on tankers, bar one refinery connected to a pipeline from Russia. But gas needs a significant investment in alternative infrastructure, basically the LNG terminals that enable the purchase of shipped gas from around the world. This normally takes years, but Germany is exploring the idea of floating terminals that some claim could be ready by the end of the year. Further permanent terminals will take two years or so, part of the German effort to reduce dependence on Russian gas from 55% to 10%.

Faisal Islam, BBC

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Torpediert Wirtschaftsministerium eigene Klimaziele?

LNG Wahnsinn schafft dauerhaft neue Abhängigkeiten

Zu diesem Schluss kann man kommen, wenn man die Pläne und die aktuellen Schritte für den Bau von LNG Terminals untersucht. Die taz schreibt: "Und nun baut ausgerechnet das grün geführte Klimaministerium eine LNG-Infrastruktur auf. Die fertigen und geplanten LNG-Kapazitäten belaufen sich im Mittel auf 73 Milliarden Kubikmeter. Das ist ein Drittel mehr Erdgas, als Deutschland einst aus Russland bezog."

Ausgerechnet LNG Gas soll importiert werden, das in der Energiebilanz so viel schlechter da steht als Pipeline Gas. Um das Gas auf Schiffen tranportieren zu können, muss das geförderte Erdgas auf unter minus 161 Grad Celsius abgekühlt werden. Als Flüssigkeit braucht es dann nur ein Sechshundertstel so viel Platz wie das Gas. Für das Abkühlen muss viel Eneergie aufgewendet werden, auch das wieder Verflüssigen wird maschinell unter Energieeinsatz beschleunigt, damit die Schiffe nicht zu lange an den Terminals liegen. Dabei wird im besten Fall nur das umliegende Meerwasser als Wärmetauscher und "ein wenig" elektrische Pumpleistung aufgewendet. Im Ergebnis stellte das Bundesumweltministerium dazu fest, flüssiges LNG, also mit dem Schiff angeliefertes Erdgas, bringe "im Vergleich zur Kohle in der Regel keine Treibhausgasminderung mit sich".

Zur schlechteren Energiebilanz im Vergleich zum Pipeline Gas kommt noch die verheerende Klimabilanz als fossiler Energieträger - den man ja eigentlich abschaffen oder zumindest zurückdrängen wollte. Nun werden LNG Terminals gebaut und im Besitz der Bundesregerung betrieben, weil niemand da war, der das Risiko tragen wollte und den Steuerzahler Milliarden kosten wird. Die Terminals sind mit Ausnahme von Lubmin für 15-20 Jahre beantragt. In Lubmin soll die Anlage dauerhaft betrieben werden. Dabei will die Bundesregierung bis 2045 klimaneutral sein ...

Nebenbei kann man in dem Artikel der taz noch erfahren, dass die LNG-Einkaufspolitik der deutschen Energiekonzerne dazu geführt hat, dass diese nun langfristige Lieferverträge mit US Firmen abschließen, die diese erst dazu bringen z.B. das Plaquemines-Terminal südlich von New Orleans sowie das Terminal Calcasieu Pass 2 (aus-) zu bauen. "Beides sind Hafenprojekte, die überhaupt erst durch solch langfristige Abnahmeverträge wie mit EnBW für Venture Global wirtschaftlich interessant werden."

Wir bezahlen also den klimaschädlichen Ausbau der LNG Wirtschaft nicht nur hier im Lande, sondern fördern diese Technologie auch noch in den USA ...

Mehr dazu bei https://taz.de/Fossile-Politik/!5983492/

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Bundesnetzagentur verteidigt Ausbau von LNG-Terminals

Bundesnetzagentur verteidigt Ausbau von LNG-Terminals | #LNG #Terminal #Ausbau #Bundesnetzagentur

Der Präsident der Bundesnetzagentur, Klaus Müller, verteidigt den Ausbau von LNG-Terminals. “Mit mehr LNG-Kapazitäten beschaffen sich Deutschland und Europa mehr Möglichkeiten zum Gaseinkauf”, sagte er dem “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland”. Wenn ein Winter einmal nicht so lauwarm sein sollte wie der letzte oder wenn sich Putin entscheide, die Gaslieferungen über die Ukraine nach Südosteuropa zu…

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Bundesnetzagentur verteidigt Ausbau von LNG-Terminals

Bundesnetzagentur verteidigt Ausbau von LNG-Terminals | #LNG #Terminal #Ausbau #Bundesnetzagentur

Der Präsident der Bundesnetzagentur, Klaus Müller, verteidigt den Ausbau von LNG-Terminals. “Mit mehr LNG-Kapazitäten beschaffen sich Deutschland und Europa mehr Möglichkeiten zum Gaseinkauf”, sagte er dem “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland”. Wenn ein Winter einmal nicht so lauwarm sein sollte wie der letzte oder wenn sich Putin entscheide, die Gaslieferungen über die Ukraine nach Südosteuropa zu…

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World’s largest LNG terminal begins testing in Hong Kong waters The world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, built in Hong Kong waters, entered trial service yesterday. In the announcement made by the China National Offshore Petroleum Corporation (CNOOC), it was reported that the world's largest LNG terminal was put into service for trial purposes, and the ship was unloading materials and the pipeline was put into service for the first time at the terminal. According to the announcement, after the official commissioning of the natural gas project, Hong Kong's rate of electricity generation based on clean energy is expected to increase significantly, which is of great importance for optimizing the energy structure in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. The natural gas project under construction in Hong Kong is the largest onshore energy infrastructure project for the Hong Kong Special https://www.news2sea.com/worlds-largest-lng-terminal-begins-testing-in-hong-kong-waters/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News2sea

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Germany completes LNG terminal in move to diversify energy supply

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Berlin has announced the completion of its first liquified natural gas terminal, the first of five facilities across the country as it moves away from Russian energy contracts(..)

P.S. Germany is finally doing what it should have done 8 years ago, when the open Russian attack on Ukraine began

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Fueling the Future: Meeting Natural Gas Demand through LNG Terminals, Pipelines, and Refineries in India

Meeting the surging natural gas demand in India necessitates robust infrastructure. LNG terminals, pipelines, and refineries play vital roles in this endeavor. LNG terminals facilitate the import and storage of liquefied natural gas, while pipelines ensure efficient distribution across the nation. Refineries, on the other hand, process natural gas into various products, meeting diverse industrial and residential needs. Together, these components form the backbone of India's natural gas ecosystem, supporting its energy transition and economic growth.

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The global small-scale LNG market size is projected to reach USD 2.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast period. It is mainly driven by the economies of scale in the design and construction of facilities. Small-scale LNG has gained attractiveness in recent years, due to several factors including environmental emission policies, increasing LNG demand from remote locations in applications, such as industrial & power, and the ability to transport LNG over long distances without the need for heavy investment in pipelines, land acquisition across multiple states or countries, and the operational costs of such pipelines.

The rising demand for LNG from different end-use applications such as heavy-duty vehicles, and industrial & power are propelling the growth of the small-scale LNG market globally. However, factors such as the global economic slowdown and limited receiving terminal infrastructure in APAC could affect market growth.

The Linde Group (Germany), Wartsila Corporation (Finland), Honeywell International Inc. (US), General Electric (US), Engie (France), and Gazprom (Russia) are some of the key players dealing in small-scale LNG globally. 

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PT. DEB: Pembangunan Terminal LNG Tak Akan Timbulkan Kerusakan Lingkungan, ada Perjanjian yang Mengaturnya

BALIPORTALNEWS.COM, DENPASAR - Terkait adanya sejumlah penolakan dari sejumlah warga di Desa Adat Intaran, yang khawatir terhadap rencana pembangunan terminal LNG Sidakarya oleh Perusahaan Daerah (Perusda) Bali yang dalam hal ini adalah PT. Dewata Energi Bersih (PT. DEB). Pihak PT. DEB memastikan bahwa ada perjanjian yang ketat dab mengatur pembangunan Terminal LNG tidak akan timbulkan kerusakan lingkungan. Hal tersebut diungkapkan langsung oleh Humas PT. DEB, Ida Bagus Purbanegara, pada Selasa (28/6/2022) siang, yang menegaskan bahwa dalam proses pengerukan untuk rencana pembangunan terminal LNG di Sidakarya hanya melanjutkan 1 meter dari kedalaman yang ada saat ini. "Pengerukan hanya bertambah 1 meter lagi dari kedalaman sekarang yang sudah 9 meter. Ini melanjutkan yang telah dilakukan oleh pihak Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID) untuk reklamasi Pulau Serangan sebelumnya," ungkap IB Purbanegara. Lebih lanjut dijelaskan, mengenai kekhawatiran rusaknya keberadaan terumbu karang sendiri jelasnya, tidak terdampak karena alurnya di luar alur terumbu karang. Purbanegara menambahkan untuk mengembalikan kondisi mangrove dan perbaikan lingkungan sekitarnya dalam hal ini sudah direncanakan dengan perjanjian yang ketat. "Tidak ada abrasi, karena arus laut sekarang justru akan menambah tanah pantai di Mertasari. Makin lama pantai di Mertasari akan bertambah dan akan sama dengan tanah stock pile di Mertasari. Untuk masalah mangrove sudah ada perjanjian yang ketat, bahwa sebelum G20, pipa hanya lewat 10 meter di bawah lahan Tahura dan tidak menyentuh sama sekali hutan Tahura. Pipa dipasang memakai technology horizontal directional drilling. Pengerjaannya dari tepi laut ke tepi jalan raya, sehingga tidak menyentuh lahan Tahura sama sekali," tegasnya. Selanjutnya, dalam perjanjian ketat dengan Tahura, disebutkan jika ada lahan mangrove yg dipakai, maka itu harus diganti 2 kali lipat luas penggantian nya. Hal demikian juga harus dilakukan oleh DEB, yang ikut dalam pembersihan, dan perbaikan ekosistem mangrove yang ada di wilayah kerja DEB, dan ada CSRnya (corporate social responsibility). "Selain itu, sesuai prinsip 'Mangrove For Life', unit Tahura dan DEB juga akan membangun aktivitas-aktivitas pemberdayaan masyarakat antara lain Budi Daya Perikanan dan pariwisata di wilayah mangrove tersebut," paparnya. (aar/bpn) Read the full article

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Things Biden and the Democrats did, this week.

January 19-26 2024

The Energy Department announced its pausing all new liquefied natural gas export facilities. This puts a pause on export terminal in Louisiana which would have been the nation's largest to date. The Department will use the pause to study the climate impact of LNG exports. Environmentalists cheer this as a major win they have long pushed for.

The Transportation Department announced 5 billion dollars for new infrastructure projects. The big ticket item is 1 billion dollars to replace the 60 year old Blatnik Bridge between Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota which has been dangerous failing since 2017. Other projects include $600 million to replace the 1-5 bridge between Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, $427 million for the first offshore wind terminal on the West Coast, $372 million to replace the 90 year old Sagamore Bridge that connects Cape Cod to the mainland,$300 million for the Port of New Orleans, and $142 million to fix the I-376 corridor in Pittsburgh.

the White House Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access announced new guidance that requires insurance companies must cover contraceptive medications under the Affordable Care Act. The Biden Administration also took actions to make sure contraceptive medications would be covered under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. HHS has launched a program to educate all patients about their rights to emergency abortion medical care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. This week marks 1 year since President Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum seeking to protect medication abortion and all federal agencies have reported on progress implementing it.

A deal between Democrats and Republicans to restore the expand the Child Tax Credit cleared its first step in Congress by being voted out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The Child Tax Credit would affect 16 million kids in the first year and lift 400,000 out of poverty. The Deal also includes an expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit which will lead to 200,000 new low income rental units being built, and also tax relief to people affected by natural disasters

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted for a bill to allow President Biden to seize $5 billion in Russian central bank assets. Biden froze the assets at the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine, but under this new bill could distribute these funds to Ukraine, Republican Rand Paul was the only vote against.

The Senate passed the "Train More Nurses Act" seeking to address the critical national shortage of nurses. It aims to increase pathways for LPNs to become RNs as well as a review of all nursing programs nationally to see where improvements can be made

3 more Biden Judges were confirmed, bring the total number of Judges appointed by President Biden to 171. For the first time in history the majority of federal judge nominees have not been white men. Biden has also appointed Public Defenders and civil rights attorneys breaking the model of corporate lawyers usually appointed to life time federal judgeships