Nord Gas Solutions Powers Next Phase Of Dutch LNG Import Expansion

Nord Gas Solutions will supply a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification system module for Belgium-based Exmar, a provider of liquid gas transportation and floating LNG infrastructure. The system will be installed as part of the conversion of a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) needed for the expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal in Eemshaven, Netherlands.

Nord Gas Solutions is the new corporate brand formed following Mutares SE & Co. KGaA’s acquisition of Wärtsilä Gas Solutions in June. Its regasification units are available either as multi-skid deliveries or as complete turnkey and single-lift topside modules.

The EemsEnergyTerminal commenced commercial operations in 2022 as part of the Netherlands’ strategy to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on Russian natural gas. Jointly owned by Gasunie and Vopak, the terminal receives LNG delivered by ship, regasifies it, and injects the natural gas into the national transmission network. The facility currently supplies approximately 282.52 bcf (8 bcm) of natural gas annually, making a significant contribution to the Netherlands’ energy needs. 

Earlier this year, the terminal’s owners reached a final investment decision to expand the facility’s import capacity to 303.7 bcf (8.6 bcm) per year, equivalent to roughly 25% of the Netherlands’ annual natural gas demand. 

EemsEnergyTerminal has secured contracts with customers to supply LNG to the terminal during the 2028 to 2036 period, with a substantial portion of the available capacity already committed. Discussions are ongoing with various market participants regarding the remaining allocation.