Shaping the future – perspectives for energy imports
From the start of operations, the terminal will also be suitable for the import of Bio-LNG and synthetic LNG. This will enable the terminal to handle alternative forms of LNG alongside conventional LNG and support their increased use over time.
Bio-LNG is produced from biogenic sources, while synthetic LNG is produced using renewable energy. Production sites are often located in regions outside Europe with favourable wind and solar conditions. Many stakeholders therefore expect that a significant share of these energy carriers will continue to be imported in the future. The fossil share can then be reduced gradually through the use of Bio-LNG or synthetic LNG, initially most likely through blending.
The terminal as a partner for the energy and mobility transition
As a further, extremely important component of the entire project, we are already giving careful consideration to the future import of hydrogen or hydrogen derivatives in the detailed planning of our terminal project. All parties involved have a keen interest in ensuring that the project remains viable at all times. We are therefore continuously examining which technology can be used, how and when.
In the long term, an import infrastructure such as the terminal in Brunsbüttel remains indispensable. Our project will therefore contribute to the successful further development of Schleswig-Holstein as a state committed to the energy transition.