There was also considerable interest in our project in the neighbouring municipality of Sankt Margarethen, which, with a population of around 820, lies just a few kilometres from the terminal site. Around 80 people attended an information session at the community centre yesterday evening to discuss the current status of the project and its prospects for the municipality and the region.

14 April 2026

As part of a round-table discussion at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences in Heide yesterday, we briefed key regional partners on the current status of the German LNG project. Those represented included the Federal Employment Agency in Heide, Entwicklungsgesellschaft Westholstein mbH, the Unterelbe-Westküste Business Association (UVUW), the Flensburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Welcome Centre Schleswig-Holstein and the West Coast University of Applied Sciences. In addition to the progress of construction, the focus was also on initial insights into possible future operational procedures and further prospects for the project.

14 April 2026

Today, the Frankfurt Regional Court today dismissed a lawsuit brought by Hanseatic Energy Hub (HEH) against the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) as inadmissible. HEH had brought the claim alleging unlawful state aid in connection with KfW’s investment in the German LNG Terminal in Brunsbüttel. German LNG Terminal is neither a defendant nor a party to the proceedings, but rather a so-called ‘intervener’ on the side of KfW. German LNG Terminal welcomes the decision to dismiss the claim, as it provides further clarity on the matter.

25 March 2026

German LNG Terminal has agreed with the Waterways and Shipping Authority Weser-Jade-North Sea (WSV) on the use of the area around buoy E3 for the disposal of dredged material from the so-called “berthing basin” at the jetty and the access to this area. A systematic monitoring during the whole process is planned to be carried out by the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA).

30 January 2026

A good start to the New Year: Offshore works have progressed steadily over the past weeks. Each installed pile brings the terminal’s marine infrastructure and its role in Europe’s energy security and transition another step closer to operation. We wish all our team members and partners a happy, safe and successful 2026!

07 January 2026

The entire German LNG team would like to thank its business and cooperation partners for their collaboration in 2025 and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year in 2026!

19 December 2025

Dialogue leads to new perspectives and opportunities: Yesterday, members of the Brunsbüttel Council visited our project site. Mayor Martin Schmedtje, Council Chairman Michael Kunkowski and other council members gained first-hand impressions of the current construction progress. In addition to the ongoing works, the visit focused on neighbourly exchange and the perspectives that the project offers for Brunsbüttel itself, the adjacent ChemCoast Park and the wider region.

18 November 2025

Today, another high-ranking delegation, this time from Bangladesh, visited Brunsbüttel from the state-owned company PetroBangla. Together with our partners from the Entwicklungsgesellschaft Westholstein (egw), we were able to present our European LNG terminal project, its conversion to hydrogen-based use and its integration into the industrial site.

29 September 2025

In addition to the ongoing work on the terminal site, the construction of the jetty is also continuing to take shape: A few days ago, the first monopiles were unloaded in the port of Rotterdam. The large-dimensioned steel pipes will later serve as mooring facilities for LNG ships and form the basis for the future jetty in Brunsbüttel. Their delivery marks the start of the next phase of the project: the foundation work for the jetty. The installation of the monopiles is planned for the summer and marks the official start of construction work in this section. The construction project is being carried out by a Dutch partner team consisting of Ballast Nedam Infra B.V. and Hakkers Waterbouw. It is being organised by CS Gas North, our Spanish general contractor, a joint venture between Grupo Cobra and Sener. This marks another milestone in the joint European project.

14 July 2025

Construction work at the terminal site is progressing steadily. At the turn of the year 2024/25, the focus shifted from earthworks to the installation of foundation piles for the two main LNG tanks – future landmarks of the terminal. Each tank, measuring around 80 metres in diameter and 53 metres in height, is being built with pre-stressed walls and reinforced foundations to allow for future storage of hydrogen carriers such as ammonia. This adds significant complexity to the construction: each tank is supported by 2,800 piles, each approximately 20 metres long – twice as many as would be needed for LNG storage alone. The piling work has now been completed, and DOMINION Polska has started construction on the tank foundations. In parallel, a further 3,000 piles are being installed to support the process facilities and other infrastructure. At the same time, Ballast Nedam Infra B.V. and Hakkers Waterbouw are preparing to begin construction of the jetty in late summer. More than 150 skilled workers are currently on site – all working towards the shared goal of commencing terminal operations as early as possible in 2027.

03 July 2025

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation of 20 companies and organisations from Argentina to the Energy Coast. The visit was organised by the German-Argentine Chamber of Industry and Commerce as part of an exploratory tour through northern Germany. Together with our partners at Entwicklungsgesellschaft Westholstein mbH and WTSH GmbH, we provided insights into the LNG and hydrogen markets, as well as our role in Germany’s energy security and transition. Argentina and Germany each bring distinct strengths: while Argentina offers extensive natural and human resources, Germany is driving forward its strategy for a greener energy future. We are pleased to be part of this European-Argentine energy dialogue.

14 May 2025

The construction of our LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel is a European project that makes an important contribution to a secure and reliable energy supply, as well as to the European energy transition. In this context, the companies Ballast Nedam Infra B.V. and Hakkers Waterbouw are joining forces to build the large jetty that forms part of the wider energy project on the Energy Coast. In addition, a smaller jetty for LNG bunker vessels and inland waterway ships will be constructed. The construction work will involve the use of various crane vessels, floating booms and pontoons. The aim is to ensure an efficient and sustainable process using the latest technologies. Construction of the jetty is scheduled to start in summer 2025 and be completed by the end of 2026.

17 April 2025

Yesterday, as part of our regular exchange with our neighbours (“Klönschnack”), we also had our first exchange with the regional pilots. With around 300 members, the Elbe Pilot Brotherhood is one of the largest and oldest pilot associations in the world. With three pilot stations staffed around the clock in the region, they are there where shipping needs them - in wind and weather, they take over pilotage duties on the Lower Elbe and thus also in the area of our terminal. As Elbe pilots, they are experienced mariners with the highest nautical license. They are already starting to think about how to guide the LNG tankers skilfully and safely to our jetty. The colleagues will expand and train their knowledge in regular assignments on the ship simulator.

11 October 2024

The Schleswig-Holstein Planning Approval Authority has issued the planning approval decision for the construction of the land and water-side harbour infrastructure for the land-based LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel. The corresponding decision has now been handed over to German LNG Terminal GmbH. The documents submitted served to determine the permissibility of the planned terminal at the Brunsbüttel site. This planning approval marks a further decisive milestone in the realisation of the project. We would therefore like to thank everyone who has constructively supported us along the way!

26 September 2024

Today, the Schleswig-Holstein State Office for the Environment held an extensive discussion meeting as part of the public participation process for approval under the Federal Immission Control Act. From an approval law perspective, the overall project consists of the planning approval procedure for the port infrastructure including the waterside facilities and an immission control approval procedure for the landside interim storage of LNG including the corresponding ancillary facilities.

24 September 2024

The Schleswig-Holstein State Office for the Environment has granted the German LNG Terminal authorisation in accordance with Section 8a (‘Authorisation for early commencement’) of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG). This means that construction and measures to test the operational capability of the facility can begin before final approval is granted if, among other things, a favourable decision can be expected for the applicant and there is a public interest in an early start.

08 September 2024

Join our team and support us with the transparency of financial processes. As a Finance & Controlling student trainee (m/f/d), you will be responsible for tasks such as target/actual variance analyses, presentations for the CFO and the preparation of final reports. Are you studying economics, do you have some work experience and are you characterised by good communication and analytical skills? Then apply now and work in an international environment with modern working conditions. Send your application to people@germanlng.com.

10 July 2024

Team member wanted! We at German LNG Terminal are currently a team of around 40 specialists. We are united by the aim that our project, a land-based terminal that enables the continuous and future-oriented import of energy, will go into regular operation as early as possible in 2027 so that it can make its contribution to energy security and the future. Now we are looking for additional support: A Senior Document Controller (m/f/d) manages all documents created that are relevant for the implementation of the project, from the initial project phase to the handover of the plant to the operations team (operational phase). If interested, for further details please get in touch with us via people@germanlng.com.

10 July 2024

Today, German LNG Terminal organised its fourth “Klönschnack” event at the Hotel Hamburger Hof in Brunsbüttel. The format has established itself as a fixed point of contact where neighbours can ask their questions about the project. We particularly appreciate the regular, direct dialogue on site.

12 June 2024

The first preparatory measures have now been started, including site installation, and fencing for the construction phase, earthworks to consolidate and drain the land areas and the construction of construction roads and access routes. First steps towards the swift and safe realization of the project.

21 March 2024

On 13 March 2024 at 5 pm, the German LNG Terminal team invites the neighborhood to a get-together at the Hotel Hof Hamburg in Brunsbüttel. Now that the preparatory measures can begin, we look forward to presenting the project, talking to neighbours and answering their questions. The get-together will take place regularly, a registration is not necessary.

08 March 2024

Although we are currently still in the permit process, our application to start the initial preparatory work was approved on Friday. This means that individual measures will begin over the next few weeks, including site installation and fencing for the construction phase, earthworks to consolidate and drain the land areas as well as the construction of construction roads and access routes. We are delighted that after a long period of planning and preparation, we can now get started directly on site at ChemCoastpark.

19 February 2024

The European Commission has today granted state aid clearance for the implementation of the Brunsbüttel LNG terminal project by the shareholders KfW (on behalf of the German government), Gasunie and RWE. The project will be undertaken by the three shareholders according to their shares, i.e. 50 % by KfW, 40 % by Gasunie and 10 % by RWE.

27 July 2023

The past few days were characterised by good discussions with domestic and foreign guests, experts and interested parties. It began with an intensive exchange of ideas on the hydrogen economy with the Schleswig-Holstein Economic Development and Technology Transfer Agency (WTSH) in Kiel. This was followed in the evening by a relaxed round of our “Klönschnack” with neighbours. And the next morning, we received a visit from Berlin: the energy and infrastructure specialists from the Dutch embassy came to find out about the current status of this European project.

11 April 2024

Excellent, forward-looking discussions with our partner team from ConocoPhillips from Norway, London and the USA to bring them up to date. The two days were more than intensively spent – at our project office, on site at the future location, in the regional plant manager roundtable (“Werkleiterrunde”), as well as at the state government in Kiel. Beyond the day, the focus was also on the prospects at the site in order to systematically advance the low-fossil and fossil-free future through mutual learnings. Thanks to ConocoPhillips for the visit, thanks to all other participants for the input.

14 June 2023

Today we sat down with representatives of the regionally based Fachhochschulen (universities of applied sciences) Wedel and Westküste (Heide) to discuss possibilities for cooperation in the sense of a “Partnership for Innovation”. We would like to thank them for their visit and for a constructive exchange in a relaxed atmosphere.

26 May 2023

A broad range of experts from business, industry, politics and administration, including sceptics of the path, met once again for an intensive exchange on energy security and energy transition in Schleswig-Holstein at the 3rd Infrastructure Forum on the West Coast. “Energieküste (Energy Coast)” is the keyword – not only for this discussion forum, but for all the bundled ideas and projects. So, we were not only present, but right where we belong! Thank you for excellent discussions!

4 May 2023

Systematically and step by step the planning and development of the terminal project is progressing. A barge from Wiertsema & Partners is performing geotechnical investigations within the river Elbe on our behalf and with the support of our partner and EPC Contractor team from Cobra & Sener.

27 March 2023

Today we are holding a discussion with the regional newspaper Dithmarscher Landeszeitung to give readers – and thus the people in the region – an update on where we stand, on the differences between the FSRU and our project, and what the prospects for the site will be.

18 March 2023

Today we are meeting again with the colleagues of the so-called Standortrunde of the ChemCoast Park Brunsbüttel to exchange ideas. The Standortrunde is a group of many stakeholders around the industrial site. Among other things, we look forward to an update on the use of industrial waste heat and the expansion of the energy network in the region.

07 March 2023

Together with Salzgitter AG subsidiary Mannesmann Grossrohr GmbH, DB Cargo is supplying the final pipes for Gasunie Deutschland required to connect the terminal infrastructures in Brunsbüttel to the Northwest European gas grid. Around 3,000 pipes were transported by rail for this purpose. The new connecting pipeline is also suitable for the transport of hydrogen.

06 February 2023

Energy experts from Rotterdam, organized in the Rotary Club based there, visit the Brunsbüttel site. Members of the Brunsbüttel Rotary Club, the regional economic development agency as well as we give an overview of the diverse developments on site.

06 February 2023

Dear partners, friends, and followers of our project, we would like to thank you very much for your cooperation and interest in the year that is now coming to an end. We are looking forward to the time ahead together in 2023!

20 December 2022

Tobias Goldschmidt, Energy Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, finds out about the status of the pipeline connection.

08 December 2022

German LNG Terminal presents the current project status at the online conference of the DVGW trade association “Infrastructure for secure energy supply – LNG and hydrogen terminals”.

06 December 2022

Business experts from the Hamburg metropolitan region gather information and discuss current project plans in the region at (the) Elbehafen Brunsbüttel.

28 November 2022

Dr. Erich Jurdik joins the team as the new, highly experienced managing director

15 October 2022

At the after-work meeting of the Pinneberg County Rotary Club, German LNG Terminal presents the current project status.

20 September 2022

At the invitation of the so-called Plant Manager Round Table of the Brunsbüttel-based ChemCoast Park, an excellent discussion unfolds. The tenor: Work on the various components is already being carried out at full speed on site, and Brunsbüttel is doing everything in order to play a key role in Germany's future and sustainable security of supply and energy transition.

29 August 2022

The “Unternehmensverband Unterelbe-Westküste e. V.” (UVUW; a regional association of companies) invites to a Digital Theme Café at the booth of the energy terminal in Brunsbüttel.

29 July 2022

Information to market participants and partners of German LNG Terminal GmbH: Expression of interest procedure for additional 1.8 bcma terminal capacity.

22 July 2022

Please register: Expression of interest procedure

To ensure that we also have a continuous regional presence and are available as a discussion partner for young people, we are on site at the “Louisenlunder Zukunftssymposium” (a symposium for the future) in Schleswig-Holstein.

24 June 2022