Nevertheless, information from Brussels-based fuel infrastructure operator GIE signifies decrease capability use on the Baltic Sea terminals in comparison with these on the North Sea.
GIE statistics present that the terminals in Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel collectively fed some 59.1 terawatt hours of fuel into the grid in 2024.
In response to the info, the 2 different floating terminals on the Baltic Sea contributed about 8.5 terawatt hours final yr.
The Federal Community Company, Germany’s essential infrastructure authority, reported a slight lower in pure fuel imports by way of the LNG terminals, totalling 68 terawatt hours final yr, down from 69.7 terawatt hours within the earlier yr, a decline of about 2.4%
In response to the company, LNG’s share of complete fuel imports stays low, accounting for some 8% final yr, a modest improve of about one proportion level from the yr earlier than.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the German authorities pushed for the development of LNG terminals to cut back dependence on Russian fuel provides, which have been severely restricted and ultimately ceased.
The terminals have sparked controversy resulting from their price and environmental influence.
(dpa)
