The state-owned German LNG terminal operator Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) has announced the arrival of the FSRU Excelsior to complete the Wilhelmshaven 2 terminal in Northern Germany The FSRU will be installed offshore at 2 km south of the Wilhelmshaven 1 terminal (commissioned in 2022) The 138,000 m3 plant will be connected to the gas grid and put into operation after passing through safety test for the commissioning the vessel is expected to reach a regasification and grid feed-in capacity of up to 4.6 bcm each The Wilhelmshaven 2 represents DET’s third operational terminal in the country after the Wilhelmshaven 1 (7.5 bcm/year) and Brunsbüttel (8 bcm/year) the 13.3 bcm/year Stade LNG terminal is currently under development and is scheduled for completion in 2027 According to preliminary data from the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) German gas imports amounted to 865 TWh (-11%) of which 69 TWh of natural gas were imported via the country’s LNG terminals in Wilhelmshaven representing about 8% of the country’s total imports World LNG Database offers a complete set of data on LNG markets The service provides detailed information on existing and planned liquefaction and regasification plants It also includes LNG shipping around the world time series on regasification and liquefaction capacities LNG flows and LNG prices for all players in the market Register now to subscribe to our informative monthly Germany's Wilhelmshaven 1 liquefied natural gas terminal is set to reopen shortly after completing scheduled repair work on the superstructure on the jetty of its transhipment facility last week according to a note on operator DET's website It said that the regasification ship Hoegh Esperanza, which waited nearby during the four days of work had returned to its mooring at midday on April 26 "The Esperanza will now be connected to the superstructure and will soon be able to receive the next delivery from an LNG tanker and feed it into the German gas grid," said the note issued by Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH The Lower Saxony state's port operator had been digging at the site to ensure the ongoing Another regasification ship, called Excelsior, was due to arrive at Wilhelmshaven on Monday, providing the site with a second LNG import option, DET announced on Friday DET charters ships at the LNG terminals of Wilhelmshaven, Brunsbuettel and Stade, which the Berlin government commissioned during the height of Europe's energy crisis in 2022. 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Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service, delivered to your Email five times per week Energy SecuritySecond FSRU for Germany’s Deutsche Energy Terminal arrives at WilhelmshavenDelayed start for additional unit as country grapples with energy needs and decarbonisation moves Electric Hydrogen began conducting the preliminary front-end engineering design (“pre-FEED”) work for the project in October 2024 Uniper’s Green Wilhelmshaven project consists of two major systems: large-scale electrolysis The electrolyzer will be built in Wilhelmshaven on the site of Uniper’s former coal-fired power plant The ammonia import terminal is planned in the immediate vicinity of the first LNG terminal in the north of Wilhelmshaven the two projects could meet a significant quantity of Germany's projected demand for green hydrogen Both plants will be connected via pipelines to the German hydrogen backbone and to underground storage facilities in northern Germany Uniper aims to transform Wilhelmshaven into a central hub for green hydrogen in Germany This is also confirmed by the “Project of Common Interest” (PCI) status granted to both projects The large-scale electrolysis will use renewable electricity from wind farms creating zero-carbon green hydrogen gas for Uniper’s industrial customers Green hydrogen plays a critical role in enabling industries like chemicals marine and air transport to chart a realistic path to carbon neutrality Decisive factors in the selection of the electrolysis technology were Electric Hydrogen's advanced proton exchange membrane electrolysis (PEM) technology and the company’s offering of a fully integrated plant design to minimize hydrogen production costs Electric Hydrogen’s low-cost 100 MW electrolyzer plants are available for deployment in the European Union in 2026 “We aim to drive the efforts to decarbonize German and European industry Uniper’s hydrogen project is a cornerstone of our plans to shape the energy transition,” said Susanne Thöle “We’re excited to begin the pre-FEED work on this project with Electric Hydrogen in whom we have found a partner who understands our goals and supports our vision We want to be the most trusted partner for policymakers industry and society on how to make Europe’s energy supply secure “Uniper is committed to becoming a leader in low-carbon energy,” said Raffi Garabedian “We’re excited to help them fulfill this mission by bringing our advanced electrolysis technology and low project cost to Wilhelmshaven as their exclusive electrolysis partner Electric Hydrogen was founded to make the switch from fossil fuels to zero-carbon green hydrogen an economic inevitability Green Wilhelmshaven is a monumental step toward that goal.” Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach and activities in more than 40 countries the company makes an important contribution to security of supply in Europe particularly in its core markets of Germany Uniper’s operations encompass power generation in Europe Uniper procures gas - including liquefied natural gas (LNG) - and other energy sources on global markets The company owns and operates gas storage facilities with a total capacity of more than 7 billion cubic meters Uniper intends to be completely carbon-neutral by 2040 Uniper aims for its installed power generating capacity to be more than 80% zero-carbon by the early 2030s the company is transforming its power plants and facilities and investing in flexible Uniper is already one of Europe’s largest operators of hydropower plants and is helping further expand solar and wind power which are essential for a more sustainable and secure future The company is progressively expanding its gas portfolio to include green gases like hydrogen and biomethane and aims to convert to these gases over the long term Uniper is a reliable partner for communities and industrial enterprises for planning and implementing innovative lower-carbon solutions on their decarbonization journey is active worldwide along the entire hydrogen value chain and is conducting projects to make hydrogen a mainstay of the energy supply Electric Hydrogen manufactures delivers and commissions the world’s most powerful electrolyzers for critical industries to produce the lowest cost electrolytic hydrogen The company’s complete 100 MW plant includes all system components required to turn water and electricity into hydrogen Electric Hydrogen’s advanced proton exchange membrane electrolysis (PEM) technology helps critical industries achieve their climate and energy security objectives by making electrolytic hydrogen an economic inevitability Electric Hydrogen has a team of more than 300 people with operations in California and Massachusetts The company was founded in 2020 and has secured more than $750M in financing to date Uniper SEJulia GrebeHead of Stakeholder-Management North-GermanyT +49 170 / 715 95 05julia.grebe@uniper.energy Electric HydrogenLiam Sullivanelectrichydrogen@v2comms.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page a Belgium-based producer of electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen (e-NG) is advancing its Green Energy Hub in Wilhelmshaven with the development of a liquid CO2 export terminal Future phases of the hub will introduce an autothermal reformer and a green power producing facility the CO2 export terminal will serve as a “key” hub for receiving CO2 captured from emitter sites and transported by rail or pipeline to Wilhelmshaven It will handle and interim store CO2 for export to storage facilities in the North or Baltic Sea or to transport it to countries with an abundance of renewable energy sources for e-NG production To support the development of the terminal TES became a founding member of the Carbon Management Alliance (CM Alliance) an industrial initiative in Germany focused on implementing carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies The producer said that the hub’s expansion supports the organization’s goals to drive innovative cross-industry solutions and create infrastructure for efficient carbon management stated: “The CO2 export terminal will be a key asset for Germany’s industrial decarbonization connecting CO2 emitters and hard-to-abate industry clusters across Germany and Europe This approach allows emissions to be transported without requiring significant new infrastructure and the Czech Republic can be delivered to Wilhelmshaven The project could connect to storage facilities in Norway with the potential to integrate future sites through the flexible ship-based export facility.” TES revealed that is in discussions with Advantage Partners (AP) to explore potential investments in TES’ e-NG projects including the Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub the company partnered up with Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) to accelerate the adoption of e-NG and “lead” the transition towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector by 2050 Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups (Reuters) — Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal said on Friday it has successfully sold all liquefied natural gas regasification slots offered at the liquefied gas terminals of Brunsbuettel and Wilhelmshaven for this year The strong demand for the slots shows how countries affected by the ending of pipeline gas supply from Russia to Central Europe in January are looking for more LNG deliveries and alternative supply routes "Slots were marketed both with and without obligation to deliver for the traders All 50 slots offered were sold," DET said in a statement The bookings show growing interest by traders in using German LNG terminals with Germany becoming a transit hub for onward supplies to Eastern Europe after scrapping of a fee for transporting gas across borders The average price achieved in the December auction was 0.11 euros per million British thermal units (MMBtu) while the February auction average price was 0.30 euros per MMBtu "We are looking ahead as the currently declining storage levels must be replenished in good time during the year," Peter Roettgen DET is a state-owned German company responsible for operating terminals where LNG is imported via ship Wilhelmshaven on Germany's north coast and Brunsbuettel on the Elbe River in northern Germany are floating storage and regasification units that were installed to counter the loss of Russian pipeline supply to Germany in 2022 One of our administrators will review your comment before posting it onto the website The first China-Europe Express (CEX) cargo ship arrived at Germany’s Wilhelmshaven port on January 24 as part of the new express maritime service between China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan Port and Germany The direct journey took 26 days and reduced the usual shipping time between Asia and Europe by nearly two weeks a company backed by Zhejiang Seaport Logistics group which launched in 2023 offering feeder services to the UAE The Kawa Ningbo, built in 2002, is a 2,495 TEU container vessel that was previously operated by Wan Hai before being acquired by Chinese interests in July 2024 The ship is 656 feet (200 meters) long and has a deadweight tonnage (dwt) of 30,240 The CEX service is being promoted as the fastest maritime shipping option from Asia to Europe as it directly connects the Yangtze River Delta to Germany’s JadeWeserPort particularly for high-value goods like lithium batteries the Chinese government played an important role in the project chairman of Zhejiang Seaport Logistics Group discusses the role of the service in strengthening China-Europe trade ties under the Belt and Road Initiative The CEX service is expected to boost trade at Wilhelmshaven stated that Wilhelmshaven can accommodate all ship classes at any time and has strong rail and truck connections to other parts of Europe the Kawa Ningbo transported 2,400 containers including Chinese-produced lithium batteries destined for Hungary’s automotive industry The cargo was trans-loaded from Wilhelmshaven to Budapest using full block train containers logistics manager at the Central European Trade and Logistics Cooperation Zone The CEX route passes through the Suez Canal which major shipping companies have been avoiding due to Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea the Houthis have targeted dozens of commercial ships in response to the conflict in Gaza This has forced many ships to reroute around southern Africa stated that their vessels can safely pass through the Red Sea because they are escorted by Chinese naval vessels The Zhejiang Seaport Logistics Group has announced that the CEX service will initially operate once a month but will increase to a bi-weekly schedule by late 2025 The company also plans to replace the Kawa Ningbo with a larger 5,000 TEU vessel in the summer and introduce a transhipment service from Wilhelmshaven to the U.S the Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are also introducing new routes between Asia and Europe under their Gemini Cooperation Maersk’s new system will reduce the number of port stops from seven or more to just three supported by dedicated shuttle services for feeder ports The company is not marketing its new service as an express option with an on-time performance rate exceeding 90% trade officials have accused China of using government-backed shipping operations to dominate the global maritime industry Chinese officials have stated that the CEX service will stabilise supply chains and enhance trade efficiency The next CEX cargo ship is scheduled to depart Ningbo-Zhoushan Port at the end of February Disclaimer : The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct we make no representations or warranties of any kind suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of Do you have info to share with us ? Suggest a correction Marine Insight News Network is a premier source for up-to-date and insightful coverage of the maritime industry Marine Insight News Network prides itself on delivering accurate Signup today and get maritime ebooks submitted to your inbox directly.  © 2010 - 2025 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved We respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously German energy major Uniper has selected U.S electrolyzer manufacturer Electric Hydrogen to design a 200 megawatt (MW) electrolyzer plant within its Green Wilhelmshaven project in Northern Germany company began conducting the preliminary front-end engineering design (pre-FEED) work for the project in October 2024 The Green Wilhelmshaven consists of two major systems: large-scale electrolysis the electrolyzer will be built in Wilhelmshaven on the site of the company’s former coal-fired power plant while the ammonia import terminal is planned in the immediate vicinity of the first LNG terminal in the north of Wilhelmshaven Both plants will be connected via pipelines to the German hydrogen backbone as well as to underground storage facilities in Northern Germany commented: “We aim to drive the efforts to decarbonize German and European industry Uniper’s hydrogen project is a cornerstone of our plans to shape the energy transition We’re excited to begin the pre-FEED work on this project with Electric Hydrogen stated: “Uniper is committed to become a leader in low-carbon energy We’re excited to help them fulfil this mission by bringing our advanced electrolysis technology and low project cost to Wilhelmshaven as their exclusive electrolysis partner Green Wilhelmshaven is a monumental step toward that goal.” South Korea Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Market Analysis Capacity by company Copyright © ChemAnalyst - 2020 | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Norway’s technology company ECOnnect Energy is nearing the last mile of the installation work related to a jettyless ready IQuay solution for liquefied natural gas (LNG) import to Germany’s second terminal in Wilhelmshaven has reached the end of its assignment on this project which was scheduled to begin commercial operations in the second half of 2024 Afterward, the French firm began the initial stage of the project to install a 1.7-kilometer-long gas import pipeline 14 meters under the sea directly connecting the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Excelsior owned by the U.S.-based Excelerate Energy as well as to deliver the complete installation services to the FSRU Wilhelmshaven for the IQuay Geocean unloaded three of the six thermo composite pipes (TCP) reels at the Eurogate terminal and loaded the pipeline end manifolds and flexible riser hoses on board the Fast-Flex barge. With TCP lines connected to the gas grid at the shore the subsea pipeline end manifold (PLEM) installation came up next on the firm’s agenda as part of the jettyless IQuay F-Class to fast-track LNG Since the first PLEM installation was complete the French firm’s Fast-Flex barge reached the FSRU jetty and the TCP laying operation into the pre-trench was also done The company then installed the second TCP line and the power cable at the Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal project which approached the conclusion of its assignment in Wilhelmshaven has installed the last three TCP lines using its Fast-Flex barge which are parts of the jettyless IQuay F-Class described as an original configuration by ECOnnect Energy for fast track LNG projects The power and fibre optical cable was also installed between the mooring jetty and the shore “This final milestone concludes Geocean’s installation work on this new LNG terminal enabling Germany to secure and diversify its gas supply,” highlighted the French firm ECOnnect Energy also confirmed the installation of the final three TCP lines which forms part of its configuration for fast-tracked LNG importation With the power and fiber-optic cables installed between the mooring jetty and the shore the firm claims that the flowline system is now ready for the arrival of the FSRU and its connection to the gas grid While pointing out that it is approaching the final installation phase of the jettyless IQuay F-Class at Wilhelmshaven the Norwegian player underlined: “This milestone marks the completion of installation work for this new LNG terminal positioning Germany to further secure and diversify its gas supply!” The wrap-up of installation work comes shortly after Van Oord assembled the FSRU jetty destined for the LNG terminal operated by Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) part of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and a state-owned operator of four terminals The start-up of commercial operations of the Wilhelmshaven 2 LNG terminal will enable KN Energies to take the reins of the terminal’s technical operation and maintenance infrastructure and the coordination of preventive actions Ingersoll Rand Engineering Project Solutions At Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions we have been managing and implementing engineered to-order air packages for complex technical requirements for over 60 years We provide specialized custom compressed air and gas compressors as well as nitrogen generation packages to international EPC contractors and engineering companies across a range of […] Behind the second unit now destined for Germany’s Wilhelmshaven terminal is a journey spanning three continents and multiple commercial agreements A second floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) is nearing commissioning for the Wilhelmshaven-2 terminal in Germany following a circuitous route from South America via Spain and a co-ordinated effort between state and private entities is being leased by Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) under a federal mandate is responsible for managing LNG infrastructure projects on behalf of the German government “DET provides the necessary infrastructure so that private companies can use the terminals to import liquefied natural gas and contribute to the security of supply,” the company noted The Wilhelmshaven-2 terminal is the fourth location operated under the DET portfolio the FSRU will be available on an open-access basis with capacity marketed to commercial operators under transparent Operational management of the terminal has been delegated to KN Energies (KN) the Lithuanian state-owned LNG and terminal operator KN confirmed it had been selected to oversee the technical and commercial operation of the new facility “We are ensuring the provision of high-quality services and smooth operations,” the company stated KN brings prior experience from operating the Klaipėda LNG terminal and has extended its scope to Germany through this co-operation with DET and its partners Excelsior was operating under a seasonal charter to the Argentine government Following completion of those duties in late 2023 the vessel sailed to the Navantia shipyard in El Ferrol where it underwent adaptation work to prepare for long-term service in German waters reportedly technical modifications to enable year-round operation in colder climates and compatibility with German infrastructure The terminal infrastructure at Wilhelmshaven-2 has been developed by Tree Energy Solutions (TES) and Gasunie TES has indicated the terminal is designed to be flexible and future-proof with eventual conversion to handle hydrogen-derived molecules under consideration the terminal will support LNG imports via Excelsior to address energy security needs Engineering for the terminal systems has been awarded to TGE Gas Engineering and Gasunie is responsible for the onshore pipeline connection linking the terminal with the national high-pressure grid Excelsior is expected to arrive in Wilhelmshaven later in 2025 and is currently undergoing final commissioning The vessel will join the FSRU Höegh Esperanza which has been operational at the neighbouring Wilhelmshaven 1 terminal since 2022 Sign up for Riviera’s series of technical and operational webinars and conferences: Disinformation report hotline: 010-85061466 This work, Military Sealift Command Reserve Sailors Support Expeditionary Port Unit Operations in Northern Germany, by Ben Farone, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Lithuanian liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals’ operator KN Energies (KN) has hung out its shingle in Germany by establishing a German subsidiary which will be in charge of executing its assignment with the German state-owned company by providing technical operation and maintenance services for the second floating LNG import terminal at Wilhelmshaven After KN Energies won the tender launched by DET in the spring of 2024 to provide services for the Wilhelmshaven 2 LNG terminal the contract with the German operator of four terminals was signed for a pre-operational period up to the start of commercial operation followed by a five-year technical operation and maintenance period with the possibility to extend the contract While the Lithuanian firm has incorporated KN Energies Deutschland in Wilhelmshaven all shares in the new affiliate are held entirely by companies within the KN Energies group similar to the firm’s Brazilian subsidiary The German subsidiary will entail specialists in human resources active recruitment is underway for German team members who will be supported by the staff from Lithuania and trained in the necessary operational knowledge Chief Business Development Officer at KN Energies commented: “As we continue to implement KN Energies’ long-term strategy we are successfully bringing the company’s longstanding experience to foreign markets KN Energies won two tenders launched by Deutsche Energy Terminals which we consider a sign of the German state-owned company’s confidence in our competence and the quality of our services “We are delighted to remain a leader in the market of floating LNG import terminals in the European Union successfully contributing to energy independence projects in European countries The joint company in Germany will allow us to apply our competences in this country be located nearby and to achieve a long-term partnership with our key partner in Germany.”       After commercial operations of the Wilhelmshaven 2 LNG terminal start, KN Energies will be responsible for the technical operation and maintenance of the terminal’s infrastructure, including the berth, which Van Oord is responsible for constructing With an LNG storage capacity of 138,000 cubic meters the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Excelsior The FSRU has an annual nameplate regasification capacity of 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas following the execution of the supply contract to deliver a jettyless ready IQuay solution for the offshore jetty at Wilhelmshaven Geocean recently began the initial stage of the project to install a 1.7-kilometer-long gas import pipeline 14 meters under the sea directly connecting the FSRU Excelsior to the German grid as well as to deliver the complete installation services to FSRU Wilhelmshaven for the IQuay The French player has installed the first thermo composite pipes (TCP) bundle for the jettyless IQuay F-Class solution for LNG import to Wilhelmshaven moving away from the traditional use of steel pipe to a more flexible The firm unloaded three of the six TCP reels at the Eurogate terminal and loaded the pipeline end manifolds (PLEMs) and flexible riser hoses on board the Fast-Flex barge which set as near as possible to the shore As TCP lines are connected to the gas grid at the shore subsea PLEM installation came up next on the firm’s agenda The last two are said to be under construction 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ElectrolysersElectric Hydrogen to supply 200MW of electrolysers for Uniper’s giant Wilhelmshaven green H2 projectUS firm enters European market with deal to install its PEM models in Germany for gigawatt-scale project (Reuters) — Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) has announced short-term auctions for regasification capacity of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at its Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbuettel LNG terminals on Feb Pipeline gas supply from Russia to central Europe ended on Jan 1 so some affected countries are relying on alternative supply routes and more LNG deliveries in the region arriving on ships Traders and utility companies pay close attention to the announcements to be able to secure volumes for their customers in winter when demand runs high and stocks are being drawn down the note said the auctions for obligation to deliver (OTD) slots describing a legal term by which the seller must hand over the gas Auctions for no obligation to deliver (NOTD) another term that excludes fulfilment under certain circumstances The slots include services around the conversion of super-cooled liquid from the ships to gas storage of their regasified volumes and their subsequent feed-in to onshore gas grids DET is a wholly owned subsidiary of the German government, and both terminals are floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) that were installed to counter the loss of Russian pipeline supply to Germany in 2022. There has been a rise in flows of LNG via Germany since the start of the year, also helped by the scrapping of a German fee at cross-border points. Thanks for submitting a comment! One of our administrators will review your comment before posting it onto the website. dried up in 2022 and the company had to be bailed out by the German government.Seeking to cut emissions from steelmaking Salzgitter and Uniper in April said they would cooperate on delivering up to 20,000 metric tons of green hydrogen per year to Salzgitter's plant for which a pipeline from Wilhelmshaven has yet to be built Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy.Salzgitter's hydrogen will come from Uniper's electrolysis plant a 200 megawatt section of which should be commissioned in 2028 Kreetz said.Uniper's hydrogen storage strategy aims to offer 600 gigawatt hours (GWh) of capacity by the end of 2030 with the company re-purposing some of its gas storage caverns as well as building new sites.Reporting by Vera Eckert and Tom Kaeckenhoff; Editing by Friederike Heine and Mark Potter Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Van Oord has successfully completed the construction of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) jetty at Wilhelmshaven for its client Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET).The Dutch giant said that they developed a tailor-made integrated solution for the project Van Oord installed 10 monopiles as the foundation for the new 600-metre-long jetty and LNG trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Apolonia was deployed to dredge the berth pocket and turning basin to the required depth “Construction of this FSRU was one of the priority projects backed by Germany’s LNG Acceleration Act This law aims to plug the supply gap and bolster Germany’s security of supply when it comes to energy,” said Van Oord in its official statement The project was managed by FSRU Wilhelmshaven GmbH This work, Army and Navy Transportation Units Conduct Joint Cargo Operations in Northern Germany, by Ben Farone, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright As part of a contract with Norway’s technology company ECOnnect Energy French Geocean has picked up the thermo composite pipes (TCP) reels that will connect the FSRU to the onshore site as part of the second liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Wilhelmshaven developed by German state-owned Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) To address energy security needs in Germany and Europe the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection picked Tree Energy Solution (TES) and ENGIE in early September 2022 to develop and implement a second LNG floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) in Wilhelmshaven FSRU Wilhelmshaven, a joint venture between TES and ENGIE, hired ECOnnect Energy to install a jettyless ready IQuay solution for LNG import to Wilhelmshaven who then appointed Geocean for subsea installation work ECOnnect’s delivery will also enable the transfer between the FSRU Excelsior Geocean is in charge of the on-site subsea installation of six 1,600-meter long TCP flowlines one power and one 1,800-meter fiber optic cable with its Fast-Flex barge solution to streamline installation operations The French company reported on September 9 that it had kicked off the initial stage of the project noting it was set to install a 1.7-kilometer-long gas import pipeline 14 meters under the sea Fast-Flex, transformed from a simple barge into an installation vessel was selected to bring together all the equipment needed for the pipeline installation the French company announced that Fast-Flex had loaded six TCP reels at Strohm’s manufacturing facilities in Ijmuiden three seafastened on deck and three inside RDS systems that will be used to connect the FSRU Excelerate Excelsior to the onshore site Pre-trenching operations are next on schedule This content is available after accepting the cookies Germany’s first floating terminal for importing LNG in Wilhelmshaven was officially commissioned for service in December 2022 Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has assembled a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) jetty at Wilhelmshaven Germany for Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) the German state-owned operator of four terminals The construction completion milestone for the FSRU jetty at Wilhelmshaven, managed by FSRU Wilhelmshaven, a joint venture between ENGIE and TES, comes eight months after Van Oord confirmed the contract to build the vessel running on LNG as this is seen as a more sustainable alternative to marine gas oil (MGO) responsible for the procurement and construction of the FSRU jetty including scour protection to prevent erosion the foundations were equipped with platforms The Vox Apolonia trailing suction hopper dredger was then deployed to dredge the berth pocket and turn the basin to the required depth By leveraging Van Oord‘s experience in dredging the company and its client are said to have developed a tailor-made integrated solution for the project as the foundation for the new 600-meter-long jetty commented: “We are incredibly proud of this achievement The project is a perfect example of Van Oord’s marine ingenuity Our project team’s expertise and dedication allowed us to develop a custom integrated marine infrastructure solution that addressed our client’s challenge and successfully construct this jetty.” The construction of the FSRU jetty was among the priority projects backed by Germany’s LNG Acceleration Act, passed in May 2022 to plug the supply gap and bolster the country’s security of supply when it comes to energy the need to meet the growing energy demand makes it crucial to have energy facilities that are both efficient and safe The start-up of commercial operations of the Wilhelmshaven 2 LNG terminal will allow KN Energies to take the reins of the terminal’s technical operation and maintenance infrastructure 2025 shows the "KAWA Ningbo" cargo ship of the "China-Europe Express" in Wilhelmshaven The first container ship of the "China-Europe Express" the fastest direct route connecting Europe and China's Yangtze River Delta region arrived at its destination at the Jade Weser Port in Wilhelmshaven on January 24 China is the most connected economy in global liner shipping networks ranking first on the Liner Shipping Connectivity .. China's marine economy has gained growing momentum marked by growths in ocean fisheries and offshore wind power handled nearly 5 million 20-foot equivalent .. The Bundeswehr has commissioned the Düsseldorf-based technology corporation Rheinmetall to supply training simulators called Distributed Naval Training Architecture / Verteilte Trainingsarchitektur der Marine (VTAM) was signed in December 2024 and booked in the same month The new systems will enable networking in the dimensions of ‘simulation’ ‘voice communication’ and ‘web services’ for simulation-based exercises between six German Naval bases and with NATO partners The VTAM systems to be established in Wilhelmshaven Kiel and Nordholz will make it possible to connect existing or future simulation systems and on-shore facilities to the training architecture thus ensuring participation in joint exercise scenarios the new system enables the integration of corvettes and frigates at the bases in Rostock-Warnemünde and Wilhelmshaven so that crews on board can also take part in joint exercises which is based at the Naval Support Command in Wilhelmshaven will coordinate and monitor the technical networking and training procedures in the future At the bases in Rostock-Warnemünde and Wilhelmshaven mooring corvettes and frigates participating in exercises can be observed via radio and tactical data link components This ‘total ship training’ solution is based on the Naval Mission Training Center which Rheinmetall delivered to an export customer in 2023 other core elements include the integration of corvettes and frigates using radio systems for voice communication and tactical data links for exchanging situation awareness data This enables the crews to participate in a networked virtual exercise using their on-board systems Within the training and simulation scope already produced by Rheinmetall VTAM has a strategic significance due to the fact that not only the training facilities but especially the operational training centres at the bases are now being equipped by Rheinmetall the German Navy is now being offered a comprehensive networked and modern training and exercise support Contact us Germany’s powerful union Ver.di is continuing to stage a series of “warning strikes” rolling across the main German commercial ports as the union says they are “still far apart” on contract negotiations The latest effort came yesterday with both the day and night shifts stopping work at Wilhelmshaven Carriers are continuing to warn customers of potential impacts on their schedules as Ver.di says that there could be additional strikes before the next round of talks which is not scheduled for nearly two weeks Maersk issued another update to customers saying that it was “reviewing vessel line ups and schedules as well as potential impact of the strike action on vessel departures We are looking into taking additional measures such as diversions or move count restrictions in order to minimize the impact on onwards vessel schedules delays to our customers’ cargo.” Yesterday’s action impacted Germany’s deep-water port and one of the primary ports for container operations Wilhelmshaven’s container terminal is operated by Eurogate The port has a nearly 60-foot depth permitting it to handle the largest containerships in the world Ver.di is seeking a new 12-month agreement for its 11,500 members working at Germany’s North Sea ports It is calling for an increase in hourly wages of three euros as of June 1 as well as a corresponding increase in shift allowances including a catch-up for the missing increase in shift allowances in the 2022 collective agreement Media report said this would equate to between 10 and 14.5 percent increase depending on current wages Ver.di cites its concessions in the 2022 negotiations and Germany’s current rate of inflation the negotiations stretched to ten rounds before an agreement Ver.di also staged warning strikes to pressure the Central Association of German Seaport Operators with reports saying port operations were suspended for a total of 80 hours It caused widespread disruptions and backlogs The two sides commenced talks at the beginning of June with a second meeting on June 6 and a third round on June 17 and 18 The fourth round is not scheduled until July 11 and 12 in Bremen Warning strikes have ranged from Hamburg on June 7 Ver.di called for the broadest strike which hit Hamburg and Emden along with a coordinated rally in Hamburg where they said 1,500 to 2,000 members were expected The strike brought container movements to a standstill and caused backups of trucks on major roads around the Hamburg port the "China-Europe Express" is a direct maritime route providing "point-to-point" service without intermediate stops reducing the shipment time of 45 days in the past to just 26 days 26 (Xinhua) -- It was a crisp Friday morning when the Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) buzzed with activity as the first container ship of the "China-Europe Express" arrived at the port Containers emblazoned with the logo of the fastest direct route connecting Europe and China's Yangtze River Delta region were lifted by cranes as vehicles zipped across the terminal moving the containers to their designated spots The bustling scene after the arrival of KAWA NINGBO the inaugural vessel of this groundbreaking shipping route marked not only a milestone of the maritime logistics but also a commitment to strengthening China-Europe ties What makes the route stand out is the remarkably reduced travel time between Ningbo a bustling port city in China's Zhejiang Province "The world is becoming increasingly interconnected and supply chain reliability is more critical than ever," said Frank Doods state secretary in the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics during a ceremony celebrating the route's operation "This fast lane is of particular importance in times when supply chain logistics are crucial for all players especially where speed is essential," he said Stressing that the Wilhelmshaven and the Jade Weser Port play a crucial role in Europe's trade landscape "We are taking on a central role in the North Range of Europe and this partnership with China is a huge benefit for both sides." He voiced his optimism about the future citing the route's "unparalleled efficiency and speed." "Ningbo and Wilhelmshaven are 13,800 km apart -- a journey that would take 133 days on foot," said Carsten Feist "But this distance is not a barrier; it's an opportunity to learn from one another and build trust." such economic connections can create not only trust and friendship but also ensure peace," he said "This is a unique selling point for our port and our region." The "China-Europe Express" has been launched at a pivotal moment for global trade as traditional shipping routes have been disrupted by geopolitical tensions Many vessels are now forced to take longer routes For industries undergoing rapid transformation explained the rationale behind the new service especially those in high-value sectors like automotive we are offering something unprecedented in the industry," Lau said stressing that the route will play a very significant role in global trade Lau told Xinhua that the monthly sailings in the first half of this year made by the "China-Europe Express" will be changed into bi-weekly sailings in the second half Eventually the route will be expanded to include trans-shipments to the East Coast of the United States via Wilhelmshaven the arrival of the KAWA NINGBO marks the beginning of a new chapter "This is a great development for our port and our region," said Marc-Oliver Hauswald managing director of Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven "It's a testament to what we can achieve when we work together." operator of the Container Terminal in Wilhelmshaven shared with Xinhua his confidence about the future of the new route Highlighting the superior nautical conditions and efficient sea-rail intermodal services of Wilhelmshaven he said the smooth port operations and inland transportation here will enable the express service to stimulate trade activities between Europe and China "China's Belt and Road Initiative has created vast opportunities for port cooperation between China and Europe and we welcome and remain open to Chinese investment," Blach said. ■ which is tasked with subsea installation work at the second liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Wilhelmshaven developed by Germany’s state-owned Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) has hit a new milestone with the completion of the subsea installation of the first pipeline end manifold (PLEM) in a single lift the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Excelsior As a result, the French firm recently began the initial stage of the project to install a 1.7-kilometer-long gas import pipeline 14 meters under the sea As part of its scope related to the installation of the first thermo composite pipes (TCP) bundle for the jettyless IQuay F-Class solution for LNG import to Wilhelmshaven Geocean unloaded three of the six TCP reels at the Eurogate terminal and loaded the pipeline end manifolds and flexible riser hoses on board the Fast-Flex barge With TCP lines connected to the gas grid at the shore the company explains that TCP lines have been brought alongside the Fast-Flex barge and are connected to the PLEM Geocean is adamant that this is one of the most critical and sensitive operations during the installation of the ECOnnect Energy IQuay F-Class The firm is now heading to project completion the last two are said to be under construction The start-up of commercial operations of the Wilhelmshaven 2 LNG terminal will allow KN Energies to take the reins of the terminal’s technical operation and maintenance infrastructure, including the berth -which Van Oord got picked to construct – its equipment Höegh Esperanza floating LNG import ship at Germany’s Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal Germany’s Ministry of the Economy instructed a state-owned LNG terminal operator to reject a shipment of Russian Arctic liquefied natural gas The decision affirms the country’s position to not directly import Russian gas via pipeline or as LNG But German imports of the country’s gas continue indirectly via the continent’s gas network The political puzzle surrounding the EU’s continued imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Arctic received another piece this week Germany’s economy ministry instructed a state-operated LNG import facility in Brunsbüttel to reject a shipment of Yamal LNG The vessel in question is likely the ice-capable Arc7 carrier Fedor Litke which was traveling down Norway’s coastline on November 14 when the German “Nein” was handed down by its government According to reporting by the Financial Times in a letter the ministry ordered the terminal operator Deutsche Energy Terminal “not to accept any deliveries of Russian LNG.” The delivery in question had been set to arrive at Brunsbüttel on Sunday The German government cited “overriding public interests” in its decision to reject deliveries of Russian LNG.  The EU earlier this year put in place a mechanism allowing member states to reject booking slots at LNG terminals to vessels carrying Russian gas The measure was meant to provide a legal basis to refuse imports of LNG from the country on an ad hoc and individual country basis Though it is unclear if the German authorities cited the EU regulation in their decision.  Fedor Litke’s AIS track showing departure from Yamal LNG and abrupt course changes off Norway’s coast on November 14 The events offer an opportunity to publicly restate Germany’s policy of not directly importing gas from the country just weeks from the impending early federal elections.  is the continued import by German state energy firm Sefe of Arctic Russian LNG under long-term contracts and landing it at a French facility in Dunkirk From here the LNG is regasified and transported throughout Europe via the continent’s interconnected gas pipeline network Data show that this Russian LNG has been flowing to Germany from France since October 2022 “The fact is that Russian natural gas and LNG still account for a significant percentage of European supply (15-20% of gas including pipeline supply and LNG) so like it or not anyone pulling natural gas from the European pipeline grid is buying Russian gas,” highlights Jason Feer global head of business intelligence at Poten & Partners a global ship brokerage and business intelligence advisor Russian LNG may not be critical to European natural gas supply “I guess it’s one thing to end up with some Russian gas in your pipeline supply but another to actually unload a shipment of Russian LNG from a Russian vessel into a German terminal,” Feer points out Discussions in Brussels to move toward a reduction of inflow of Russian LNG into the continent may pick up speed in the coming weeks as the Hungarian EU presidency winds down and Poland takes up the revolving position Poland’s Permanent Representation to the EU stated that “[the EU] needs to further decrease the import of Russian gas and we need solutions that work,” foreshadowing greater efforts on the matter in 2025.  Little progress was made on the 15th and 16th EU sanctions package during the second half of 2024 during the Hungarian leadership several persons familiar with the dialogue in Brussels told HNN An improving supply situation on the LNG market at large may also improve EU member states' appetite to phase out Russian LNG without affecting supply security and energy prices for already battered European consumers we will start to see significant new LNG supply from the US and Qatar and that means that Russian LNG may not be critical to European natural gas supply,” concludes Feer High North News is not responsible for the content or opinions expressed on external web pages Editor in Chief:Trine Jonassen E-mail High North News Editor/Commentator: Arne O. HolmTel: (+47) 905 29 472 Journalist:Hilde-Gunn Bye Journalist:Astri Edvardsen Translator:Birgitte Annie Molid Martinussen A possible act of sabotage may have occurred in the German Navy. An attempt to contaminate the drinking water system with oil on the frigate Hessen was reportedly prevented, according to Tagesschau Returning to its home port at the German Naval base in Wilhelmshaven the frigate Hessen was allegedly targeted by saboteurs Investigators discovered an attempt to contaminate the ship’s drinking water system with dozens of liters of used oil A private company from Lower Saxony had been contracted to refill the ship’s drinking water supply Insiders rule out the possibility that the tanks were mistakenly filled incorrectly as German servicemen detected the contamination early Cleaning all of the ship’s systems would have taken a considerable amount of time Germany’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that on Thursday a possible security-related incident was detected at the naval arsenal in Wilhelmshaven The Hessen is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance there the circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated by the responsible military and civilian investigative authorities The investigation has been confirmed by the Wilhelmshaven police and the Federal Office for Military Counterintelligence (BAMAD) Germany’s Navy Inspector Jan Christian Kaack stated that the German Navy is being targeted by saboteurs which has led to the implementation of countermeasures at shipyards Kaack also warned that sabotage attempts would not be limited to ships but could also occur at naval bases Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine German intelligence services have regularly warned about the increasing threat of espionage and sabotage within the country a suspected act of sabotage occurred in mid-January aboard the frigate Emden: unidentified individuals threw dozens of kilograms of metal shavings into its power plant The contamination was discovered during an inspection at the Blohm+Voss shipyard just before the vessel was set to go to sea for the first time The ship was fully cleaned before being commissioned such metal debris could have caused significant damage if left undetected such sabotage could have severely delayed its handover to the Bundeswehr Additionally, reports indicate that unknown individuals recently cut cables aboard a minehunter in the city of Rostock The prosecutor's office is investigating the incident with sabotage being the primary suspected motive In January, unidentified drones were repeatedly spotted over the airbase in Schwesing where Ukrainian military personnel undergo training Furthermore, in August last year, unknown perpetrators attempted to contaminate the drinking water at a NATO airbase in Geilenkirchen. Europe cannot shake its addiction to Russian liquefied natural gas Throughout 2024 EU members purchased liquefied gas from Russia worth almost €7bn Some member states continue to spend more on their purchases of Russian LNG than they provide in military aid to Ukraine A new report on the European Union’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector paints a damning picture of the continent’s continued reliance on and purchases of Russian LNG In total EU member states purchased supercooled gas worth close to €7bn throughout 2024 released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) The think tank’s European LNG tracker also highlights that the EU’s greater reliance on renewable energy and demand reduction policies have allowed the bloc to reduce LNG imports by 16 percent in 2024.  that overall demand reduction did not translate to reduced imports from Russia Throughout 2024 deliveries from Russia grew by 18 percent LNG represents a continued source of revenue for the country’s war efforts.  The 2024 figures bring the total the bloc has spent on Russian LNG since the beginning of the war to more than €30bn accounting for 85 percent of Russian LNG imports with smaller amounts flowing into the Netherlands and Greece.  “France spent an estimated €2.68 billion on Russian LNG [in 2024] more than any other EU country,” said Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz Belgium and Spain purchased LNG in the amount of €930 million and €1.84 billion respectively.  these figures highlight how some EU member states continue to spend similar amounts or in some cases more on their purchases of Russian LNG than they provide in direct military aid for Ukraine France’s military aid contributions for Ukraine over the three-year period since the beginning of the war total €6 billion; compared to €2.68 billion in Russian LNG purchases in 2024 alone The figures are similarly skewed for Belgium and Spain. Spain’s military aid contributions total €570 million since February 2022 compared to Russian LNG purchases of €1.84 billion last year.  Belgium’s Zeebrugge terminal is of particular importance to Russia’s LNG operation It is here where several million tons of LNG are transferred and re-exported to the global market.  received more Russian LNG than any other European terminal in 2024 including transshipments to other countries and imports into Belgium,” continued Jaller-Makarewicz In theory upcoming EU legislation aims to put a stop to this practice at the risk of even more Russian LNG remaining in Europe “As the EU’s transshipment ban comes into effect in March 2025 will these cargoes find new European buyers in 2025?,” asked Jaller-Makarewicz European buyers of Russian LNG frequently point to long-term contracts they can not default on as an explanation for the continued imports the share of Russian LNG traded on the spot market without any preexisting or binding offtake agreement A clear indication that Russian LNG remains an attractive value proposition to traders.  “A third of EU imports of Russian LNG were spot trades in 2024 Member states should prioritise phasing out these flows which aren’t subject to long-term contracts,” explained Jaller-Makarewicz The report also notes how the UK has decreased its LNG imports by 47 percent in 2024 The country was also the first to step away from Russian liquefied gas banning its import at the start of 2023.