Gate Terminal
The participants were very hospitably welcomed with an excellent lunch followed by a thorough technical explanation of the design and operation of the LNG terminal. The discussion was lively and all questions answered in a very pleasant manner. It was special that the participants were able to see the installations from such close quarters.
Description
The increasing need for natural gas requires additional imports. Against this background, N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie (Gasunie) and Koninklijke Vopak N.V. (Vopak) started developing the Gate terminal (Gas Access To Europe), an LNG import terminal, in 2005. The functions of the LNG terminal are: supply, a buffer between supply and continuous delivery of natural gas, vaporisation, and disposal.
Gate Terminal BV supports its customers with logistics services for storage and transshipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Large ocean-going vessels land LNG, after which Gate terminal transfers LNG to three storage tanks for temporary storage. At the request of its customers, Gate terminal can vaporise the LNG into natural gas and redeliver it to the distribution network for the European gas markets for industrial and domestic users.
The terminal is operational from 2011 and has a throughput capacity of 12 billion cubic metres per year (bcma) which can be expanded to 16 bcma in the future. In addition, Gate terminal has the ability to load LNG into smaller vessels and into tankers, also known as "small scale". These supply the LNG as a clean transport fuel to shipping and truck filling stations, among others.
Details:
* For access to the terminal, it is necessary to show a valid ID. This should be the ID with which you registered for the event (passport, ID and driving licence are allowed).
* There is a limited number of participant spots. Places will be allocated on a "first come, first serve" principle.
* Deadline for registration is 12 March 2017.
* Lunch and drinks will be provided by Gate terminal.
* Due to our security requirements, please note that you are not allowed to bring your phone and lighter onto the premises, among other things.
Visitors should report to Gate Terminal's security/receptive upon arrival. Inside the building you will be escorted to the appropriate room.
The tour includes a site tour by bus and on foot. Please indicate if you have mobility problems or similar
Speaker(s)
Daan Velter, Plant Manager of Gate Terminal and represents the shareholder Gasunie within the management team. Previously, Daan worked for DSM and Shell EPE as Production Manager and Reliability Engineer respectively. Daan has a Master in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Applied Physics
Location
Maasvlakteweg 991, 3199 LZ Maasvlakte Rotterdam
Organiser
Oil and Gas Technology
Name and contact details for information
Lydia Bokter