Summary 

Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET), a strategically important project for VTTI and Höegh Evi, will strengthen and reinforce the Netherlands’ LNG energy infrastructure. The project involves constructing a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) in the Dutch province of Zeeland, directly connected to the national gas grid. This connection will boost the country’s LNG import capacity, enhancing both energy security and affordability.

Challenge 

The Netherlands faces increasing challenges in securing a stable and reliable energy supply, particularly as domestic gas production declines and the country transitions toward a more sustainable energy mix. Ensuring access to imported LNG is becoming essential to meet demand, maintain energy security, and prevent supply disruptions.

  

Solution 

The Zeeland Energy Terminal, currently under development, is a critical infrastructure project designed to strengthen the Netherlands’ energy resilience by providing a flexible and secure gateway for LNG imports.

The project includes the construction of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) directly connected to the national gas grid, ensuring a reliable and seamless supply of natural gas to the country. The FSRU occupies minimal land, and as a marine vessel it is highly flexible and can be relocated when LNG is no longer required.

Read more about the project and public participation opportunities here: Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET) – EN – VTTI

 

Impact 

Summary 

Once relying on pipeline gas from Russia, Lithuania has relied on Höegh Evi and the FSRU Independence since 2014 and gained energy independence, more affordable gas prices and supply for neighboring countries.

Challenge 

Despite its status as a member of the European Union and NATO, Lithuania was reliant on Russian gas and paying the highest gas prices in Europe.   

Solution 

In 2014, Lithuania welcomed a new era of secure and diversified energy supply with the arrival of the Höegh FSRU Independence in Klaipeda. Almost immediately, the price of Russian gas dropped by 20%. Today Lithuania is proudly energy independent and the floating terminal has contributed to lower energy prices for Lithuanian industry and households, and benefits neighboring countries Latvia, Estonia and Poland.   

Impact 

Summary

In 2024, Egypt was facing energy shortages and an acute need for natural gas. Cooperation and fast action led to the solution of a temporary deployment of the FSRU Hoegh Galleon, which will serve the immediate need for LNG before moving to its permanent location in Port Kembla, Australia.   

Challenge 

Rising energy demand in Egypt coupled with domestic natural gas supply constraints, geo political instability in the region and record breaking temperatures for the summer 24, has led to a pressing need for additional natural gas and a rapid and flexible solution to increase LNG imports.  

Solution 

Within months, the FSRU Hoegh Galleon, with potential to deliver up to 7.5 bcm/annum in gas capacity, was deployed to Ain Sokhna, Egypt. The Galleon will be in Egypt on a temporary basis, until the completion of the Port Kembla terminal in Australia, where the FSRU will be deployed long-term.  

Summary 

Since 2016, the FSRU Höegh Grace has been providing security of supply to Colombia by being a backup energy source for renewables, which is especially critical during el-Nino years. She has proven to be a critical part of the country’s energy security to date and will in the future become even more important as the countries gas demand increases!

Challenge 

In the coming years, Colombia may face supply challenges and a natural gas deficit. The availability of  of the Höegh Grace ensures there will be stable and sufficient supply of natural gas, critical for energy security and economic growth. 

Solution 

Since arrival in 2016, the Höegh Grace has provided Colombia with energy security, backing up the country’s renewables and providing a clean back up alternative complementing the country’s hydro energy infrastructure 

Impact

Summary

Like many European countries, Germany has traditionally relied on the import of natural gas via pipeline from Russia. After the geopolitical events of 2022, German authorities looked to LNG as a replacement for Russian pipeline gas and ensure a diversified, reliable and secure energy supply. In record time, Höegh Evi deployed three high-capacity, modern FSRUs, supplying the capacity to provide electricity to 8 million households per vessel. 

Challenge

Germany was dependent on Russia for approximately 1/3 of its gas supply, obtained via pipeline. The country had no LNG import infrastructure to facilitate importation of LNG from overseas markets. A gas crisis loomed, as did the potential for a cold winter.   

Solution

The FSRU became the tool Germany needed to gain rapid access to LNG.  In only 10 months from the initial contact between the authorities and Höegh Evi, the first FSRU Höegh Esperanza arrived in the port of Wilhelmshaven, being called the “ship of hope”. At the beginning of  2023, two more Höegh FSRUs arrived, the Höegh Gannet in Brunsbüttel and the Neptune in Lubmin. All were successfully installed and today supply natural gas to German Industry, businesses and households.  

Impact