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LNG terminal in Gothenburg granted environmental permit

The County Administrative Board in Västra Götaland has granted Swedegas and Vopak LNG Holding a permit under the Environmental Code for an LNG - liquefied natural gas - terminal at the Energy Port in Gothenburg. The terminal will be capable of supplying shipping, industry and heavy transport with gas as fuel as they make the switch from oil. "We are currently in the process of clearing the area at the port and having secured the environmental permit we can now move into the next development stage of the project," said Lars Gustafsson, President of Swedegas. The permit comes into effect immediately and covers LNG storage of up to 33,000 cubic metres and the handling of up to 500,000 tonnes of LNG each year. "It is gratifying to know that we had the entire environmental impact assessment approved. We have met with considerable interest and involvement from all parties concerned," said Lars Gustafsson. The liquefied natural gas will arrive at the Port of Gothenburg by sea. It will then be discharged at the quayside and transferred to road tankers or rail trucks for onward distribution, mainly to industrial facilities throughout the country. It will also be possible for ships to bunker ...

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Port of Gothenburg wins Environmental Award 2014

The Port of Gothenburg Environmental Award for 2014 has been presented jointly to three load inspection companies at the Energy Port. Independent Inspection Services, Rhodsig/SGS and Saybolt have received the award for rapid and efficient load inspection at the Energy Port. The Environmental Award was presented on May 6, Energy Port Day, at Clarion Hotel Post in Gothenburg. The jury was made up of experts from the Port of Gothenburg. The award is presented each year to a company at the Energy Port that has made a tangible contribution to improving the environment. Ulf Östan from Saybolt, one of the three winners, was delighted: "It was unexpected but extremely gratifying. Our guiding principle is to try to be as efficient as possible when testing, measuring and documenting. The shorter the time the customer spends at the quayside, the more fuel they save, which benefits the environment." The jury's citation is as follows: "By carrying out load inspection at the Energy Port in Gothenburg quickly and efficiently, this year's winners have contributed, as independent inspection companies, to minimising the ships' preparation and waiting times, benefitting all parties at the port as well as the environment. The companies have demonstrated considerable commitment ...

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Construction of Gothenburg’s LNG terminal moves into next phase

Detailed plans and demolition activities has been approved At the Port of Gothenburg, construction of the terminal for liquid natural gas, LNG, has moved into the next phase. The City of Gothenburg has approved the detailed plans and demolition activities has now commenced to make way for the LNG terminal. A new company that will run the terminal has also been established.The aim is to be able to offer LNG by 2015 when shipping will need to switch to more eco-friendly fuels when operating in Swedish waters. Industry will also require LNG as it makes the change from oil and coal.The Swedish gas infrastructure company Swedegas and the Dutch company Vopak have set up a joint company to construct and operate the terminal. The project is being run in collaboration with the Port of Gothenburg, which will invest in the necessary port infrastructure. With effect from 2015, the Port Authority will reward vessels that use LNG in the form of reduced port charges.The terminal will be built at Skarvik, which is located at the Port of Gothenburg Energy Port. Tankers carrying LNG will discharge at the quayside and the gas will be stored temporarily at the terminal. It can be ...

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