Reload your LNG ship in Zeebrugge

LNG stored in tanks at Zeebrugge can be loaded by small or large-scale LNG ships

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Product description

Both small-scale (between 1,000 and 30,000 m³ of LNG) and large-scale (between 30,000 and 267,000 m³ of LNG) ship loading operations can be executed in Zeebrugge, for which terminal users can subscribe: 

  • Additional Berthing Right: more competitive for cargoes as from 13,680 m³ LNG.
  • Stand-Alone Berthing Right: more competitive for cargoes <13,680m³ LNG.
  • You can also load LNG by using a Berthing Right. A Berthing Right is included in a standard slot for unload, store and regas LNG.

Cost of this operation

Tariff applicable during the month of October 2024, calculated with the index of September 2024.

Additional Berthing Right
87.322
68
€/berthing
+ €
0
21
€/MWh loaded
Berthing Right
Can only be separated from a standard slot D-10
Available FCFS M+1, M+2
106.695
12
€/berthing
+ €
0
21
€/MWh loaded
Stand Alone Berthing Right
1
16
€/MWh loaded (min 29.802,89€)

Good to know

  • Forced minimum send-out to the TSO (not a loss):

       ◦ At all times, consolidated send-out of all terminal users ≥ 0.92 GWh/h.

       ◦ During loading operation additional minimum send-out of 3.68 GWh/h.

       ◦ During 36 hours as from the end of loading operation additional
         minimum send-out of 0.68 GWh/h.

       ◦ No forced minimum send-out for loading operations if 2 conditions
         are met: loading of < 30.000 m³ and at an loading rate
         of < 1500 m³/h.

  • A variable cost of 1.3% Gas In Kind (GIK) applies on all send-out nominations. This LNG will be taken from your account, it is not a cash payment.
  • Ship loading indicative flow rate: 1,500 m³/h for ships < 30,000 m³ LNG and 6,000 m³/h for ships > 30,000 m³ LNG.

Check availability and book

1. Check the availability to reload your LNG ship. 

2. Follow the 5 steps process to become a Fluxys LNG shipper and sign a free LNG Services Agreement (LSA) or a free LNG Terminalling Agreement (LTA).

3. Subscribe (First Committed First Served). Fill in this form for a Berthing Right or this form for an Additional Berthing Right / Stand-Alone Berthing Right and return it to info.LNG@fluxys.com.

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