Vopak and Gasunie take conditional FID to extend EemsEnergyTerminal

Key highlights
  • Gasunie and Vopak took a conditional Final Investment Decision to extend the EemsEnergyTerminal.
  • The cFID is conditional on obtaining required permits before a definitive Final Investment Decision can be made.
  • Contracts secured with customers cover LNG deliveries to the terminal for 2028-2036.
  • No investment amount was disclosed in the announcement.

Conditional Final Investment Decision

Shareholders Gasunie and Vopak have taken a conditional Final Investment Decision (cFID) to extend the EemsEnergyTerminal, advancing the terminal's LNG infrastructure.

Permitting Condition

The cFID is subject to obtaining the necessary permits before a definitive Final Investment Decision (FID) can be made.

Customer Contracts

EemsEnergyTerminal has secured contracts with customers to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the terminal for the period 2028–2036.

Source: Vopak

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