Lower Saxony's Minister of Energy: LNG capacities are sufficient!

Lower Saxony's Minister of Energy: LNG capacities are sufficient!

Lower Saxony's Minister of Energy Christian Meyer has made a clear position: In his opinion, the expansion of additional capacities for the import of liquid gas (LNG) is not necessary. In a conversation with the German press agency, the Green politician underlined: "I say, now it is enough. I think the LNG capacities are sufficient." This statement comes at a time when the gas supply in Germany is stable, the memory has been filled and consumption has been reduced, which means that the need for expensive gas is no longer available. It is particularly worth mentioning that the LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven will probably stand still in the first quarter of 2025, which is a positive sign of the climate, says Meyer.

The LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven, which has been in operation since December 2022, was initially created in response to the changed geopolitical framework and the energy dependency of Russia. The facility, which is the first of its kind in Germany, had its official company on December 17, 2022. Further terminals are to follow to expand the imported LNG capacities; However, the need for additional terminals are questioned by Meyer. The minister indicated that the infrastructure can also be used for climate-friendly gas in the future, which is a long-term investment in energy supply, according to Wikipedia about the LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven.

Development of the LNG infrastructure

Wilhelmshaven quickly developed into a center for the LNG import after the construction started to reduce the dependency on Russian natural gas. Several LNG tankers have started the terminal since the inauguration. However, the operating company, the Deutsche Energy Terminal, has announced that no freight deliveries will take place in the period from January 5 to April 1, 2025, whereby the planning remains possible at short notice. Meyer emphasizes the security concerns that have arisen according to possible attacks on the energy infrastructure and emphasizes the need to provide the capacities as a crisis instrument.

summarized that the LNG capacities in Germany, especially in Wilhelmshaven, are initially considered sufficient, while future plans for sustainable energies are to continue to be focused on how the reporting on the LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven illustrates.