Lng Port May Develop In Lithuania

Transportation projects involving Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) are growing rapidly

as the availability of the special form of the fuel continues to increase. Due to advancements in oil and gas technology primarily in the United States, LNG is now available to use as a viable energy source.

As all countries in the world continue to look for alternatives to oil as a fuel resource, it is no longer an initiative for North American-based projects. The process of converting natural gas to liquefied natural gas has made transport and use more efficient, less dangerous and less expensive over the long term.

The gas is chilled to a temperature that causes it to become a liquid. The liquid is clear and lighter in composition than water. In fact, if the two are in the same tank, the LNG will float above the water. LNG transport through pipelines and on ships is an option for countries seeking alternatives to oil and coal as energy sources.

Lithuania is one country contemplating the idea of building an LNG port. The energy ministry has ordered a feasibility study to entertain the concept. It currently uses a pipeline that crosses land of neighboring countries in order to receive the natural resource. If it decides to go ahead with the project, it would likely share its resources with neighboring Estonia and Latvia.

At present, Lithuania's LNG is imported from other countries. Creating a Baltic Coast terminal large enough to accommodate double-hulled ships carrying the distinctive cargo would reduce costs and increase speed of receiving the fuel. This would also diversify the sources of LNG, making it more competitive and, therefore, more cost effective for Lithuania and its neighbors.

Lithuania has reportedly requested funding from the European Union to assist in the study. Meanwhile, Estonia and Latvia may also investigate constructing a port with enough capacity to handle LNG-specific ships. While this could become a heated competition to see which country can establish one first, it likely will become a partnership instead, with all 3 countries working together toward a positive outcome for the future.

by: Christine Harrell

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