Norconsult has performed a concept location study for a possible LNG receiving terminal in Gibraltar. The client World Fuel Services (WFS) is a global American (Fortune 500) fuel supplier.
The receiving terminal should deliver gas to a new power plant to be located in Gibraltar. The terminal concept should be based on a storage capacity of 12,000 m3 in a flat bottom full containment LNG tank with regasification capacity of 21,000 Nm3/hour supplying a 85 MW power plant. Optional the terminal should be prepared for CNG loading as well as LNG bunkering of to the maritime sector.
Norconsult services included:
- Project Management
- Authority permit support
- Overall technical design with cost estimate and schedule
- Site selection
Following up of DNV GL risk assessment study (QRA) based on a safety evaluation, technical design and cost assessment; the location next to the power plant was chosen.
The study was completed and delivered in April 2015 with follow up support to end September 2015.