EXMAR has launched conversion work for a new floating storage regasification unit as part of the long-term expansion of EemsEnergyTerminal, a subsidiary of Gasunie and Vopak. The move follows the signing of a conditional charter party covering both the extension of the existing EEMSHAVEN LNG FSRU and a newly converted FSRU. The project is based on EemsEnergyTerminal’s intention to take a conditional final investment decision in the first half of 2026.
As part of the project, EXMAR secured a dual-fuel diesel-electric membrane LNG carrier for the conversion. The company also initiated engineering activities and ordered a 750 MMSCFD LNG regasification plant from Gas Solutions.
The conversion works mark the next step in supporting continued operations at EemsEnergyTerminal, with an anticipated configuration of two FSRUs owned and operated by EXMAR. Under the planned setup, the converted FSRU would be positioned next to EEMSHAVEN LNG, which remains on site.
In that configuration, the terminal is expected to have a combined LNG storage capacity of about 190,000 m³ and total regasification capacity of 1,350 MMSCFD, with improved performance.
Carl-Antoine Saverys, chief executive of EXMAR, said the start of the conversion works shows that EXMAR and EemsEnergyTerminal continue to work toward an improved LNG import solution for Europe’s energy security. He added that the project reinforces EXMAR’s experience in floating LNG infrastructure.
EXMAR owns a fleet of 40 LPG and ammonia carriers as well as a range of floating LNG and offshore infrastructure assets. Its infrastructure business focuses on the development, construction, ownership and operation of floating infrastructure for the global energy sector, covering engineering, asset ownership and operational services across projects.
