Skangass Granted Permit to Build LNG Terminal in Sweden

Skangass won clearance from the Swedish Government to build and operate a new LNG terminal in Gävle, Sweden.

‘The planned LNG terminal is an important part of the expansion of LNG infrastructure in Sweden and the Baltic Sea. The environmental advantages of using LNG instead of oil based fuel within shipping, industry and heavy transportation are substantial. Sulphur and particle emissions are reduced to almost zero, nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission is reduced by 85-90 per cent and the carbon dioxide (CO2) is reduced by 25 per cent,’ reads the note released by the company. 

According to the company, construction works should start in 2015. The investment decision should be taken during spring 2015. 

‘The terminal will be developed in cooperation with Gävle Hamn that invests in building the infrastructure in the harbour area.’ 

In February, Finland’s Gasum unveiled it will acquire 51% of Norwegian Skangass’ distribution operations from Lyse Corporation.