VINCI Construction Grands Projets, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, has been awarded a contract to design and construct a 180,000 m3 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank in the Netherlands for Gate terminal B.V, a joint venture of Vopak and Gasunie.
This project is part of an expansion program aimed at increasing the storage capacity and regasification capabilities of the GATE (Gas Access To Europe) terminal in the Rotterdam port. The expansion will enable the terminal to supply an additional 4 billion m3 of gas annually.
GATE Terminal - New LNG Tank - Project Summary
Client Name | Gate terminal B.V, a joint venture of Vopak and Gasunie |
Project Name | Gate Terminal – LNG Tank Expansion (Fourth 180,000 m3 tank) |
Project Location | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
Contractor | VINCI Construction Grands Projects |
Contract Value | €160 million |
Contract Style | Design and Construct (D&C) |
Project Overview/Features | Expansion program to increase storage and regasification capacity of the GATE Terminal in Rotterdam, Netherlands. |
Gas Access To Europe (GATE) Terminal – About it
Gate terminal, located in Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, stands as Europe’s premier liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub, acting as a primary gateway for LNG imports from around the world.
This critical import terminal plays a central role in securing the supply of natural gas not only for the Netherlands but also for the broader Northwest European region.
Since its inauguration in 2011, this inaugural Dutch LNG import terminal has demonstrated impressive operational capabilities. It boasts an annual throughput capacity of 12 billion m3 of gas per year, which substantially contributes to meeting the Netherlands’ natural gas demands.
The terminal’s infrastructure includes three storage tanks, three jetties, three loading sites for lorries, and an area designated for the conversion of LNG into natural gas (detailed in the picture below).
Gate terminal’s operations encompass several key functions. It serves as the recipient of LNG shipments on behalf of its diverse customer base, providing vital storage infrastructure for LNG.
Additionally, the terminal is equipped with facilities for the regasification of LNG. This crucial process involves the conversion of LNG back into its gaseous form—natural gas.
Gas Access To Europe (GATE) Terminal – New LNG tank to be delivered by Vinci
The fourth 180,000 m3 LNG tank in the terminal will be delivered under a design and construct (D&C) contract with an estimated value of €160 million. Project completion is scheduled for late 2026.
Vinci has already worked with GATE Terminal, having delivered another three 180,000m3 LNG tanks in the same terminal between 2007 and 2011.
The new tank features a nickel steel inner tank and is enveloped by a post-tensioned concrete outer container, ensuring LNG’s safe and efficient containment.
