Galveston LNG Bunker Port announced the selection of NV5 LNG Engineering Services as the EPC contractor for the construction of its new liquefied natural gas terminal. With an initial capacity of 200 thousand metric tons per year, the facility at Shoal Point, Texas City, USA, will supply bunker fuel to vessels in the Houston-Galveston region.
Located on the Texas City Navigation Channel, in its industrial area, the GLBP terminal will serve as a platform to supply conventional LNG, renewable LNG, and synthetic e-LNG via fuel barges to the fleet of vessels powered by these elements.
The GLBP facility has an optimal location to serve major terminals, such as the Port of Houston, the Port of Galveston, and the Port of Texas City. It is expected to enter into operation in 2028 as the first LNG liquefaction plant on the U.S. Gulf Coast dedicated to marine fuel supply.
Peter Dirksen, vice president of NV5 LNG, stated that “we are extremely pleased to collaborate with GLBP on its strategic initiative. The terminal can play a fundamental role in diversifying the region’s energy matrix, improving the resilience of new marine fuel supply, and supplying cleaner fuels to the maritime industry.”
“Our proven experience in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), combined with a strong local workforce, positions us to carry out this project. We are pleased to collaborate with GLBP on this project, the leading and only proposed LNG bunker project in the Houston-Galveston region,” Dirksen added.
Shaun Davison, development director of GLBP, explained that “the selection of NV5 LNG reflects our confidence in their ability to execute first-class projects, based on 40 years of experience and innovation.
“The new marine fuel LNG terminal aligns with our long-term vision for transitional and sustainable growth of clean fuels. This project will significantly increase our capacity to meet growing demand, while reducing carbon intensity,” Davison added.
