Once operational, the second floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Poland’s Gulf of Gdańsk will see the country operate three LNG terminals offering over 20Bn m³ of combined regasification capacity per year
Poland’s gas transmission operator Gaz System has confirmed plans to develop a third LNG import terminal in the country, following the outcome of its FSRU 2 Open Season procedure.
The company said the process resulted in binding commitments for regasification capacity from four market participants, enabling it to proceed with a second floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) project in the Gulf of Gdańsk. This facility will be developed alongside the first FSRU terminal already under construction in the same area.
Gaz System said the combined development of the two floating terminals, together with the existing onshore LNG terminal at Świnoujście, will expand Poland’s total LNG import and regasification capacity. The company stated that total planned regasification capacity across the system will exceed 20 billion cubic metres per year once all projects are completed.
The company also said it has increased the planned capacity of the second FSRU terminal in Gdańsk from 4.5 billion cubic metres per year to 6.1 billion cubic metres per year.
The first FSRU project in the Gulf of Gdańsk is currently under development and is scheduled to enter service in 2028. It will be based on a floating storage and regasification unit with LNG storage capacity of around 170,000 cubic metres, along with associated jetty, offshore and onshore infrastructure connected to Poland’s national gas transmission system.
Gaz System has previously awarded contracts for parts of the offshore and pipeline infrastructure and is continuing construction work on connecting pipelines and port facilities.
In earlier reporting on FSRU developments in Poland, Riviera has noted that the country is expanding LNG import infrastructure as part of efforts to diversify gas supply sources and reduce reliance on pipeline imports. This has included development of the Świnoujście LNG terminal and plans for additional floating import capacity in the Baltic Sea region.
The company said the additional LNG import capacity is intended to supply the domestic transmission system and enable potential cross-border flows to neighbouring countries through Poland’s existing gas infrastructure.
