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The role of the Revithoussa terminal in the Regional LNG
bunkering system
Joseph Florentin New Projects Dept. Manager
Dissemination session Limassol, 16.09.2016
Contents
• Selection of Revithoussa as the centre for the supply of LNG bunkering fuel in Greece and in the SEE region
• Strong points of Revithoussa for small scale LNG activities
• Roles of the Revithoussa terminal (incl. with respect to the Limassol port)
• Description of Revithoussa
• Current and future works
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Reasons for the selection of Revithoussa
• Selection in the Poseidon-Med Programme against two other options:
– Installation of LNG tanks in the port of Piraeus
– Installation of a floating storage unit (FSU) outside the port of Piraeus.
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Strong points of Revithoussa for small scale LNG activities
• At short distance from the port of Piraeus.
• Easy permitting of the additional infrastructure compared to grass-roots installations.
• Open access to all users without creating constraints to shipowners regarding their LNG suppliers.
• Experienced personnel proud of 16 years of safe operation.
• However, regarding Cyprus, possibly in competition with Hadera (IL) and Damietta (EG) terminals and certainly with the “interim solution” if this will go ahead.
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Roles of Revithoussa
• Existing roles
– The most important among the 3 entry points of the National Natural Gas System (NNGS)
– Ensures security of supply (16 days of average demand)
– Covers peaks in demand (83% of peak demand)
– Regional role in SE Europe
• New roles – LNG bunkering
– Loading of LNG carriers
– Truck loading
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Description of Revithoussa
2017
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65.000 m3
65.000 m3
95.000 m3
1.000 m3 + 400 m 3 after upgrade
Gas send-out
160.000 m3 -> 260.000 m 3 after upgrade
Small scale LNG studies (completed)
− Technical feasibility and cost estimate study for the development of small scale LNG installations in Greece (Feb ‘16)
− Basic Design for the construction of a truck Loading station in Revithoussa (Sep ‘16)
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Small scale LNG studies / works (future)
• October 2016: Submission of EIA study for the truck loading installation
• End 2016: Completion of tender documents for the EPC contract award for the truck loading
• End 2017: Possibility of loading of large LNG carriers (>20.000 m3) with a capacity of 2.500 m3 LNG/h
• early 2018: Possibility of loading of small LNG carriers with the addition of a new arm on the existing jetty
(feeder vessels or bunkering barges 1.000 to 20.000 m3)
• mid 2018: Start of operation of the truck loading station
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Basic data for the Limassol port
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• 80-100 calls/month with small seasonal variation
– Mainly containerships (2/3)
• Total bunkering volume 2015 (all fuels): 225.000 MT ~= 450.000 m3 LNG/y
– 80% anchorage / 20% port
Commercial vs. technical considerations
• Supply sources
– Revithoussa plus other
• Round trip time (Fuel & Charter cost)
• Storage size (Storage location)
• Ship routes
– Terminal stations for Passenger ships
– Competition with other bunkering ports on the same route
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Commercial vs. technical considerations
• Supply sources
– Revithoussa’s position is improved if we take into account the possible synergies with LNG supply to gas fired power plants in Crete and/or Rhodes.
– Units in those two islands (among other) can be converted to run with gas. The Power Corporation (PPC) is already investigating this option because of the EU Directive 2010/75/ΕΕ (IED) on emissions.
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