Launch of open season for ammonia storage and ammonia cracking capacity at LBC Vlissingen
Published by Emilie Grant,
Editorial Assistant
Tanks and Terminals,
LBC Vlissingen (LBC) are to launch the open season for ammonia storage and ammonia cracking capacity at their terminal, currently under development at the North Sea Port, Vlissingen, the Netherlands. Once completed, the terminal will be a cornerstone in Europe’s sustainable energy infrastructure, acting as a green energy hub that facilitates the import, storage, and transformation of ammonia into hydrogen.
Located at the entrance of the Westerschelde River in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region, the terminal will offer an initial capacity of 150 000 m3 of ammonia storage capacity, with future scalability to accommodate up to 3.5 million tpy of ammonia.
"This open season is a significant step towards realizing our vision for LBC Vlissingen as a leading green energy hub," says Alexander Fokker, General Manager of the terminal. "By offering both ammonia storage and cracking capacity, we are positioning this terminal as a key enabler of Europe’s hydrogen economy, driving the clean energy transition with integrated and sustainable solutions."
LBC have successfully received the building permit for the quay wall and jetty in December 2024. This marks a key milestone for the project, and the company is currently in an advanced stage of award of the environmental permit. The first phase of the project will focus on ammonia import and distribution, with a deep-water jetty designed to accommodate the latest generation of very large ammonia carriers. The terminal will also feature advanced ammonia handling and loading facilities for barges, with future plans for rail connectivity to extend the reach of ammonia across the European hinterland.
A pivotal element of the terminal’s development is the industrial-scale ammonia cracking facility, which will convert ammonia into hydrogen. Integrated into the terminal, this facility will provide a reliable hydrogen supply to meet Europe’s growing demand, with distribution via barges, and injection into the European Hydrogen Backbone.
"LBC Vlissingen is central to LBC’s long-term strategy," says Radboud Godron, Group Director Business Development New Energies. "It exemplifies our ongoing commitment to providing the infrastructure that will support the growth of clean energy, helping Europe reduce its carbon footprint and secure a sustainable energy future."
The terminal is scheduled to begin operations in Q428, with ammonia cracking capacity following shortly thereafter. This project is a key step in LBC’s ongoing commitment to providing the infrastructure necessary to support the energy transition.
Read the article online at: https://www.tanksterminals.com/terminals/21022025/launch-of-open-season-for-ammonia-storage-and-ammonia-cracking-capacity-at-lbc-vlissingen/
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