Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan GRIP 2017

\\ Bunkering/feeder vessel. The small and medium-sized LNG carriers are used to distribute LNG from import terminals to intermediate stations. There are two categories that can be distinguished: “bunker vessels” and “feeders”. LNG can be transported via barges which may be equipped with self-propulsion system. In general, the capacity of the “bunker vessels" ranges from 1,000 to 10,000m³. The basic aim of "feeder vessels" is to distribute marine LNG fuel on a regional level to points along the coastline. The size and dimensions of the "feeder ves- sels" may vary considerably depending on market demand and other factors such as the depth of the port. Typical capacity for a cargo ship varies between 7,000 and 20,000m³. The successful promotion of LNG as a marine fuel depends on safe and effective supply companies. Regulatory framework for LNG as a marine fuel is under devel- opment in Poland.

LNG transport chain in Poland There are three main ways of supplying LNG: as a marine fuel ship-to-ship, truck- to-ship and LNG terminal-to-ship via pipeline.

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Figure 3.40: LNG transport and logistics chain in Poland (Source: GAZ-SYSTEM)

Small scale services at the FSRU unit. GAZ-SYSTEM considers the implementation of a FSRU terminal in the Bay of Gdańsk. The unit is planned to offer regasification services, LNG reloading onto smaller vessels and LNG storage services.

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