Preparing for the Final Weld on Wilhelmshaven's LNG Connection Pipeline
After nine long months of construction, the final piece of the LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven will be completed with a crucial weld. On Thursday at 1:30 PM, crews from energy supplier EWE will join forces at a site in the Ammerland district to seal the deal (or seam, if you will). The new pipeline, stretching approximately 70 kilometers, is set to begin operation at the beginning of 2024.
What's in it for EWE and surrounding households?
EWE has ambitious plans for this newly constructed pipeline. Once the newly piped liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been converted into a gaseous state, it will be transported via this pipeline to EWE's existing natural gas storage facilities in the Jemgum district of Leer. This will not only contribute to the region's energy security but also introduce EWE to a wider energy portfolio.
The pipeline will boast an impressive annual gas capacity of up to six billion cubic meters, enough to provide gas to up to four million households across Lower Saxony.
A look at the pipeline's details
By employing a skilled workforce to welcome this new pipeline into the town of Wilhelmshaven, EWE will be able to transport LNG from the coastal city to its natural gas storage facilities. Once the pipeline is operational, Lower Saxony will rely less heavily on imported raw materials while working toward more sustainable energy practices.
The completion of the Wilhelmshaven LNG connection pipeline also marks an important milestone in the region's energy infrastructure, as the floating storage and regasification unit operated by Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) can now provide a secure supply of natural gas to Germany and Europe.
For more details, find the following insights from enrichment data:
- In December 2024, DET successfully sold all 50 regasification slots for the Brunsbüttel and Wilhelmshaven 1 terminals through digital auctions.
- In February 2025, DET conducted another round of auctions, selling all 50 slots for an average price of €0.30/MMBtu, higher than the €0.11/MMBtu achieved in December.
- This successful marketing and operation of the FSRUs contribute to the reliability of natural gas supply, decreasing reliance on imported raw materials and supporting sustainable energy goals.
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