The project consists of installing infrastructure to accommodate a floating LNG storage and regasification vessel in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania and connecting the facility to the national gas grid.
Objectives
The project is a critical component of Lithuania's energy strategy in line with the EU regulation on security of supply and specifically the N-1 principle, which requires backup for gas supply failures and diversification of energy sources.
Comments
Sector(s)
Energy
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 73 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 182 million
Environmental aspects
The project will require an EIA per the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (2011/92/EU).
Procurement
The promoter is required to tender works, supplies and services contracts following procurement rules of relevant national and EU legislation, as defined by Directive 2004/17/EC, including publication in the Official Journal of the EU where appropriate.
Status
Under appraisal
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04/04/2013.
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