Thursday. was the official opening of Nærenergi's new tank facility for LPG/propane in Haugaland Næringspark.
Nærenergi had invited guests from home and abroad for a tour of the plant and ended the day with a conference with several exciting presentations on, among other things, BioLPG and the regulations associated with this. Haugaland Vekst, represented by CEO Sigmund Lier, presented the opportunities the region has to offer, and General Manager Tiril Fjeld of Haugaland Næringspark presented the latest news from the park.
Nærenergi has invested over NOK 100 million in land and facilities. The site of well over 20 acres was developed over the course of the year and the plant was approved and commissioned on the same day that Kårstø was shut down this summer for a five-year overhaul.
- We are contributing to the green shift and a more sustainable society," says Bjørn M. Apeland, Chairman of Nærenergi.
The facility will handle the receipt, delivery and storage of LPG (propane). Nærenergi is confident that the need for LPG will remain high for many years, but has also prepared the new plant to be able to receive and store bioLPG as it becomes available and relevant for use by our customers. Attention to green gas is increasing.
Part of an important supply chain
The plant is an important part of the supply chain for industry, business and households. The use of propane is an environmentally friendly and efficient energy source that can replace the use of heavier fossil fuels and reduce emissions.
- "We have built this plant to ensure good access to LPG for existing and new customers. LPG contributes to the green shift and a more sustainable society," says Apeland.
The LPG plant, consisting of 12 400 m3 tanks and two filling stations for tankers, is perhaps the largest and most modern of its kind in Northern Europe, and has top-class safety and monitoring systems.
- Important energy hub in Norway
The terminal is connected to a receiving facility on the quay in the business park with a more than 1,000 meter long underground gas transport pipe. The gas arrives at the terminal by ship from anywhere in Northern Europe. Unloading shiploads of 1,200 - 1,800 tons takes 8-12 hours. Filling of tankers is completed in +/- 20 minutes. The facility has a storage capacity of just over 2,000 tons.
- "Nærenergi's new gas terminal further strengthens Haugaland Business Park as an important energy hub in Norway. The facility will provide a useful infrastructure service for businesses in the park and elsewhere in the region," says Tiril Fjeld, general manager of Haugaland Næringspark.