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PKN ORLEN and KN establish cooperation in the field of offshore wind energy
KN (Klaipėdos Nafta AB), the operator of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, and the companies of the largest Polish oil group ORLEN, ORLEN Neptun I and Energa Wytwarzanie, signed a letter of intent on the possibility of cooperation in the provision of operation and maintenance (O&M) services for…
Possibilities of expanding LNG terminal regasification capacity will be assessed
The operator of the oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, KN (AB Klaipėdos Nafta), is initiating technical infrastructure studies to assess the possibilities of expanding the annual regasification capacity of the Klaipėda LNG terminal. The company is planning two feasibility studies that will jointly assess technical changes to the…
Five customers to use Klaipėda LNG terminal in the last quarter
KN (AB „Klaipėdos nafta“), the operator of LNG and oil terminals, has completed the annual LNG terminal capacity allocation for the last quarter of this year. During the period from 1 October to 31 December 2022, five customers will use the booked 9.66 TWh of LNG terminal regasification capacity. …
Mr. Edvinas Katilius is elected Chairman of the KN Board
Edvinas Katilius has been elected Chairman of the Board of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) and oil terminals operator KN (AB „Klaipėdos nafta“). This decision was taken by the members of the Board of KN, who gathered for the first Board meeting of this term of office. E. Katilius…
FSRU Independence is to bear the Lithuanian flag from 2025
When KN (AB Klaipėdos nafta) takes the ownership to FSRU Independence, the vessel will be registered at the Register of Seagoing Ships of the Republic of Lithuania and the Lithuanian flag will be hoisted on board of the vessel. This decision was approved on 11 May by the Government of…
First delivery of liquefied natural gas for PGNiG to Klaipėda LNG terminal
The PGNiG Group received its first cargo of liquefied natural gas to be delivered to the LNG terminal in Klaipėda, Lithuania. The delivery of almost 65,000 tonnes of LNG from the US is a step towards further integration of gas markets in this part of Europe and strengthening of their…
KN launches capacity booking at Klaipėda LNG terminal for the Q4, 2022
KN (AB „Klaipėdos nafta“), the operator of LNG and oil terminals, announces capacity allocation at Klaipėda LNG terminal and invites market participants to book capacities for the period from October 1st to December 31st, 2022. A total of 9,66 TWh available LNG capacities will be allocated during the procedure. In…
Kaipėda LNG terminal resumed its regular operations
After successful completion of annual maintenance and repair works, Klaipėda liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal successfully resumed its operations on Saturday morning, 30 April. Operations of Klaipėda LNG terminal were temporarily suspended from 7 am 27 April. During this period, Lithuania was supplied with natural gas from Latvia's Inčukalns gas…
Scheduled maintenance will be carried out at Klaipėda LNG terminal
Operations of Klaipėda liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal will be temporarily suspended from 07:00 on 27 April to 07:00 on 30 April due to the scheduled annual equipment maintenance and repair work. During this period, Lithuania will be supplied with natural gas from Latvia's Inčukalns gas storage facility. During…
New Board of KN takes office
On Monday, April 25th, new Management Board of KN, the operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and oil terminals, starts the four-year term of office. There will be four independent members in the Board of KN, who are professionals in the areas of energy, finance, and management: Alfonso Morriello, Edvinas…
Public consultation regarding regulations for use of the liquefied natural gas terminal is announced
National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has announced a public consultation regarding KN proposed amendment to the Regulations for use of the Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal. The main purpose is to ensure the possibility to reserve a part of Klaipėda LNG Terminal capacities for a longer that five year period. All…
Lithuania completely abandons Russian gas imports
Seeking full energy independence from Russian gas, in response to Russia's energy blackmail in Europe and the war in Ukraine, Lithuania has completely abandoned Russian gas: Lithuania's gas transmission system has been operating without Russian gas imports since the beginning of this month. This is confirmed by the data…
