On 26 May 2025, DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH successfully commissioned its third floating LNG import terminal in Wilhelmshaven, marking a major milestone in Germany’s energy infrastructure and a key achievement under the German LNG Acceleration Act.
Dr. Peter Röttgen, managing director of DET, underscored the terminal’s strategic role in enhancing supply resilience, stating:
“As long as we rely on natural gas, LNG will remain a stabilising factor on the path to climate neutrality.”
The new terminal stands out as a technological first in Europe, with several engineering innovations:
- Construction of an offshore jetty located 1.5 km from the coast, built in challenging tidal conditions
- Environmentally responsible pipeline installation conducted entirely beneath the seabed
- First-ever use of ultrasonic antifouling technology in European FSRU systems to prevent marine growth
The FSRU Excelsior, currently operating at the terminal, is feeding up to 1.9 billion cubic metres of natural gas into the grid in 2025 — enough to meet the annual energy needs of approximately 1.5 million households. From 2026, the terminal’s capacity is expected to increase to 4.6 billion cubic metres.
This landmark project was delivered in close collaboration with ENGIE Deutschland, TES, Gasfin, and a wide range of partners across government, industry, and public administration.
The Wilhelmshaven 02 terminal significantly bolsters Germany and Europe’s energy security, providing a flexible, sustainable, and future-oriented infrastructure for LNG imports.
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