Burckhardt Compression secures contract for Brunsbüttel LNG terminal

Burckhardt Compression has won a contract to supply boil-off gas (BOG) and pipeline injection compressors (MSO) for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany.

Set to begin operations in 2027, the terminal will utilise Burckhardt’s BOG and pipeline injection compressors for safe and efficient LNG handling and injection into Germany’s national gas network.

The Brunsbüttel terminal aligns with Germany’s national strategy to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on coal and nuclear power.

According to market research, in 2023, Germany imported around 1.19 million tonnes of LNG. The LNG sector is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, with traded volumes expected to increase by more than 50% by 2040.

“We chose Burckhardt Compression for this project because of its extensive experience with LNG BOG management compressors, the high operational flexibility of their machines, and a proven track record with LNG terminal installations in Europe,” said German LNG Terminal.

Brunsbüttel LNG terminal

In July 2023, the European Commission approved a €40m ($43.8m) German support measure for the construction and operation of a new land-based LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel.

Originally announced two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine last year (2022), the terminal was intended to increase the security of gas supply after Russia cut off its supply to the EU.

Co-developers of the Brunsbüttel terminal – which will replace the FSRU currently operating at the site – Dutch utility Gasunie and Germany’s RWE will receive €40m in funding through a special dividend set-up.

The company German LNG Terminal GmbH (GLNG) will build and operate the LNG terminal. GLNG will have three shareholders: the German government through the investment and development bank KfW with a 50% stake, Gasunie with a 40% stake, and RWE with a 10% stake.

The total investment volume of the project is approximately €1.3bn.