Name and Location
Tornio liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal, Finland.
Client
Manga LNG Oy, a joint venture between Outokumpu Group, Ruukki Metals Oy, Gasum Oy and EPV Energy.
Project Description
The proposed project involves the construction of a reception, unloading and bunkering facilities, an LNG vaporising facility and one 50 000 m3 storage tank at the Tornio terminal.
A gas pipeline to transport the gas will be built to the Röyttä industrial site. In addition, a truck-loading facility for LNG trucks will be built. From Tornio terminal, the LNG will be delivered by truck or by railroad to customer terminals and consumption destinations in northern Finland and Sweden.
The main user of the natural gas from the terminal will be the Outokumpu Tornio steel mill, but industries, mines and other potential gas consumers in the region will also be served.
Value
The cost estimate for the terminal is €100-million.
Duration
LNG deliveries are expected to start in 2017.
Latest Developments
Wärtsilä, a leading global supplier of power plant and ship power solutions and services, has signed a turnkey contract to supply an LNG receiving terminal to be built in Tornio.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Wärtsilä (turnkey contract for the LNG receiving terminal).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Manga LNG Oy c/o Wega Advisors Oy, project coordinator Olli Salo, tel +358 50 441 0224 or email olli.salo@wega-advisors.fi.
Wärtsilä executive VP: communications and branding Atte Palomäki, tel +358 40 547 6390 or emailatte.palomaki@wartsila.com.