Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal

The construction of Germany’s first liquid gas terminal also has a political dimension. After all, the goal in Wilhelmshaven was to take a major step toward securing the nationwide energy supply in a very short space of time. Depenbrock accepted the challenge and delivered impressive results by every measure. At the same time, the order for the next LNG project in Stade was already placed by Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG.

The large-scale project is entirely consistent with the realignment of German energy policy. The goal is to make the energy supply as independent as possible at record speed. The construction of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Wilhelmshaven establishes Germany’s own capacity to handle LNG ships for the first time.

At least five billion cubic metres of liquid gas are to be handled in Wilhelmshaven every year. To enable this on an extremely tight planning and construction schedule, Depenbrock offered the full range of its capabilities as part of a consortium – the excellent planning expertise of its in-house engineering department, a fleet of machinery perfectly equipped for special operations, and a highly trained, experienced team that was acutely aware of this construction project’s importance.

Along with public perception of the political expedients, successful implementation by the highly dedicated teams on site was the other important factor in this infrastructure project, which Depenbrock carried out in 2022. By joining forces, we managed to complete the LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven already by November.

When Germany’s first floating terminal for landing liquefied natural gas was officially opened on 17 December 2022, this engineering feat was also well received internationally.