2016-EU-SA-0010

The objective of this Action was to carry out a study aimed at creating a pilot deployment of a motorway of the sea link between a small scale LNG-to-container transhipment facility in Zeebrugge (BE) and a ship bunkering facility in Gothenburg (SE). Gothenburg is a port on the TEN-T Corridor Scandinavia-Mediterranean and Zeebrugge is part of the TEN-T Corridor Rhine-Alps.

The study with pilot facilities contributed to the planification of the Global project aiming to implement a large scale LNG terminal and bunkering facilities to supply the transport sector (maritime, road), thus participating in making the Port of Gothenburg a major LNG regional hub.

The main outcomes of the Action include the analysis of commercial feasibility and stakeholders demand, CBA, and real-life trial with analysis of the transport routes, energy volumes and operational procedures and permitting.

The pilot action and future investments of the Global Project will contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal with increased use of LNG in transport leading to significant reduction of GHG emissions, and to the TEN-T priorities in terms of decarbonisation, transition to innovative low-carbon and energy efficient transport system and fuel security.