
World class facility. World class service.
Grain LNG is reviewing bids submitted as part of the Auction and expect to make an announcement in the coming weeks.
Following our recent market consultation and Ofgem approval, Grain LNG is delighted to launch this Auction with an offer of primary capacity to the market from as early as January 2029, following the expiry of a number of long-term contracts. The capacity on offer is already operating and, by refurbishing and upgrading existing assets, Grain LNG expects to be able to provide very cost-competitive and flexible capacity.
We invite you to participate in the auction by submitting binding bids by 23 November 2023. Further details can be found in the Auction Notice and associated Annexes below.
The Joint Bid Facility described below will remain open for the duration of the Auction, should you wish to discuss sharing of capacity with other market participants.
Discussions with potential bidders and responses to our recent consultation have identified that while some potential bidders are happy with the proposed Lot sizes others may desire a smaller amount of capacity than is being offered. Consequently, having discussed this with Ofgem, we are pleased to offer a facility to introduce parties interested in sharing capacity to each other. If you wish to avail yourself of this facility, please follow the instructions in the Joint Bid Facility document below and send your completed form to [email protected] at your earliest convenience.
Annex 2 – New Shipper Access Code
Annex 5 – Network Entry Provisions (LDZ)
Annex 5 – Network Entry Provisions (NTS)
We are the leading LNG importation terminal in the UK. Our world class facility delivers the highest standards of performance and services which are highly resilient, flexible and dependable.
All of the primary capacity at the terminal is fully contracted to our customers BP/Sonatrach, Centrica, Sonatrach, Total, Uniper and Pavilion.
Grain LNG facilitates the following hierarchy of secondary capacity/anti-hoarding mechanisms:
This hierarchy of mechanisms further enhances the competitive environment at the Terminal and effectively removes any opportunity for primary capacity holders to benefit from hoarding their capacities.
Market participants interested in any of options 2 or 3 should read the attached Third Party Access User Guide for further information about the mechanisms available, including who to contact.
The Annual Unloading Plan currently comprises approximately 240 berthing slots per year, or two slots every three days on average. Third parties interested in utilising berthing slots at the Terminal should discuss their requirements with Grain LNG or the primary capacity holders in the first instance.
Capacity at Grain LNG Terminal can be acquired:
Any company with a bona fide interest in obtaining secondary capacity at the Grain LNG terminal must first become a registered user and pay a non-refundable fee of £10,000 and complete steps 1 to 4 below:
Grain LNG will return a counter-signed, executed original of the Confidentiality Agreement and will contact the applicant to discuss capacity requirements.
Road Tanker Loading
Our state-of-the-art truck loading facility allows road tanker operators to load liquefied natural gas (LNG) in bulk and transport the fuel directly to LNG filling stations, as well as to industrial and commercial markets throughout the UK and mainland Europe.
The multi-bay facility is operational around the clock, 365 days a year, offering 36 slots for road tankers on any day.
The facility is ideally located close to major UK road networks and boasts quick access to and from continental Europe.
For further information, contact:
Steve Corney, Road Tanker contract lead
Email: [email protected]
Please check that your assets are compatible with loading at the terminal.
Grain LNG Road Tanker Loading Compatibility Specification
Break Bulk Marine
Grain LNG is currently assessing a number of options in this area.
For further information, contact:
Shiv Shah, Small-Scale LNG Lead
Email: [email protected]
or
Telephone: +44 (0) 1634 270 000
Email: [email protected]
National Grid Grain LNG is the first facility in the UK to offer reloading and is also looking to offer small scale ship reloading facilities (ssLNG) at its importation terminal on the Isle of Grain.
The move further enhances Grain LNG’s position as a major European LNG Hub, building on the significant uptake of the Road Tanker Loading Facility which was commissioned November 2015. These two developments will enable the distribution of LNG as a fuel for the marine industry, trucks, industrial and commercial, as well as off-grid applications.
Grain LNG is the largest importation terminal in Europe and eighth largest in the world in terms of tank capacity, something which provides its existing customer base of six major multinational organisations with a huge amount of flexibility to manage importation as well as break bulk activities.
With the introduction of more stringent European emission regulations for the marine sector, covering the North Sea, Baltic Sea and English Channel Emission Control Area from 2015, use of LNG as a marine fuel is predicted to grow substantially. The environmental benefits of using LNG as a fuel include emission reductions in carbon dioxide (CO2) of up to 25%, nitrogen oxide (NOx) by up to 85% and sulphur and particulates to almost zero, as well as lowering noise pollution.
For further information, contact:
Paul Ocholla, Small-scale LNG Lead
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0) 1926 656 556
The contact details below are provided for parities interested in gaining access to the terminal via secondary capacity mechanisms directly from a primary capacity holder.
BP/Sonatrach
Website: http://www.lngga.com
Email: [email protected]
Centrica
Email: [email protected]
Pavilion Energy
Email: [email protected]
Sonatrach Gas Marketing Limited
Email: [email protected]
Total
Email: [email protected]
Uniper
Email: [email protected]