Abstract
The transport sector is the fastest growing consumer of energy and producer of greenhouse gases in the European Union. With new emission regulation these days the potential application for LNG are expanding. LNG provides a greener alternative to other fossil fuels, which can significantly contribute to improve European air quality and to reduce the existing oil dependency. In Europe receiving terminals are mainly situated in Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and United Kingdom. However, infrastructure for proper function of LNG is still missing in central and Easter Europe. The aim of this paper draws basic properties of LNG as well as analyse the overview of LNG infrastructure in Europe.
Highlights
SummaryThe transport sector is the fastest growing consumer of energy and producer of greenhouse gases in the European Union
We look closely to regasification terminals - plants, which represents the entrance of LNG to the European transport system
The outlook for LNG trade is positive in view of following facts [8]: new gas finds worldwide (Cyprus, Israel and the United Republic of Tanzania), the decline in nuclear power use, promotion of LNG in Asia region, attractiveness of gas as a greener alternative to other fossil fuels and stricter legislation on shipping emissions started in January 2015 in the Atlantic basin should help stimulating the development of small scale LNG, offering new opportunities for growth as well as new challenges
Summary
The transport sector is the fastest growing consumer of energy and producer of greenhouse gases in the European Union. With new emission regulation these days the potential application for LNG are expanding. LNG provides a greener alternative to other fossil fuels, which can significantly contribute to improve European air quality and to reduce the existing oil dependency. In Europe receiving terminals are mainly situated in Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and United Kingdom. Infrastructure for proper function of LNG is still missing in central and Easter Europe. The aim of this paper draws basic properties of LNG as well as analyse the overview of LNG infrastructure in Europe.
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