UK – MiQ, the global leader in emissions certification, has certified the Grain LNG terminal in the United Kingdom, which is Europe’s largest LNG terminal.
National Grid Grain LNG, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid, owns and operates the UK’s first modern LNG importation terminal, playing an important role in securing UK gas supply.
The terminal will further enable US producers to service demand from EU and UK buyers who want transparency on emissions from their LNG purchases.
“The certification of Grain LNG provides UK and European natural gas buyers with additional transparency about the level of emissions from imported LNG. US exporters can service the demand for lower emissions LNG by undergoing third-party certification of their facilities,” said Georges Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ.
“We anticipate more facilities in Europe undergoing certification shortly and expect to see the first certified LNG cargo travel from the US to Europe before the end of the year.”
Ben Wilson, President of National Grid Ventures commented that as a first mover on methane emissions, this new accreditation is a testament to that service, proving that in the case of Grain LNG, it is operating a highly efficient and market-leading site.
Similarly, Simon Culkin, Managing Director of Grain LNG noted that at a time when there is rightly increased scrutiny of all emissions, the group delighted that Grain LNG is the first port of its kind to receive this accreditation.
“MiQ’s certification confirms Grain LNG as not only the largest LNG port in Europe, but world class, reflected in our diversity of customers, operational excellence and now methane management,” Culkin added.
MiQ has a mission pf facilitating a rapid reduction in methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by providing a credible and transparent certification system that incentivizes improvements and ensures accountability.
In March, the British energy infrastructure operator National Grid planned to divest the Grain LNG terminal in the UK. The move forms part of the company’s strategy to streamline its operations.
Commissioned in July 2005, the Grain LNG terminal is currently undergoing expansion to be able to provide up to 33% of the UK’s gas demand.
LNG – liquified natural gas – is essentially the gas used in homes and business, which has been chilled to -161 degrees centigrade to turn it into a transportable liquid state.
In addition to regassification, Grain LNG offers add-on services including truck loading bays, reloads, cool-downs and trans shipments.
