Small scale LNG developments from the perspective of an infrastructure player

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1 Small scale LNG developments from the perspective of an infrastructure player The Hague, 22 April 2016 Jan van Esch

2 Scherm_2 Gasunie, introduction Independent gas infrastructure company High pressure gas transport network in the Netherlands and northern part of Germany Transported volume of gas is approximately 125 bcm p.a.

3 Scherm_3 Gate terminal and partners Gate terminal is a joint venture between Gasunie and Vopak (both 50%) Excellent example of cooperation between two Dutch market leading companies Vopak Storage know-how Maritime know-how Relations with Port of Rotterdam Gasunie Gas know-how Dutch Gas Roundabout Relations with (inter)national authorities

4 Scherm_4 Gate terminal: business concept Gate terminal: open access terminal No commercial involvement of Gasunie and Vopak in LNG or downstream Non-discriminatory approach towards the market Gate is an independent operator Customers of Gate terminal could be Upstream- and/or Downstream companies

5 Scherm_5 Small scale LNG services at Gate (1) Existing Jetties 1 and 2 capable for small scale LNG vessels Investment in reloading of LNG Coral Energy unloading at Gate terminal, first July 2013 Coral Methane loading at Gate terminal, first Sept. 2013

6 Scherm_6 Small scale LNG services at Gate (2) First truck loaded in January 2014, significant growth End of 2015 investment decision taken to build a second truck loading bay In January 2016 milestone of more than 1,000 truck loadings reached

7 Scherm_7 Further expansion of Gate (break bulk activities) To serve the small scale LNG market optimal, a dedicated jetty was needed Planning of jetty 3: To load LNG vessels with a capacity of m3 Creation of a new harbour basin

8 Scherm_8 Construction at Gate On 1 July 2014 final investment decision to build a dedicated jetty for small LNG vessels Operational in 2016 Shell is the launching customer The project will stimulate small scale LNG activities in Germany, along the river Rhine, the hinterland and the short sea shipping along the coast of North-western Europe and the Baltic Sea

9 Scherm_9 Gate as a hub Evolution from an import terminal (entry point) to a hub Providing additional services to the customers Reloading and trans shipment Small scale LNG services like: Inland shipping Re-export (e.g. Baltic area) LNG by Rail Short-sea shipping Long-haul shipping LNG trucking

10 Scherm_10 Role Gasunie as a small scale LNG infrastructure provider Stimulating the small scale LNG market by actively looking at opportunities to develop LNG infrastructure Co-operator/co-owner of Gate Growing activities at Gate terminal stimulate use of LNG in Northwest Europe maritime, transport and remote industry Facilities could serve as satellite of Gate Focus is on the Netherlands and Germany Grid operator in the Netherlands and Germany with a network close the coastline Possibility to combine small scale LNG activities with an import function Business model: Gasunie is co-developer/investor and operator of the facility Independent operator position Open access principle Equal treatment of facility users

11 Scherm_11 Developments (1) Cooperation with ENGIE to develop a small bunkering station in Eemshaven in the North of the Netherlands Open access principle with ENGIE as launching customer Unit is flexible, can be removed or duplicated at other locations Several initiatives along the German coast are being explored by Gasunie Project scope is a combination of: Small scale LNG activities, maritime bunkering and truck/train loading Small LNG import facility (modular concept: start with one storage tank) Current status: discussions with interested market parties and authorities

12 Scherm_12 Developments (2) Signing of a framework agreement with Gazprom in July 2015: Cooperation in the small-scale LNG market in Europe Focus on joint projects for the construction of LNG receiving terminals, LNG filling stations and other infrastructure facilities Gazprom and Gasunie are currently actively working out possible joint projects Involvement of several disciplines (commercial, financial, technical etc.) Both parties see good prospectives for the small scale LNG market

13 Thank you for your attention, any questions? Scherm_13