Auction Information:
Auction of Remaining Short-Term Regasification Capacities at Wilhelmshaven Terminal (WHV01) for Calendar Year 2027
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming auction for short-term regasification capacities at our Wilhelmshaven terminal (WHV01).
Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) will offer the remaining terminal capacities for LNG storage, regasification and send-out to the grid during the 2027 calendar year. The capacities will be marketed as bundled and single slots.
The auction will commence with an initial bidding round from 22 September 2026 to 23 September 2026. Thereafter, the offered capacities will be marketed in recurring offering periods. Any capacity not allocated within a given offering period will automatically roll over into subsequent offering periods. The reserve price will be reduced after predefined intervals.
An Information Memorandum containing all necessary details regarding the auction, as well as the relevant Terminal Use Agreement (TUA), will be made available by DET shortly.
Participation Requirements:
To be approved as a bidder, all shippers must submit the following documents to capacities@energy-terminal.de:
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Know-Your-Customer Questionnaire
- Proof of credit rating or equivalent financial security
In addition, all participants must register on the PRISMA platform and accept the Terms and Conditions of the auction. Bidder approval will be granted by DET via the PRISMA system.
Please note that all relevant auction documents will be published on DET’s website in due course.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at capacities@energy-terminal.de.
DET Successfully Allocates Mid-Term Product for the LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven 1
We are pleased to announce that the auction for the mid-term capacity product at the Wilhelmshaven site (WHV01) was successfully allocated. The auction took place on 4 August 2026 and comprised a total of 18 slots for the period from 2027 to 2029.
Under this product, Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) offered a maximum of 2 bcm of terminal capacity per year for LNG storage, regasification and grid send-out, for the years 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Extension of WHV01 and WHV02 Regasification Capacity Offering
Following the conclusion of the original marketing period, Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) has decided to continue offering the remaining 2026 regasification capacities at Wilhelmshaven 01 (WHV01) and Wilhelmshaven 02 (WHV02).
The remaining capacities will be offered via weekly auctions on the PRISMA platform every Wednesday until and including 28 October 2026.
Interested market participants must register on the PRISMA platform and accept the applicable auction terms and conditions. Bidder approval will be granted by DET through the PRISMA system.
Please refer to the latest Information Memorandum and Terminal Use Agreement available on DET's website for details of the products offered and the applicable auction rules.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at capacities@energy-terminal.de.
Information Memorandum
Regasification Capacities at Wilhelmshaven 01 Terminal for 2027
(not accessible) [PDF, 425 KB]
Reserve Regasification Capacities 2026 (Q4) at Wilhelmshaven 01 and Wilhelmshaven 02 Terminals
Terminal Use Agreement (TUA)
Documents required for admission to the auction
Reserve Regasification Capacities 2026 (Q4) at Wilhelmshaven 01 and Wilhelmshaven 02 Terminals
WHV01 - Letter of Agreement.pdf (not accessible) [PDF, 131 KB]
DET_KYC.pdf (not accessible) [PDF, 112 KB]
DET_NDA.pdf (not accessible) [PDF, 436 KB]
Mid-Term Regasification Capacities at the Terminal Wilhelmshaven I for 2027-2029)
DET_NDA.pdf (not accessible) [PDF, 436 KB]
DET_KYC.pdf (not accessible) [PDF, 112 KB]
(not accessible) [PDF, 131 KB]
How to take part in DET Marketing Rounds
Information for the procedure on our partner platform PRISMA
The capacity offerings for DET's regasification capacities are processed through our partner platform PRISMA. The following information is intended to facilitate your access and registration.
How to register your company on the PRISMA platform:
To participate in DET's capacity offerings on PRISMA, market participants must first register on the platform. Please inform yourself in advance at the following link: How to register your company on the PRISMA platform
Please register on the PRISMA platform: Registering your organisation on the PRISMA platform
Applying for an assignment to an operator:
After successful registration on PRISMA, market participants gain access to the platform. Here you will find information on how to be assigned to DET and then activated by DET for its auctions and capacity offerings: Application for assignments to operators
How do you bid on DET's offerings?
Several procedures are possible. Information on the auction procedure can be found here: How to Place a Bid in a Ascending-Clock Auction? : PRISMA Capacity Platform
LNG-Carrier Approval Process
Explanation of the procedure
- Application for approval of the carrier by the terminal user or designated person
- Review of the application by the FSRU operator (1 working day)
- Exchange of documents and review (within 8 working days after exchange of documents)
- Meeting for approval review
- Arrival of the LNG carrier for the LNG transfer test
- Not less than 10 working days
A detailed explanation of the procedure for carrier approval and application for approval is included in the LNG Ship Inspection and Approval Procedure. If you are interested in this, we will be happy to provide it to you on request.
Shipping Nomination and Request Approval WHV1
Please send corresponding to the terminal the form for ship nomination and request for approval to the following e-mail addresses:
det-whv01-operations@gasfin.net
sscs@hoeghlng.com
Please note that, as of 01 April 2026, the commercial management for the Wilhelmshaven terminals has been taken over by Gasfin Services GmbH.
Form: Ship Nomination and Request for Approval WHV1
Tariff publication (in accordance with Sec. 21 Par. 4 EnWG) for the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
The Service Charges listed in the provided Price Sheet are the maximum charges that may apply, as determined by the Federal Network Agency. The actual Service Charges (excluding Variable Charges such as costs for bunkers and Emission certificates) are determined by the respective auction. The exact mechanism for determining these charges will be announced prior to the respective auction.
Approved price sheet of Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH - Terminal Wilhelmshaven 01
Auction Information:
Offering of 2027 Regasification Capacities at Wilhelmshaven 02 (WHV02)
Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) offers regasification capacities for 2027 at Wilhelmshaven 02 (WHV02). The capacities are being marketed through a recurring offering process until 7 October 2026.
Should capacities remain unallocated after 7 October 2026, DET will evaluate potential further marketing measures and inform the market accordingly.
Please refer to the latest Information Memorandum and Terminal Use Agreement available on DET's website for details of the capacities currently on offer and the applicable marketing rules.
Participation Requirements:
To be approved as a bidder, all shippers must submit the following documents to capacities@energy-terminal.de:
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Know-Your-Customer Questionnaire
- Proof of credit rating or equivalent financial security
In addition, all participants must register on the PRISMA platform and accept the Terms and Conditions of the auction. Bidder approval will be granted by DET via the PRISMA system.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at capacities@energy-terminal.de.
Extension of WHV01 and WHV02 Regasification Capacity Offering
Following the conclusion of the original marketing period, Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) has decided to continue offering the remaining 2026 regasification capacities at Wilhelmshaven 01 (WHV01) and Wilhelmshaven 02 (WHV02).
The remaining capacities will be offered via weekly auctions on the PRISMA platform every Wednesday until and including 28 October 2026.
Interested market participants must register on the PRISMA platform and accept the applicable auction terms and conditions. Bidder approval will be granted by DET through the PRISMA system.
Please refer to the latest Information Memorandum and Terminal Use Agreement available on DET's website for details of the products offered and the applicable auction rules.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at capacities@energy-terminal.de.
Information Memorandum
Reserve Regasification Capacities 2026 (Q4) at Wilhelmshaven 01 and Wilhelmshaven 02 Terminals
(not accessible) [PDF, 446 KB]
Capacities 2027 Wilhelmshaven 02 Terminal
(not accessible) [PDF, 811 KB]
Documents required for Admission to the Auction
How to take part in DET Marketing Rounds
Information for the procedure on our partner platform PRISMA
The capacity offerings for DET's regasification capacities are processed through our partner platform PRISMA. The following information is intended to facilitate your access and registration.
How to register your company on the PRISMA platform:
To participate in DET's capacity offerings on PRISMA, market participants must first register on the platform. Please inform yourself in advance at the following link: How to register your company on the PRISMA platform
Please register on the PRISMA platform: Registering your organisation on the PRISMA platform
Applying for an assignment to an operator:
After successful registration on PRISMA, market participants gain access to the platform. Here you will find information on how to be assigned to DET and then activated by DET for its auctions and capacity offerings: Application for assignments to operators
How do you bid on DET's offerings?
Several procedures are possible. Information on the auction procedure can be found here: How to Place a Bid in a Ascending-Clock Auction? : PRISMA Capacity Platform
LNG-Carrier Approval Process
Explanation of the procedure
- Application for approval of the carrier by the terminal user or designated person
- Review of the application by the FSRU operator (1 working day)
- Exchange of documents and review (within 8 working days after exchange of documents)
- Meeting for approval review
- Arrival of the LNG carrier for the LNG transfer test
- Not less than 10 working days
A detailed explanation of the procedure for carrier approval and application for approval is included in the LNG Ship Inspection and Approval Procedure. If you are interested in this, we will be happy to provide it to you on request.
Shipping Nomination and Request for Approval WHV02
Please send corresponding to the terminal the form for ship nomination and request for approval to the following e-mail address:
det-whv02-operations@gasfin.net
Please note that, as of 01 April 2026, the commercial management for the Wilhelmshaven terminals has been taken over by Gasfin Services GmbH.
Formular: Ship Nomination and Request for Approval WHV02
Tariff publication (in accordance with Sec. 21 Par. 4 EnWG) for the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
The Service Charges listed in the provided Price Sheet are the maximum charges that may apply, as determined by the Federal Network Agency. The actual Service Charges (excluding Variable Charges such as costs for bunkers and Emission certificates) are determined by the respective auction. The exact mechanism for determining these charges will be announced prior to the respective auction.
Approved price sheet of Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH – Terminal Wilhelmshaven 02
Auction Information:
Marketing of Short-Term LNG Capacity at the Brunsbüttel Terminal
Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) announces the marketing of short-term LNG regasification capacities at the Brunsbüttel Terminal (BBU).
The capacities will be offered through an auction process via the PRISMA platform. The auction will take place on 8 October 2026.
The Information Memorandum, containing all relevant details regarding the offered capacities and auction procedures and the applicable Terminal Use Agreement (TUA), are available below.
To be approved as a bidder, all shippers must submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), a completed Know-Your-Customer (KYC) questionnaire, and proof of creditworthiness or equivalent financial security to capacities@energy-terminal.de.
In addition, participants must be registered on the PRISMA platform and accept the applicable auction terms and conditions. Bidder approval will be granted by DET via the PRISMA system.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at capacities@energy-terminal.de.
Information Memorandum
Terminal Use Agreement (TUA)
Documents required for admission to the auction
How to take part in DET Marketing Rounds
Information for the procedure on our partner platform PRISMA
The capacity offerings for DET's regasification capacities are processed through our partner platform PRISMA. The following information is intended to facilitate your access and registration.
How to register your company on the PRISMA platform:
To participate in DET's capacity offerings on PRISMA, market participants must first register on the platform. Please inform yourself in advance at the following link: How to register your company on the PRISMA platform
Please register on the PRISMA platform: Registering your organisation on the PRISMA platform
Applying for an assignment to an operator:
After successful registration on PRISMA, market participants gain access to the platform. Here you will find information on how to be assigned to DET and then activated by DET for its auctions and capacity offerings: Application for assignments to operators
How do you bid on DET's offerings?
Several procedures are possible. Information on the auction procedure can be found here: How to Place a Bid in a Ascending-Clock Auction? : PRISMA Capacity Platform
LNG Carrier Approval Process
Explanation of the procedure
- Application for approval of the carrier by the terminal user or designated person
- Review of the application by the FSRU operator (1 working day)
- Exchange of documents and review (within 8 working days after exchange of documents)
- Meeting for approval review
- Arrival of the LNG carrier for the LNG transfer test
- Not less than 10 working days
A detailed explanation of the procedure for carrier approval and application for approval is included in the LNG Ship Inspection and Approval Procedure. If you are interested in this, we will be happy to provide it to you on request.
Ship Nomination and Request for Approval
Please send corresponding to the terminal the form for Ship Nomination and Request for Approval Brunsbüttel to the following e-mail addresses:
det-bbu-operations@gasfin.net
sscs@hoeghlng.com
Please note that, as of 01 April 2026, the commercial management for the Wilhelmshaven terminals has been taken over by Gasfin Services GmbH.
Form: Ship Nomination and Request for Approval BBU
Tariff publication (in accordance with Sec. 21 Par. 4 EnWG) for the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
The Service Charges listed in the provided Price Sheet are the maximum charges that may apply, as determined by the Federal Network Agency. The actual Service Charges (excluding Variable Charges such as costs for bunkers and Emission certificates) are determined by the respective auction. The exact mechanism for determining these charges will be announced prior to the respective auction.
Approved price sheet of Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH – Terminal Brunsbüttel
How to take part in DET marketing rounds
Information for the procedure on our partner platform PRISMA
The capacity offerings for DET's regasification capacities are processed through our partner platform PRISMA. The following information is intended to facilitate your access and registration.
How to register your company on the PRISMA platform:
To participate in DET's capacity offerings on PRISMA, market participants must first register on the platform. Please inform yourself in advance at the following link: How to register your company on the PRISMA platform
Please register on the PRISMA platform: Registering your organisation on the PRISMA platform
Applying for an assignment to an operator:
After successful registration on PRISMA, market participants gain access to the platform. Here you will find information on how to be assigned to DET and then activated by DET for its auctions and capacity offerings: Application for assignments to operators
How do you bid on DET's offerings?
Several procedures are possible. Information on the auction procedure can be found here: How to Place a Bid in a Ascending-Clock Auction? : PRISMA Capacity Platform
LNG-Carrier Approval Process
Explanation of the procedure
- Application for approval of the carrier by the terminal user or designated person
- Review of the application by the FSRU operator (1 working day)
- Exchange of documents and review (within 8 working days after exchange of documents)
- Meeting for approval review
- Arrival of the LNG carrier for the LNG transfer test
- Not less than 10 working days
A detailed explanation of the procedure for carrier approval and application for approval is included in the LNG Ship Inspection and Approval Procedure. If you are interested in this, we will be happy to provide it to you on request.
Form: Ship Nomination and Request for Approval Stade
Tariff publication (in accordance with Sec. 21 Par. 4 EnWG) for the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
The Service Charges listed in the provided Price Sheet are the maximum charges that may apply, as determined by the Federal Network Agency. The actual Service Charges (excluding Variable Charges such as costs for bunkers and Emission certificates) are determined by the respective auction. The exact mechanism for determining these charges will be announced prior to the respective auction.
Approved price sheet of Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH – Terminal Stade
Secondary Trade
Information on Secondary Trade offers
Offers and further information on Secondary Trade are available here on the Prisma platform.
General Questions & Answers on Capacity Marketing
How do I register on the PRISMA platform?
PRISMA is the platfrom where capacity offerings are held. Please follow the instruction under this link to register at PRISMA.
What is the alternative credit support option available for bidders who do not meet the minimum credit rating?
Bidders that do not meet the “Minimum credit Rating” may submit a “Replacement Credit Support” instead. As set out in the Terminal Use Agreement a Letter of Credit of € 6 million issued in advance of the auction will be accepted. Capacity holder in any of the DET’s terminals do fulfill the requirement of the Replacement Credit support, too.
When is the next auction planned?
Are the auction results public?
[Translate to English:] DET publishes which capacities have been sold and the respective price. The identity of the bidder/shipper is not disclosed publically. For alignment between shippers, DET may disclose the identy to slot holders in the same terminal in accordance with the respective Non-Disclosure-Agreement.
What is a final pay as bid round?
In an ascending clock auction the final pay as bid round (FPAB) is applied in any round after the first if the demand is lower than the offered volume. Each bidder is then asked to set a price and volume. The reserve price is the price of the preceding round. Bidders with the highest price and highest volume win. Please check the PRISMA website for details.
What is "Obligation to Deliver" and "No Obligation to Deliver" (OTD and NOTD, respectively)?
What does the short-term product include?
What is not included in the short-term product?
Do the “Auction Starting Prices” include Grid Entry Costs?
How does the transfer of grid entry capacity work and how long will entry capacity be made available to the winning bidder?
The conditions of transfer of grid entry capacity to the User will be set out either in the TUA or in a separate transfer agreement. The actual transfer is processed via PRISMA close to the slot start date (generally several working days before) to avoid capacity transfers being affected by any delivery date changes for whatever reason.
Who books the grid entry capacities?
Who is the adjacent TSO to the Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel who we will receive the Entry Capacity from?
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Do you as a shipper have questions about marketing?
If you have questions about marketing as a shipper, especially regarding DET's capacities, digital auctions and offerings, please send an email to:
A comprehensive overview of FAQs, which may already answer some of your questions, can be found further up on this page.