June 10, 2026
Good news for Stade as an energy hub and for Germany’s security of supply: After facing challenges during the construction of the floating LNG terminal Stade, the facility is now scheduled to commence operations in September. Over the past months, extensive technical and safety-related assessments, along with preparatory measures carried out on behalf of the operating company, Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET), now outline a clear roadmap toward the first LNG delivery.
In the meantime, the state-owned company sub-chartered the FSRU Energos Force—the regasification vessel designated for operation in Stade—and deployed it in Jordan. Contractual provisions ensure that the FSRU will return in time for the terminal’s commissioning phase at the jetty specifically constructed by the State of Lower Saxony in the industrial port of Stade-Bützfleth. This completes the federal government’s terminal concept for securing gas supplies, with Stade complementing the existing terminal locations in Brunsbüttel and Wilhelmshaven.
The timely return of the FSRU Energos Force is assured. Upon arrival, the regasification vessel will be connected to the loading infrastructure—such as the towering loading arms on the right. The gangway on the left side of the image will be swung out to the high ship’s side of the regasification vessel and securely attached. In the weeks that follow, numerous safety tests will be conducted before regular operations can begin.
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