Gazprom, Gasunie to cooperate in small scale LNG

摘要

Gazprom and Gasunie have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in small scale LNG development, LNG World News reported. The document aims to establish cooperation between the companies in promoting the utilization of LNG as a fuel for sea and land transport. Gazprom may also become a potential customer of the open-access break bulk terminal planned for Rotterdam. "The vast experience in the field of LNG production and supply as well as a possibility to realize some large scale projects in this sphere will enable our companies to enlarge their joint contribution for the European gas market," said Alexander Medvedev, General Director of Gazprom Export LLC. "This memorandum is a next step in the cooperation between Gasunie and Gazprom Group. The development of small-scale LNG is important because of the superior environmental benefits of LNG as a motor fuel for both ships and trucks.