LNG Truck-Loading is the process of filling specially designed tank trucks or trailers, in order to transport natural gas in liquefied form (LNG). Due to the high energy density of LNG, trucks can carry significant amounts of energy by road, simulating to a virtual pipeline, providing high versatility in natural gas supply.
DESFA anticipates the potential benefit of utilizing LNG in applications of small scale, and has decided to construct a Truck Loading Facility (TLF) at the LNG Facility of Revithoussa. At a later stage, a small-scale LNG (ssLNG) Jetty shall also be constructed to accommodate bunkering services and supply of satellite LNG stations.
The Truck Loading Service (TLS) comprises of the following elements:
- Inspection of the necessary documents of the TLS User, the LNG Truck and its driver at the Transit Port.
- Sea transportation of the LNG Truck and driver from the Transit Port to the LNG Facility.
- Entrance to the TLF and loading of the LNG Truck with the appropriate quantity of LNG, up to the maximum filling limit for LNG cargo, after the necessary inspection.
- Sea transportation of the LNG Truck from the LNG Facility back to the Transit Port.
- Conducting all necessary measurements and procedures required for the effective, safe and cost-efficient operation of the LNG Facility within the framework of the provision of the services mentioned above, according to the NNGS Network Code and the TLS Agreement.
All natural and legal entities that are members of RAE’s NNGS Registry are eligible for becoming TLS Users. Interested parties must sign a TLS Framework Agreement (word, pdf) with DESFA beforehand in order to be able to use the TL Facility and reserve Timeslots.
The applicable tariff is set out according to the relevant RAE's Decision.
LNG Truck-Loading offers a versatile solution for transporting LNG quantities inland, that can serve industrial consumers, truck-to-ship bunkering, truck-to-vehicle fueling, or supply remote distribution grids, acting as virtual pipelines. Furthermore, TLS can be combined with other ssLNG Services, by creating a relatively flexible network of larger and smaller LNG distribution-hubs.
This Concept Paper as well as the E-Brochure can provide you with the main information regarding the new Truck Loading Service.
