KN Energies Launches Open Season for Long-Term LNG Capacity at Klaipeda Terminal
KN Energies has initiated an open season for long-term capacity at the Klaipeda FSRU in Lithuania, covering the period from 2033 to 2044. A total of 28 TWh/year, equivalent to 2.6 bcm, will be offered over 12 years, divided into packages of 4 TWh each.
Results from this allocation process are expected to be published in April and May. In 2025, the terminal achieved a record with 34 LNG vessels unloaded, increasing from 30 in the previous year. The terminal's utilization rate is currently at 68%, surpassing the European average of 49%.
The facility serves as a key LNG import gateway for central and eastern Europe, with usage from companies in Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. Anticipated expansions in 2026 of the Polish gas grid's export capacity by a third are expected to increase interest and facilitate greater transit of LNG exports.
