PGNiG executes an agreement for the exclusive use of an LNG reloading station in Klaipeda

Rymarz Zdort advised PGNiG S.A. in connection with the execution of a five-year agreement with Klaipedos Nafta for the use of the entire capacity of its LNG (liquid natural gas) tanker truck reloading station in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

The conclusion of the contract enables the Polish company to import LNG by sea to Klaipeda starting from April 2020. The reloading station in Klaipeda in equipped with five LNG tanks, each with a capacity of 1000 m3, which enables the storage of 2,250 tons of LNG. Additionally, the installation enables the bunkering of ships powered by LNG engines. PGNiG’s bid won the tender process conducted by Klaipedos Nafta in autumn 2019.

“We are glad to have been able to work with PGNiG on a project that helps our client further develop their small-scale activities, in particular on the Lithuanian market. We wish to thank PGNiG for their continuing trust in our team”, said Marek Durski, the partner heading the energy and natural resources team at Rymarz Zdort.

The transaction was led by Marek Durski, the partner heading the energy and natural resources team at Rymarz Zdort, and Adrian Augustyniak, an associate from the same team.

Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo S.A. is the leader in the Polish natural gas market. It is a listed company operating in the field of the exploration for and production of natural gas and crude oil. Through its key companies, PGNiG is also active in the area of the import, storage, sale, and distribution of gas and liquid fuels, as well as heat and electricity generation.