Background and operational information for gas terminals and marine pipelines

The Baltic Sea region, facing growing energy demands and recent geopolitical shifts, is actively expanding its natural gas infrastructure. While existing facilities like Klaipeda and Incukalns play a crucial role, they fall short of fulfilling regional needs. Recognizing the urgency, Estonian and Finnish Prime Ministers initiated the construction of a LNG terminal at the Pakri peninsula in October 2022. Tallinn University of Technology, through its Estonian Coastal Monitoring and Forecast Service, played a key role in this project. Leveraging advanced MetOcean data, including wind, wave, sea water level, current, and sea ice, provided by the Estonian Coastal Monitoring Forecast Service, the terminal's planning benefitted from comprehensive and location-specific insights. This service, leveraging data from the Copernicus Marine Service, plays a vital role in both planning and operating such critical infrastructure, contributing to regional energy security and well-being. Despite the progress made, a continued focus on environmental studies, high-resolution forecasts, and comprehensive data gathering remains crucial for the Baltic Sea region.

This Use Case was funded by the Copernicus Marine Service User Engagement Programme 2022-2028.