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Ship docked at the end of the jetty at the Grain LNG terminal in Kent

Grain LNG marks world-first in auditing methane emissions

The National Grid operated Grain LNG terminal has announced that the methane emissions performance of its operations has been verified by MiQ, the global leader in methane emissions measurement and certification.

Grain LNG signs new deal with Venture Global further strengthening the security of supply of LNG to the United Kingdom

Grain LNG and Venture Global have announced the execution of a binding long-term terminal use agreement (TUA) enabling the regasification and sale of LNG from all of Venture Global’s LNG terminals in Louisiana, including CP2 LNG, subject to obtaining necessary federal permits.

Grain LNG signs new deal with Sonatrach further strengthening UK security of supply

National Grid’s Grain LNG has today (Tuesday 31 January 2024) announced a ten-year agreement that will extend the long-term storage and redelivery capacity of Algerian gas company Sonatrach at the Grain LNG terminal from January 2029.

Grain LNG launches auction of 9mtpa of existing capacity

Grain LNG has today launched an auction for 375 GWh/d (approx. 9 mtpa) of existing capacity. This process will run from 14th September until 23rd November 2023.

Grain LNG launches market consultation for existing capacity

Grain LNG, the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Europe, is pleased to announce the launch of a market consultation for the auction of 375 Gwh/d (approx. 9 mtpa) of existing capacity. The initial consultation phase for the Auction of Existing Capacity will commence on 14 June and run until 26 July.

National Grid Grain LNG celebrates unprecedented utilisation

National Grid’s Grain LNG, Europe’s largest Liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, has hit a new utilisation record, exporting 102,589 GWh of gas over a twelve month period, the equivalent of almost 14 per cent of total GB gas demand.

Grain LNG deepens wellbeing ties with community

Grain LNG has deepened its ties with the local community with its support of the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards.

RTLF Sets New Record in March

The Road Tanker Loading Facility (RTLF) at Grain LNG achieves a new record for LNG truck fueling in March, driven by an increase in LNG-fueled trucks on the road and the opening of more LNG truck fueling stations.

Grain LNG sets new record for number of ships’ berthed in FY 2022-2023

Grain LNG, Europe's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, is thrilled to announce that it has achieved a new record for the number of ships berthed at its terminal for the financial year April 2022 to March 2023.

Grain LNG calls on market to participate in expression of interest for capacity

Grain LNG has today (4 July) invited market participants to express an interest in low-cost capacity at the facility from 2029.

Grain LNG sets new record for utilisation and increases global reach

In a record-breaking period, Europe’s largest LNG terminal in Kent, UK, has achieved its highest utilisation record and continued its international reach with the arrival of vessels from eight new countries since the start of the year.

10,000 and Counting -Landmark Load for Gasrec at Grain LNG

Gasrec is celebrating a milestone achievement with Grain LNG after collecting the 10,000th tanker load of LNG (liquified natural gas) from the National Grid facility on the Isle of Grain.

Grain LNG sets all-time record for utilisation

Europe’s largest LNG terminal had its busiest month ever in April - breaking all previous records.

Grain LNG and Qatar Terminal Limited sign long-term agreement that will help to strengthen UK gas security of supply

National Grid’s Grain LNG and Qatar Terminal Limited (QTL), a subsidiary of Qatar Petroleum, have today (13 Oct) announced a 25-year agreement that will provide the Qatari company with storage and redelivery capacity at Grain LNG from mid-2025.

Grain LNG launches second phase of Open Season

National Grid’s Grain LNG importation terminal on Friday 15 May launched the second phase of an on-going Open Season, during which the market is invited to bid for up to 300 GWh/d (7.2 mtpa) of redelivery capacity and 380,000 m3 of associated storage, to be made available from mid-2025.

Ship docked at night at Grain LNG in Kent - used for the National Grid story 'Helping to fuel the nation'

Grain LNG unloads 500th ship

Grain LNG welcomed the LNG Merak, the 500th ship to the importation terminal on the 12th March.

Grain LNG launches Open Season for flexible and competitively-priced capacity from 2025

Grain LNG is seeking industry feedback on a new service proposal during an initial consultation phase between 1 Nov 2019 and 10 January 2020.

Grain LNG importation terminal to offer ~8 mpta of cost competitive capacity to the market

Grain LNG importation terminal has announced that up to 350 GWh/d (8.3 mtpa) of redelivery capacity, 390,000 m3 of associated storage and over 100 berthing slots could be made available at the Grain LNG terminal in 2025.

Grain LNG to offer UK first LNG break bulk

National Grid Grain LNG is set to become the first LNG terminal in the UK to offer small scale vessel loading facilities (ssLNG) at its importation terminal on the Isle of Grain.

Grain LNG to offer UK’s first ship reload service

National Grid’s Liquefied Natural Gas facility at the Isle of Grain is to offer a reload service to market, the first time such a service has been offered in the UK.

National Grid unveils new truck loading facility at Isle of Grain LNG terminal

A state-of-the-art truck loading facility has been unveiled this week at National Grid’s Isle of Grain LNG terminal in Kent.