The Bahía de Bizkaia Gas (BBG) plant receives, stores and converts liquefied natural gas (LNG) back to natural gas. LNG arrives in LNG carriers and the converted gas is used in households, businesses and industries, and at the Bahía de Bizkaia Electricidad (BBE) combined cycle power plant for the generation of electricity.
Located in the Port of Bilbao, the BBG facilities ensure safe, efficient and fast operation. Their location is optimal for cargoes arriving from America and Northern Europe.
Our customers can get the following services:
Liquefied natural gas reception and unloading
Reception and unloading of LNG carriers for up to 270,000m3.
Storage
Storage of LNG for up to 450,000m3.
Regasification
Regasification of LNG for up to 800,000Nm3/h.
Tank truck loading
Tank truck loading (up to 15 tanks/day).
LNG carrier reloading
Reloading of LNG carriers for up to 3000m3/h.
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS: BBG ADVANTAGES
1
Flexibility and customised services
The characteristics of our facilities – which are amongst the most modern worldwide – and services enable BBG to offer customers services adjusted to their needs.
2
Storage capacity
With the construction of its third tank, Bahía de Bizkaia Gas increased storage capacity to 450,000m3 from 300,000m3. As a result, we can now offer customers a better, greater array of services, with higher storage capacity and faster, more efficient ship loading operations.
3
Safety
BBG complies with all the regional, national and European regulations in force. It has been granted quality, environmental safety, occupational health, and information security certifications by AENOR.
4
Gas quality
The entire process at the BBG regasification plant, from LNG unloading from carriers to gas transportation and delivery to households and businesses, ensures a high-quality product.
