The newly installed regasification module at Croatia’s floating LNG terminal in Omišalj has entered the testing phase and will undergo several weeks of adjustments, the operator LNG Hrvatska announced. The upgrade is a key part of a major capacity expansion project at the liquefied natural gas terminal.
According to LNG Hrvatska, the new module must be tested under various sea temperature conditions to ensure a stable and reliable regasification process. The company noted that when the terminal first began operations a few years ago, the calibration process took about seven months.
The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) LNG Croatia left for Turkey at the end of August for refurbishment and installation of the new module, returning to Omišalj on October 19 after the completion of works. Built by Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, the new module doubles the terminal’s annual capacity—from 3.1 to 6.1 billion cubic meters of gas. This expansion will enhance the reliability and security of natural gas supply to Croatia and neighboring countries in Central and Southeastern Europe.
The increased capacity will be gradually utilized as the gas transmission network expands and new interconnections are completed. After returning from the Turkish shipyard, the terminal resumed commercial operations on October 28—two days later than originally scheduled—due to additional safety testing of the equipment.
LNG Hrvatska added that minor operational fluctuations may occur during the initial adjustment period, but these will subside as the system stabilizes. The company confirmed that the terminal is currently operating at its contracted capacities and emphasized that ongoing testing and fine-tuning are part of the standard procedure when commissioning upgraded energy infrastructure.
