The LNG terminal located in Omišalj on the island of Krk has solidified its position as a vital component of gas supply security for Croatia and neighboring countries over the past five years. Since its inception, the facility has processed 18.8 million cubic meters of liquefied natural gas, contributing more than 11.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Croatia’s transmission system.
Operational statistics indicate that the terminal has received 133 LNG carriers, with their cargoes being transferred into 545 LNG trucks. This infrastructure has become increasingly important, as the Krk terminal now accounts for over 60% of all gas entering Croatia’s transport network, underscoring its strategic significance within the national energy framework.
A recent upgrade marks a significant advancement for the facility, particularly with respect to the floating storage and regasification unit, LNG Croatia. The vessel underwent modifications at a shipyard in Turkey, where a new regasification module was installed before returning to Omišalj to resume operations.
This upgrade has resulted in an increase in annual regasification capacity from 3.9 billion cubic meters to 6.1 billion cubic meters. According to operator LNG Hrvatska, this enhancement bolsters supply reliability not only for Croatia but also for surrounding markets that are increasingly reliant on Krk as an essential alternative entry point for natural gas imports.
