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LNG receiving stations at Yangkou Port, Rudong, Nantong. [Photo/WeChat account: rudongfb]

Offshore piling work officially began for the supporting wharf of Phase III of the Jiangsu LNG (liquefied natural gas) project on April 8, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of China's most advanced energy infrastructure projects.

The terminal will have an annual LNG handling capacity of 6.5 million metric tons, becoming the first of its kind capable of serving two separate LNG receiving stations with a single berth in China. This innovative model will serve as a new benchmark for the interconnection of national natural gas infrastructure.

LNG receiving stations at Yangkou Port, Rudong, Nantong. [Photo/WeChat account: rudongfb]

The LNG terminal is a critical facility for docking LNG carriers and serves as the bridge between maritime transport and onshore storage. Jointly funded by PetroChina Jiangsu LNG and GCL Huidong LNG Rudong, the project will feature a dedicated berth for LNG carriers ranging from 80,000 to 266,000 cubic meters, along with supporting infrastructure.

The 410-meter-long berth will feature a work platform, a 25-ton mobile crane platform, four breasting dolphins, and six mooring dolphins.

According to Yang Bo, general manager of Kunlun GCL Huidong LNG Terminal Rudong, the terminal will play a vital role in stabilizing regional energy supplies. In times of high demand or emergencies, it will enable efficient coordination between facilities, enhancing energy security across Jiangsu province and the Yangtze River Delta.