Prospective users of FSRU 2 signed a shared-use agreement concerning LNG supplies to the Terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk
Prospective users of FSRU 2 signed a shared-use agreement concerning LNG supplies to the Terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk.
– With the recent decision to construct a second floating FSRU terminal - a critical asset for national energy security - Poland has progressed to the next stage of expanding its gas infrastructure, further securing the country's energy self-reliance. At present, 74 percent of the FSRU 2 terminal’s available capacity has been successfully contracted. This milestone marks a major success for the ‘Northern Gate’ initiative which aims to strengthen Poland’s position as a regional gas hub. Today, the prospective users of the planned facility have signed an agreement on this matter, which is essential to ensure the smooth and efficient management of upcoming gas supplies. We are consistently implementing a strategy owing to which Poland is becoming a cornerstone of energy security in Central and Eastern Europe – a country that benefits from diversified supply routes, modern infrastructure and the capacity to respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing geopolitical environment, noted Miłosz Motyka, Minister of Energy.
– We are continuously fostering the expansion of a dynamic and competitive gas market across Poland. Market engagement and national energy security are significantly enhanced by cost-effective transmission, simpler operational rules, diversification of gas supply routes and cooperation with numerous entities under the FSRU 2 project. We aim to build an open, accessible environment for gas market expansion, driving economic progress while securing Poland’s role as a regional energy hub, emphasised Wojciech Wrochna, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy, Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure.
Slot-sharing mechanism for greater flexibility on the LNG market
The so-called ‘slot-sharing’ mechanism consisting in the sharing of contracted LNG supplies among the FSRU Terminal users, enables joint access to regasification services provided within a single LNG unloading operation. This framework guarantees that terminal users have continuous access to regasification capacity year-round, entirely independent of their individual LNG delivery schedules.– Our objective was to design a solution that aligns with market needs while maximizing the operational potential of GAZ-SYSTEM infrastructure. The slot-sharing agreement is a significant milestone in expanding LNG services in Poland and serves as a prime example of collaborative partnership with market players, stressed Sławomir Hinc, President of GAZ-SYSTEM Management Board.
– Diversifying gas supply sources and routes remains one of the cornerstones of Poland’s energy security. As a crucial infrastructure project, FSRU 2 is driving the resilience of the domestic gas system while fostering the development of a highly competitive market. The signed slot-sharing agreement confirms that partnership-based cooperation frameworks yield clear and measurable advantages for the entire industry. For the PGE Group, the FSRU 2 project is of vital importance, as it guarantees the long-term continuity of gaseous fuel supplies for both existing and upcoming gas-fired power plants, which serve as a critical pillar in Poland's ongoing energy transition, said Katarzyna Rozenfeld, Vice-President for Operations at PGE.
The mechanism enables market players to swap and allocate contracted volumes of LNG on an ongoing basis throughout the terminal’s supply cycle. This approach provides greater predictability for post-regasification gas off-take and ensures highly effective supply management across the entire operational life of FSRU 2.– Booking the FSRU 2 regasification capacity marks the next phase in our expansion of the Baltic Eagle Gas Hub towards a regional gas hub. This approach allows us to secure energy stability both in Poland and the entire region. ORLEN’s ongoing expansion in LNG imports and trading sector establishes a resilient security framework built on diversified supply routes and agile logistics. True energy for tomorrow is defined by independence and energy security. It means delivering energy at competitive prices to our customers, driven by bold decisions taken today, said Ireneusz Fąfara, President of ORLEN Management Board.
This market-consulted model ensures that LNG Terminal operations can be precisely customized to meet each user's unique requirements, ensuring steady operational support independent of LNG cargo arrival schedules.
– National energy resilience is systematically reinforced through continuous investment in agile infrastructure alongside the diversification of supply channels and sources. As an independent Polish multi-energy corporation, we are fully committed to actively reinforce the country’s security, alongside other key market players. Access to regasification capacity directly strengthens our position in the natural gas market and remains a critical component of UNIMOT Group’s corporate expansion, which focuses on development in the field of energy transition and the creation of a resilient energy supply system, remarked Karol Ilba, President of UNIMOT Energia i Gaz.
– For Enea, this solution significantly enhances flexibility in utilizing the contracted capacity of FSRU 2 while streamlining LNG supply management. The slot-sharing mechanism enables us to optimize the planning gas off-take more effectively, mitigate schedule-related operational risks and build a more robust procurement portfolio based on access to global LNG market. Ultimately, this serves as a vital component in reinforcing supply security and expanding Enea's technical expertise within the gas market, added Rafał Soja, President of Enea Trading.
FSRU 2 Open Season driving the development of market competitiveness
Finalised in June 2026, the FSRU 2 Open Season process concluded with the allocation of regasification capacity to four key operators. Following the expansion of the LNG Terminal’s capacity to 58 slots per year, the contracted capacity accounts for 74 per cent of the available regasification capacity.The FSRU 2 Open Season procedure followed comprehensive market consultations conducted between late 2025 and early 2026. This allowed market players to review the project’s assumptions, submit comments and recommend modifications. A thorough analysis of all submissions enabled the integration of key insights into the final Open Season documentation. Consequently, GAZ-SYSTEM designed a more transparent and flexible operational model of the FSRU 2 Terminal that better responds to the needs of prospective users.
By expanding LNG infrastructure and developing key interconnections, Poland will bolster its national energy security, drive market competition in the gas market and contribute to consolidating the country’s position as a regional gas hub. From 2030, Poland’s annual gas import capacity will approach 50 billion m³.
