Monthly Progress Report: Establishment of Fast Track LNG Import Terminal

The distance between the LNG jetty and the open sea is about 40 Km, measured along the navigation channel. The berthing line of the EETPL LNG Jetty is about 150m from the toe line. The RLNG pipeline 24” dia. runs from the Loading Platform of the jetty to the Custody Transfer Station (CTS) with a length of 6.5 Km. The 42” dia. pipeline (SSGC) runs from CTS to SMS Pakland. The total length of both pipelines is 23.98 Km. The first loaded FSRU arrived at the new LNG Terminal on March 26, 2015. Testing of the FSRU, RLNG pipeline, and installations at CTS was carried out by concerned stakeholders, including SSGC, PQA, EETPL, PSO, etc. However, LNG carriers have not yet started up trips between the export terminal of the source of LNG purchase country and the import terminal at Port Qasim to feed the FSRU. Currently, the designated FSRU is serving a dual purpose: LNG carrier, storage, and regasification unit for onward transmission of RLNG to CTS and then to the SSGC network. The project involves the establishment of a fast-track LNG import terminal on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis. The project is being implemented by EETPL, with Advanced Engineering Associates International (AEAI) as the main consultant. The project involves the construction of a jetty, dredging of the berthing basin, construction of a coffer dam, and disposal of dredged material. The project also involves the installation of a loading platform, breasting dolphins, mooring and supporting dolphins, and a loading arm. The project also includes the construction of a trestle, walkways, and miscellaneous items such as fenders, bollards, and quick release hooks. The overall physical progress of the project is almost 100% as of April 30, 2015. The completion dates of major items are as follows: dredging and related works were completed in August 2014, bathymetry and topography surveys were carried out in May 2014, geotech studies were carried out in May and June 2014, and construction of the coffer dam was carried out from May 2014 to August 2014. The activities related to steel tubular piles, concrete works, and miscellaneous elements of the jetty, trestle, and walkway were substantially completed by the end of February 2015.