Gate terminal
Gate terminal B.V. is a Gasunie/Vopak joint venture operating the first Dutch LNG import terminal in Rotterdam, providing LNG receipt, storage, regasification, and distribution services to energy traders and utilities across Northwest Europe, with 12 BCM/year of fully contracted throughput capacity.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersRotterdam, Netherlands
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Gate terminal does
Gate terminal B.V. operates the first Dutch LNG import terminal, located on a 35-hectare reclaimed site at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam. The facility, established in 2005 as a 50/50 joint venture between Gasunie (a Dutch gas infrastructure operator with 17,000+ km of pipelines) and Vopak (the world's largest independent tank terminal operator), has been commercially operational since September 2011 and consists of three full-containment LNG storage tanks of 180,000 m³ each, eight Open Rack Vaporizers that use residual heat from an adjacent E.ON/Uniper power station for regasification, three jetties, and three truck loading stations. Current firm throughput capacity is 12 BCM per year with an additional 4 BCM of non-firm capacity, and the terminal is connected at entry point 201345 to the Dutch GTS grid and the TTF gas trading hub.
Revenue is generated primarily through throughput fees priced at €12.5 million per BCM (with CPI escalation), complemented by truck loading, small-scale ship loading for marine bunkering, LNG reloading for global trading, Wobbe Quality Adaptation services, and secondary-market capacity trading via an internal Electronic Bulletin Board. The commercial model is multi-user and open-access, requiring confidentiality agreements and a €30,000 application fee from new customers, and all firm capacity is fully contracted through 1 October 2039. Named customers include Shell, Uniper, OMV, and Glencore, and the terminal accounts for approximately one-third of Dutch national gas consumption.
Gate terminal is in active expansion: a final investment decision in August 2023 added Tank 4 (180,000 m³ and 4 BCM/year regasification, operational H2 2026), and a January 2026 FID for Jetty 4 (start-up late 2028) targets small-scale LNG, Bio-LNG, and synthetic LNG bunkering. The company holds a 20-year Dutch Gas Act exemption granted in 2011, is ISO 14001 certified, and in March 2026 launched a regulatory market-demand assessment under EU 2024/1789 covering hydrogen compounds including liquid ammonia and liquid organic hydrogen carriers.
Gate terminal firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gate terminal
- Legal name
- Gate terminal B.V.
- Website
- https://gateterminal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Gate terminal B.V. is a Gasunie/Vopak joint venture operating the first Dutch LNG import terminal in Rotterdam, providing LNG receipt, storage, regasification, and distribution services to energy traders and utilities across Northwest Europe, with 12 BCM/year of fully contracted throughput capacity.
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Gate terminal industry classification
Industry- Product category
- LNG Terminal Services
- NAICS
- Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas (48621), Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas (4862), Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas (486210), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Natural Gas Transmission (4922)
- akta.pro primary industry
- LNG Regasification & Import Terminals (EUAAACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- LNG Import/Export Terminals & Storage (Regas, Peak Shaving, Small-Scale LNG) (EUALAEAD), LNG Regasification Terminals (Onshore & FSRU) (EUALAFAB), LNG Storage Tanks & Terminal Operations (EUAAACAG), Marine Terminals & Port Storage (Jetties, Docking, Bunkering Interfaces) (EUALAEAG), LNG Import/Export Terminals (Liquefied Natural Gas) (TLAHABAL)
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Where Gate terminal is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rotterdam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Gate terminal business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Throughput Capacity Services: Gate terminal generates revenue through throughput fees for receiving, storing, and processing LNG. The price for throughput capacity is 12.5 million EUR per BCM (billion cubic meters). Services include berthing rights, storage, and regasification. The terminal operates under a multi-user, open-access model where customers contract capacity through throughput agreements.
- Truck Loading Services: LNG loading services for trucks and trailers, including scheduling of loading slots within framework contracts. Drivers must be pre-registered with valid driving licenses and ADR certificates.
- Small Scale Loading: Loading LNG into small vessels and trucks for distribution to smaller terminals, fuel stations, and larger vessels using LNG as fuel.
- Secondary Market Capacity Trading: UIOLI (Use It Or Lose It) slots and capacity transfers between customers, supported through Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) platform.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Throughput capacity price of 12.5 million EUR per BCM |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Gate terminal product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gate terminal operates a multi-user, open-access LNG import terminal on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, providing berthing for LNG carriers, full-containment storage of 540,000 m³ of LNG, regasification via Open Rack Vaporizers, and delivery into the Dutch gas network (GTS/TTF). Complementary commercial services include small-scale vessel loading for marine bunkering, truck and ISO-container loading for road LNG distribution, LNG reloading for global trading, and Wobbe quality adaptation to meet Dutch TSO specifications.
Product overview
Gate terminal is Europe's LNG hub – a professional import terminal on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The company operates as a joint venture between Gasunie and Vopak, providing an integrated suite of LNG handling services. The core offering includes LNG import terminal services (receipt, storage, regasification, and distribution), supported by three storage tanks with 180,000 m3 capacity each, three jetties, and three truck loading stations. The terminal has throughput capacity of 12 BCM per year, expanding to 16 BCM with Tank 4 completion in 2026. Adjacent services include small scale ship loading for marine bunkering, truck loading for road transport fuel, and LNG reloading for global market trade. A Wobbe quality adaptation service ensures gas meets Dutch TSO specifications. The terminal serves major energy companies including Shell, Uniper, OMV, and Glencore.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- LNG Import Terminal Services Integrated service covering receipt of LNG from carriers at the jetties, storage in three full-containment tanks, regasification, and pipeline delivery to the Dutch gas network and downstream Northwest European gas markets. Targeted at energy companies, LNG producers, and traders.
- LNG Storage Services Storage of LNG in three (expanding to four) full-containment double-walled tanks, each with 180,000 m³ of net usable capacity and very low boil-off (~0.07%/day), available to multi-user customers on a contracted basis.
- LNG Regasification Services Conversion of LNG back into gaseous natural gas using Open Rack Vaporizers (ORV) heated by residual cooling water from the adjacent power plant, delivering firm daily regasification capacity of 12 BCM/year (rising to 16 BCM with Tank 4) into the Dutch gas network.
- Truck Loading Services Loading of LNG into trucks and ISO containers at three loading sites, including cooling of trailers and inerting of containers, for distribution to smaller terminals, fuel stations, and larger vessels; drivers must be pre-registered with valid driving licences and ADR certificates.
- Small Scale Ship Loading Services Loading of cooled LNG into small vessels for distribution to smaller terminals and for use as marine fuel (LNG bunkering), supporting maritime compliance with SECA and IMO emission standards.
- LNG Reloading Services Reloading of LNG from the terminal back onto large LNG carriers, enabling Gate's customers to trade LNG on the global market and use Gate as a physical trading hub.
Quantifiable outcome
- Covers approximately one-third of national gas consumption
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Companies that use Gate terminal
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Gate terminal technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
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- No
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Gate terminal partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.
- VINCI Construction Grands Projets - Entrepose ContractingmajorSelected as contractor for Tank 4 construction (tank portion). Expansion project adding 180,000 m³ storage capacity and 4 BCM/year regasification capacity.
- SenermajorSelected as contractor for Tank 4 balance of plant facilities. Engineering and construction partner for the terminal expansion project.
- Sacyr ProyectamajorSelected as owner engineering services provider for Tank 4 expansion project. Provides technical oversight and project management services.
- N.V. Nederlandse GasuniecoreGasunie is a joint venture partner and co-initiator of Gate terminal. Gasunie is an energy infrastructure company with a leading position in Europe, operating over 17,000 km of natural gas pipeline network in Netherlands and Germany. Provides gas infrastructure expertise and connection to European gas transport network.
- Koninklijke Vopak N.V.coreVopak is the world's largest independent tank terminal operator, specialized in storage and transfer of liquefied and gaseous chemicals and oil products. Vopak operates a global network of terminals and brings logistics expertise to the joint venture.
- E.ON (now Uniper)supportingGate terminal uses residual heat from E.ON's nearby power station for regasification of LNG. This waste heat is used to heat and vaporize the cold LNG without requiring additional energy.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Gate terminal competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Reganosa: Operates the Mugardos LNG terminal in Spain. A smaller-scale direct peer in LNG import, storage and regasification, also serving Iberian and broader European gas demand.
- Excelerate Energy: US-listed FSRU operator deploying floating regasification capacity across Europe (e.g., German FSRU projects). Comparable LNG-to-gas delivery infrastructure for European gas security, with a focus on flexible floating solutions.
- Höegh LNG: Provider of FSRU-based regasification solutions and operator of floating LNG import infrastructure. Comparable in providing regasification capacity to European gas markets, though primarily floating rather than fixed terminal assets.
- Adriatic LNG: Operates the offshore LNG terminal near Rovigo, Italy. A direct functional peer in LNG regasification for the European market, also structured as a multi-shareholder project with a major oil major (ExxonMobil) involved.
- OLT Offshore LNG Toscana: FSRU-based LNG regasification terminal off the Italian coast near Livorno. Directly comparable small-scale, open-access regasification model serving the European gas market, though offshore rather than onshore.
- Fluxys LNG: Operates the Zeebrugge LNG terminal in Belgium, the closest geographic and functional competitor to Gate terminal. Both are multi-user, open-access import and regasification terminals serving NW European gas markets.
- Elengy: Subsidiary of ENGIE operating three French LNG terminals (Montoir-de-Bretagne, Fos-sur-Mer, Le Havre). Directly comparable onshore regasification infrastructure with open-access throughput services for European gas supply.
Broad incumbents
- Vopak: Parent JV partner and the world's largest independent tank terminal operator. Vopak's global terminal portfolio overlaps with Gate's storage and handling services, providing both shared capability and a benchmark for storage-as-a-service economics.
- Enagás: Spain's national gas TSO that operates six LNG terminals (Barcelona, Cartagena, Huelva, Bilbao, Mugardos, Sagunto). Larger, diversified midstream player with comparable LNG import/regasification infrastructure to Gate terminal.
Regional players
- Klaipėdos nafta (KN Energies): Operates the Klaipėda LNG terminal in Lithuania. Comparable in operating an LNG import and regasification terminal, though serving primarily Baltic/Nordic markets rather than NW Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Gate terminal leadership team
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Profiles3 records
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Frequently asked questions about Gate terminal
What does Gate terminal do?
Gate terminal operates a multi-user, open-access LNG import terminal on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, providing berthing for LNG carriers, full-containment storage of 540,000 m³ of LNG, regasification via Open Rack Vaporizers, and delivery into the Dutch gas network (GTS/TTF). Complementary commercial services include small-scale vessel loading for marine bunkering, truck and ISO-container loading for road LNG distribution, LNG reloading for global trading, and Wobbe quality adaptation to meet Dutch TSO specifications.
Is Gate terminal a public or private company?
Gate terminal is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Gate terminal founded?
Gate terminal was founded in 2005.
Where is Gate terminal based?
Gate terminal is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Gate terminal make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Throughput Capacity Services are the primary driver. The others are truck Loading Services, small Scale Loading and secondary Market Capacity Trading.
Who are Gate terminal's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Reganosa, Excelerate Energy, Höegh LNG, Adriatic LNG, OLT Offshore LNG Toscana, Fluxys LNG and Elengy. Broad incumbents are Vopak and Enagás. Klaipėdos nafta (KN Energies) is listed as a regional player.
Does Gate terminal have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gate terminal.
What industry is Gate terminal in?
Gate terminal's product category is LNG Terminal Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAACAF, LNG Regasification & Import Terminals, with a secondary code of EUALAEAD, LNG Import/Export Terminals & Storage (Regas, Peak Shaving, Small-Scale LNG). Its NAICS code is 48621 and its SIC code is 5171.