Storage Capacity to Increase at the Marmaraereğlisi LNG Terminal

Flexibility in Supply Security
The storage of natural gas (LNG) arriving by ship in liquid form—whether it is regasified when needed or transported by land tankers while remaining in liquid form—provides flexibility for energy supply security while also ensuring source diversification.

Strategic Role
Located in Tekirdağ, the Marmaraereğlisi LNG Terminal plays a strategic role, particularly during the winter months when natural gas consumption is high, with a daily regasification capacity of 37 million cubic meters. The terminal accommodates not only conventional ships in the global LNG fleet but also high-capacity vessels of the Q-Flex and Q-Max classes.

65 LNG Ships Annually
With an average of 65 LNG ships calling at the terminal each year, it single-handedly meets approximately 15 percent of Türkiye’s annual natural gas demand, making it one of the most critical components of energy supply security.

Increase in Storage Capacity
In addition to storing LNG delivered by ships and regasifying it for injection into the national transmission system, the terminal also conducts onshore tanker loading, fueling, and reloading operations. It is set to expand its storage capacity. With the construction of a fourth storage tank now underway, storage capacity will increase by 160,000 cubic meters.

Critical Element
Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, stated that the Marmaraereğlisi LNG Terminal is one of the critical elements of Türkiye’s energy supply security, thanks to its ability to source natural gas from various sources, its high storage capacity, and its robust regasification infrastructure. 

Fluctuations in Global Markets
Noting that fluctuations in global energy markets have once again highlighted the importance of a robust infrastructure, Minister Bayraktar said, “This new investment will strengthen our natural gas infrastructure. The facility’s total LNG storage capacity will increase from 255,000 cubic meters to 415,000 cubic meters. Investments like this in our natural gas infrastructure will enhance our resilience against crises,” he said.

5 LNG Entry Points
Türkiye has a total of 5 LNG entry points, consisting of 2 LNG terminals and 3 Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs). In addition to the Marmaraereğlisi LNG Terminal, the Dörtyol FSRU and the Saros FSRU are operated by BOTAŞ. 

2 New FSRUs
In line with the National Energy and Mining Policy, the LNG regasification capacity—which stood at 34 million cubic meters per day in 2016—has now increased approximately fivefold to 161 million cubic meters. The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources aims to increase this capacity to 200 million cubic meters per day with two new FSRUs.