Zeebrugge in Belgium is a gas transportation hub on the European mainland. The Interconnector Zeebrugge terminal is a stand alone site located in a light industrial area, the Transportzone.

OPERATION

The Zeebrugge terminal is operated by a team who provide 24-hour control of the plant for optimum efficiency in delivering the nominated gas flow. Maintenance of the terminal facilities is carried out by a dedicated team provided by Fluxys, the local gas transmission system operator, who is also responsible for the inspection and running maintenance of the Belgian onshore pipeline.

Operation & maintenance



FACILITIES

The original facilities comprised:

• Heating trains to maintain the gas temperature above 2ºC

• Pressure and flow regulators
• Control room
• 50 mm filter with standby

The Zeebrugge terminal has been upgraded to enable enhanced reverse flows as part of the Zeebrugge Compression Project. The new facilities, designed by E.ON Engineering, comprise:

• Four compressor packages, each with a Siemens VSD electric motor driving a Rolls Royce centrifugal compressor
• Aftercoolers incorporating electrically driven fans
• A vent stack for terminal depressurisation.

The Interconnector systemEnhancement project

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