Informacion del proyecto
The Brisa Terminal Project is a strategic initiative developed by Energy Developments LLC in conjunction with TransEnergy LNG S.A.S. ESP, located in Puerto Brisa, La Guajira, Colombia. Its objective is the construction and operation of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import and regasification terminal, becoming a key pillar for the country’s energy security. With an initial regasification capacity of 180 to 240 MPCD, the project has the potential to expand up to 400 MPCD, which would represent between 20% and 25% of the national demand for natural gas. This infrastructure is essential to mitigate the gas deficit that Colombia will face as of 2026.
Infrastructure and Project Development
The development of the project will be carried out in two stages:
First stage: To start operations by the end of 2026, there will be BALA type LNG storage tanks with a total capacity of 30,000 m³, ensuring regasification in a period of 18 months.
Second stage: Two tanks of 80,000 m³ each will be built for onshore storage, strengthening the regasification capacity and guaranteeing a stable and continuous supply.
Located 40 kilometers from the entrance of TGI’s gas pipeline, the Brisa Terminal Project enjoys a strategic position that will allow gas supply to the center of the country if necessary.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability.
This project is a response to the need to diversify Colombia’s energy matrix and guarantee a stable supply of natural gas, a key fuel in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The terminal will allow the import of LNG, its regasification and distribution through the National Gas Transportation System (SNT), ensuring a reliable supply.
By replacing more polluting fuels, such as coal and oil, with natural gas, the project will contribute significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting Colombia’s international climate change commitments.
The project design incorporates a strong focus on operational sustainability, integrating advanced technologies to minimize gas losses during regasification and transportation. In addition, systems will be implemented to reuse waste heat generated in the process, optimizing the terminal’s energy efficiency.
Technological Innovation and Strategic Alliances
To ensure the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency, Energy Developments LLC has established strategic alliances with Kogas Tech, a leading Korean company in LNG storage, and Corban Energy Group, the contractor responsible for executing the project.
The Brisa Terminal Project will have state-of-the-art infrastructure, equipped with advanced control and monitoring systems, artificial intelligence tools and predictive algorithms to detect equipment failures and schedule preventive maintenance, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
Additionally, technologies will be implemented to reduce the evaporation of LNG during storage (boil-off gas), allowing its reuse for power generation or reincorporation into the regasification process.
Economic and Social Impact
Beyond its importance for energy security, the Brisa Terminal Project will have a significant impact on the economic and social development of La Guajira. During its construction, it will generate approximately 170 direct jobs and 425 indirect jobs, boosting the local economy. During the operation phase, 35 direct jobs will be created, in addition to multiple indirect opportunities that will ensure a sustained economic impact on the region.
The project will also promote the development of technical skills through training programs in LNG management, operation, and maintenance, in partnership with local institutions and the national government. This initiative will strengthen the social and economic fabric, preparing communities to take advantage of future opportunities in the energy sector.
Conclusion. The project will also promote the development of technical skills through training programs in LNG management, operation, and maintenance, in partnership with local institutions and the national government. This initiative will strengthen the social and economic fabric, preparing communities to take advantage of future opportunities in the energy sector.