Open Season

VTTI and Höegh Evi have launched an expression of interest as a first step in the open season for Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET) to engage with the market on future LNG import capacity. The expression of interest phase is an opportunity for energy producers, portfolio players, traders, industrial users and other market participants to express interest that will help shape the terminal’s commercial and technical configuration as the project progresses.

Updated on March 9, 2026: The Open Season has concluded, and the Expression of Interest requests are now closed.

ZET is planned as a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for LNG imports, moored at Vlissingen-Oost, Zeeland, with Quarleshaven as preferred and secured location. The terminal is designed to support energy security and market flexibility for the Netherlands and wider Europe from late 2029 onwards, with approximately 7.5 bcm per annum of send-out capacity and at least 180,000 cubic metres of LNG storage capacity.

Interested parties are invited to engage with VTTI and Höegh Evi on capacity requirements, service offerings and potential commercial structures, supporting the project’s development towards final investment decision. Insights gathered during the open season will help inform the final design and phasing of the terminal.

To participate in the Expression of Interest (EOI), companies must first request the online application form by emailing info@zeelandenergyterminal.com. Once received, the application form must be filled in and sent back to participate. The open season will remain open until March 6.

 

 

Project timeline

Q1 2024

Minister of KGG appoint ZET as Project of National interest

Q1 2025

Start permitting process

Q2 2025

“Voornemen en Participatie” published

Q4 2025

  • Start pre-FEED
  • “Notitie Reikwijdte en Detail” published

Q2 2026

Permit application submitted

Q3 2026

Start Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

Q2 2027

Permits (revocable)

Q3 2027

Final Investment Decision and start execution

Q4 2029

COD, start commercial operations

Q&A

What is the Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET) open season?


The open season is a transparent and non-discriminatory process through which Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET) invites market participants to express interest in future capacity. It provides a structured opportunity to engage in potential commercial participation as the project progresses towards final investment decision.

Who can participate?

Energy producers, portfolio players, traders, industrial users and other interested parties are invited to participate in the open season by submitting a non-binding expression of interest.

How do I participate?

To participate in the Expression of Interest (EOI), companies must first request the online application form by emailing info@zeelandenergyterminal.com. Once received, the application form must be filled in and sent back to participate. The open season will remain open until March 6.

What is the deadline?

The open season will remain open until March 6, 2026. Participants are encouraged to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) before this date.

What happens after the Expressions of Interest (EOI)?

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are non-binding and are submitted for information-gathering purposes only. Submission of EOI does not create any obligation on the part of the project sponsors to proceed with a transaction, enter into agreements, or engage with any party submitting an EOI.

EOIs will be reviewed by the project team and market insights gathered will be used to further shape the terminal design and commercial framework. This may be followed by further engagement with selected parties as part of the ongoing project development and permitting process. To submit an EOI, please follow the guidance above.