The LNG Dunkirk Terminal is a new natural gas built in the North of France. The project belongs to EDF (France’s main energy company), Fluxys & Total. The new LNG Terminal facilitates the importation of liquid natural gas (LNG), which is transported at low temperature at -163°c. The terminal aims to answer the growing French and Belgian consumption of natural gas, answering 20% of the national consumption of the two European markets. It is the second largest LNG terminal in continental Western Europe.

For this major energy infrastructure project, Dextra collaborated with Bouygues Travaux Public for the supply of Griptec, Dextra’s most advance rebar splicing solutions. Dextra supplied the Griptec sleeves while our local network of fabricators serviced the bar end preparation.

Griptec was used for the three reservoirs external walls in vertical applications. Griptec Headed Bars were also installed in congested areas as substitute to hook bars.

Griptec was also used on various part of the project to create temporary openings, which allow the movement of men and equipment though the reinforcement. For more information about similar application, please refer to Tanger Med 2 Port project, also by Bouygues.

For more information about the availability of Griptec and rebar splicing solutions in Western Europe, please contact our Paris office.