Gibraltar Energy Storage Company with Large Export Volume

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

When it comes to power generation, this unique territory requires a unique energy solution. Around the base of the Rock of Gibraltar is a bustling hub of commerce whose energy demands are projected to rise dramatically in the next decade.

Until recently, Gibraltar's energy needs were 100% powered by marine diesel – so, a better solution was urgently needed – one that switches from diesel to cleaner liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Through a remarkable feat of engineering, the power station on the North Mole in Gibraltar Harbor allows the quasi-island to continue its proud history of independence and self-sufficiency, regardless of what international politics hold in store.

It doesn't explode and cannot burn. The new LNG terminal in Gibraltar consists of five double-wall stainless steel tanks, each with a capacity of 1,000 square meters. Michael Caetano, Chief Operational Officer of the Gibraltar Electricity Authority (GEA), explains, “Gibraltar needs a new, modern power plant.

Located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, you might assume Gibraltar was part of Spain. But because of its centuries-old status as a British Overseas Territory, there's a clear border that separates it from the mainland – effectively making it an island in terms of political, economic and industrial infrastructure.