Gas Natural Fenosa expects to have a contract in place shortly that would see its new type of small-scale LNG distribution, DirectLink, put into commercial operation by 2020.

This involves unloading a small parcel of LNG using a combined mooring, platform, floating hose and transfer lines system between ship and terminal developed by Gas Natural partner Connect LNG. The LNG is delivered onshore to a terminal for regasification and use by a local power provider.