The impact of a liquefied natural gas terminal on the gas distribution and bunkering network in Poland

The proximity of the sea has a strategic importance for Poland's security and economy. LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) may play an important role in the Baltic Sea Region in the near future - it may create opportunities for dynamic international economic cooperation for Baltic countries. Access to the Baltic Sea enables sustainable development consisting of the comprehensive exploitation of the country's mantime potential, i.e the broad development of the maritime economy. In this paper the authors have given an overview of the benefits of a LNG terminal located in Swinoujscie. Building a facility is a strategic investment that requires the involvement of all stakeholders at the local, regional, and national level. In this paper the authors have presented general information on the collection and transmission of natural gas. The aspects of trends in the LNG market have been discussed. Market conditions in the world and in Europe, concerning the investment in the Swinoujscie LNG terminal, have been described. The implementation of the strategy has been aimed at supporting the pursuit of long-term development agreements integrating the maritime sectors with the other related sectors. The directions of gas distribution arising from the rational use of the LNG terminal in Swinoujscie have also been presented. In addition, the economic impact of the location of the LNG terminal in Swinoujscie on the development of the gas market in Poland was analyzed.