BUTINGE

• LTBOT
• Latitude: 56.0548
• Longitude: 21.0306
• Baltic Sea
• Port in Lithuania

Location: Butinge LT-KL Lithuania

Overview

The Būtingė Terminal is a major crude oil transshipment facility situated near the village of Būtingė, around 12 kilometers north of the resort town of Palanga in Lithuania. The terminal plays a significant role in the import and export of petroleum products in the Baltic Sea region.

Specifications

1. Location:

   • Latitude/Longitude: Approximately 56°01' N / 21°05' E
   • Region: Located on the Baltic coastline, near the northern border with Latvia.

2. Infrastructure:

   • Single Point Mooring (SPM): The terminal features a Single Point Mooring system, which enables secure and efficient loading and offloading of crude oil between tankers and shore facilities.
   • Pipeline System: Connected through an undersea pipeline running to an onshore storage facility.
   • Storage Capacity: The onshore tank farm has a significant storage capacity to manage the reception, storage, and distribution of crude oil.

3. Operational Depth:

   • Channel Depth: Deep enough to accommodate a variety of tanker sizes including Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs).
   • Berth Depth: Typically ranging from 20 to 23 meters depending on the location and tide conditions.

4. Tanker Specifications:

   • Vessel Size: Accepts vessels up to around 300,000 DWT (Deadweight Tonnage).
   • Navigational Aids: The port is equipped with modern navigational systems and aids to ensure safe entry and berthing of tankers.

5. Cargo Handling:

   • Primary Cargo: Crude oil.
   • Flow Rate: Designed for high-efficiency transfer rates with infrastructure to pump out/in substantial volumes of crude oil.

6. Environmental and Safety Measures:

   • Emergency Response: Equipped with contingency plans and emergency response equipment to handle oil spills and other incidents.
   • Environmental Protection: Follows strict international and local regulations to minimize environmental impact, including regular monitoring and maintenance.

7. Accessibility:

   • Road Access: Accessible via major highways connecting to key cities in Lithuania and neighboring countries.
   • Railway Access: Well-connected with rail services for further distribution of crude oil within the Baltic region.

8. Ownership and Management:

   • Owned and Operated By: Managed as part of the larger oil infrastructure in Lithuania typically under the umbrella of the national oil company or affiliated enterprises.

Additional Information

• Operational Since: The Būtingė terminal was officially opened in 1999 and has since become a crucial component of Lithuania's energy infrastructure.
• Strategic Importance: Provides Lithuania with an alternative route for energy imports and exports, reducing dependency on overland routes.

Contact Information:

• Port Authority: Contact details of the Port Management Authority for Būtingė are usually available through official Lithuanian port directories or energy sector contacts.

This port plays a vital role in the regional geopolitics of energy, providing an essential link in the supply chain for crude oil between global markets and the Baltic States.