A wide range of criteria must be taken into account in order to assess whether an identified site is usable for the construction and operation of a LNG power plant. Specialist surveys are commissioned to provide information about local conditions. The key issues examined include:

• The availability of a suitable connection to the grid is an important consideration. Our electrical engineering department identifies the optimum connection route, conducts the grid connection engineering and handles the grid connection application process.
• Consideration is given to the logistics and storage of LNG.
• Ground surveys are conducted to assess the ground conditions and the fit to the specific requirements for the construction of an LNG power plant.
• Consultations with local authorities are held to take local regulations into account.
• Different environmental issues must be considered and assessed.
• Infrastructural conditions such as rain drainage, connections to telecommunication, fresh and sewage water grids, roads and railways are appraised.
• Economic conditions for the long-term use of the site (lease or buy) are evaluated.

If a site is considered to be useable and moving toward planning submission, land lease or purchase contracts are made.