The plans to build an LNG terminal (Liquefied Natural Gas) resulted from the need to diversify sources of natural gas supply in Poland, and gaining independence from one supplier. Late 2006 the decision was taken to build an LNG terminal in Swinoujscie. It will neighbour the commercial port from the east.

The sea part of the terminal is designed as an external port situated next to the eastern breakwater. In this area, a new, larger and longer breakwater will be built from the northeast. South from the external port situated will be warehouses and dispatch section of the terminal.

The terminal will receive vessels of about 70,000 DWT, transporting approx. 145,000 m³ of liquefied gas. According to the concept for the external port, the capacity in terms of length and width of vessels will be unlimited. The terminal will also provide for collision free transhipment in the commercial port and vessel traffic along the Szczecin-Swinoujscie fairway.

The land part of the terminal will occupy about 38 ha. However, twice as much land is available. The site is located in a desolate area which helps maintaining security standards. According to the plans, the annual handling capacity of the terminal will vary from 2.5 to 7.5 billion cu. m of gas following the demand of the market. The new larger breakwater will turn the external port into a shelter for any vessel at sea near Swinoujscie.

Locating such an important investment in Swinoujscie will contribute to a considerable increase in cargo handling and enhanced competitiveness of the ports on the Oder estuary, and thus an economic development of the region.