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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - His Majesty King Abdullah II and Belgium's King Philippe, on Thursday, visited the Port of Zeebrugge in the city of Bruges, west of Belgium, which is considered one of Europe's most important and advanced commercial ports.

It is also Europe's largest terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG), receiving natural gas from the Troll gas field via the long Zeepipe under the North Sea. LNG is also delivered in specialized gas tankers from various origins, like Africa, Australia or the Middle East.

Upon arrival to the port, His Majesty was received by senior officials of Fluxys Belgium, the owner of the LNG terminal at the port, Zeebrugge governor and a number of local officials.

The King was briefed on Fluxys Belgium's services related to natural gas, as one of Europe's most important companies in the energy sector, as it has nearly 18 entry points for gas into the port, which opens doors to the flow of this vital commodity to Belgium from various European gas-producing countries.

Fluxys Belgium operates transport, infrastructure and storage networks related to natural gas in Europe. Its main activities include providing services for trading and transporting gas, which also include transporting system communications, gas storage services and gas transferring services.

King Abdullah was also briefed on methods of liquefied gas supply through modern and safe technology.

Also, officials at the offshore wind power briefed the King about the mechanism of generating and storing electrical energy from wind power at the port.

King Abdullah and Queen Rania visited the city of Bruges, where they were welcomed by mayor Renaat Landuyt and his wife.

Their Majesties also visited the governor of West Flanders province, Carl Decaluwé, in the presence of King Philip and Queen Mathilde.

King Philip and Queen Mathilde bid King Abdullah and Queen Rania farewell, as they concluded their visit to Belgium.

Their Majesties went to the United States on a private visit.