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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety and Regulation.
| 题名： | Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety and Regulation. |
| 作者： | Parfomak-P.W.; Flynn-A.M. |
| 关键词： | *Liquefied-natural-gas; *Ports-.;Marine-transportation; Imports-; Transportation-safety; Regulations-; Site-evaluation; Policies-; Hazards-. |
| 摘要： | Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has long played a role in U.S. energy markets, but concerns about rising natural gas prices, current price volatility, and the possibility of domestic shortages are sharply increasing demand for LNG imports. To meet this demand, dozens of new onshore and offshore LNG import terminals have been proposed in coastal regions throughout the United States. But LNG is a hazardous liquid transported and stored in enormous quantities, often near populated areas. Concerns exist about the safety hazards of new LNG import terminals and the federal government's role in addressing LNG safety in the terminal siting process. In addition, various energy policy proposals could impact the need for new LNG terminals by encouraging the development of alternative U.S. energy supplies and promoting conservation. This report provides an overview of recent industry proposals for new LNG import terminals. The report summarizes LNG safety hazards and the industry's safety record. It summarizes federal laws and regulations related to LNG terminal siting with a focus on the authorities of key federal agencies and safety provisions in the permitting of onshore facilities. The report discusses controversial safety issues in recent LNG siting proceedings, such as safety zones, marine hazards, hazard modeling, and remote siting. The report outlines policy options related to LNG terminal safety, including (1) banning onshore terminals, (2) increasing local authority, (3) imposing more stringent standards, (4) encouraging more LNG research, (5) curbing gas demand, and (6) developing alternatives to natural gas imports. |
| 报告类型： | 科技报告 |
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