Wednesday, 29 November 2006 17:17
Terrorism threat raises bar in permit process in US and elsewhere
One of the great public misconceptions is that LNG carriers and facilities are favored terrorist targets
An offshore liquefied natural gas terminal proposed for Long Island Sound between New York and Connecticut poses safety and security risks that would require more firefighters, escort boats and other measures to prevent accidents or terrorist attacks, according to the US Coast Guard.
In addition to the local opposition to East Coast LNG terminals from citizens, security requirements are also now raising potential obstacles to projects even moving beyond the planning stage.
An offshore liquefied natural gas terminal proposed for Long Island Sound between New York and Connecticut poses safety and security risks that would require more firefighters, escort boats and other measures to prevent accidents or terrorist attacks, according to the US Coast Guard.
In addition to the local opposition to East Coast LNG terminals from citizens, security requirements are also now raising potential obstacles to projects even moving beyond the planning stage.
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Oct 2006
