A combination of shale gas supply and LNG demand has brought forth a plan for a “Gigantic” LNG plant on a 60-acre site near Chester, PA: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-proposed-liquefied-natur…
OTFoolish
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New LNG plants pose a paradox. You want to locate them near a harbor suitable for ocean shipping.
But the best harbors have been commercial centers for centuries and are always surrounded by cities. Often with congestion.
Processing LNG in a populated area poses safety risks. A massive fire could be a disaster.
A remote industrial area is preferred. But are they near suitable ports? Are they surrounded by population?
Under normal circumstances having a good deep-water port for cargo loading is a necessity but for LNG many facilities have offshore platforms to aid in the transfer of the fuel. This allows for deeper drafting vessels and keeps any risks from the handling of a highly flammable liquid away from land.
OTFoolish
Processing LNG in a populated area poses safety risks. A massive fire could be a disaster.
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As demonstrated by the refineries located in populated areas?
Is a plant LNG more dangerous than refinery?
Jaak
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In other LNG news, a terminal on the Texas coast will be shut down for weeks or perhaps months due to a fire.
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/06/14/freeport…
FREEPORT, Texas – Freeport LNG has released details on what led to a fire at the liquefaction plant on Quintana Island in early June.
In June 8, an incident around 11:30 a.m. resulted in the release of liquefied natural gas, leading to the formation and ignition of a vapor cloud and subsequent fire at the facility.
The company said no injuries were reported and, at no time, was there a threat to the surrounding community.
Natural gas prices dropped on the news.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/14/natural-gas-plummets-as-free…
Natural gas prices plunged on Tuesday, after Freeport LNG said its facility that had a fire last week likely won’t be back up and running soon.
“[C]ompletion of all necessary repairs and a return to full plant operations is not expected until late 2022,” the company said Tuesday in a statement. The facility, located in Quintana Island, Texas, had an explosion last Wednesday.
- Pete
Is a plant LNG more dangerous than refinery?
The overall risks and quantities may be similar, but much oil does not ignite until heated. Natural gas is much more flammable. Will ignite from any spark (in the presence of air).
Under normal circumstances having a good deep-water port for cargo loading is a necessity
Chester fronts on the Delaware River, which is navigable by ocean going ships. Chester is next to the site of the former Sunoco Marcus Hook refinery. Bet the LNG plant is going on the Marcus Hook site.
Steve