Properties of LNG - Save Passamaquoddy Bay
Properties of LNG - Save Passamaquoddy Bay
Properties of LNG - Save Passamaquoddy Bay
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U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> EnergyAssessing The Hazard30 Years <strong>of</strong> <strong>LNG</strong> Experience• <strong>LNG</strong> history in the US dates back to 1940’s• <strong>LNG</strong> tanker trade initiated with exports in 1969• Eight marine incidents have resulted in spillage <strong>of</strong><strong>LNG</strong> - some hull damage due to cold fracture andno cargo fires• Seven incidents not involving spillage - two fromgrounding - no significant cargo loss• <strong>LNG</strong> carriers are inherently much more robustthan typical crude, fuel, and chemical tankers
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