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Evaluation of Three Types of Liquefied Natural Gas Receiving Terminals. Mid Project Review April Chan • Jana Hartline • Robert Hurley • Leanna Struzziery Advisors: Jim Frew & Arturo Keller. Why LNG?. Primary fuel for electricity production. Information courtesy of CEC. Why LNG?.
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Evaluation of Three Types of Liquefied Natural Gas Receiving Terminals Mid Project Review April Chan • Jana Hartline • Robert Hurley • Leanna Struzziery Advisors: Jim Frew & Arturo Keller
Why LNG? • Primary fuel for electricity production Information courtesy of CEC
Why LNG? • Approx 85% of CA supply imported Graphics courtesy of CEC
What is Liquefied Natural Gas? • Cryogenic liquid, -260°F/-162°C • One six-hundredth the volume • Flammable in 5-15% concentration • Cleaner burning Graphics courtesy of CEC
LNG Process ProductionLiqueficationShippingRegasificationCustomer Graphics courtesy of South Hook LNG
LNG Process ProductionLiqueficationShippingRegasificationCustomer Graphics courtesy of South Hook LNG
Terminal Types Land-based Terminal Platform Terminal Floating Storage & Regasification Unit
Why an LNG terminal? • U.S. demand expected to increase Graphics courtesy of CEC
Why an LNG terminal? • Puts California at front of pipeline Graphics courtesy of CEC
Key Issues • Environmental Impacts • Safety/Community Concerns • Current Policy/Regulatory Environment • Economic Considerations
Environmental Impacts Graphics courtesy of CEC
Safety/Community Concerns Graphics courtesy of CEC
Current Progress • Environmental Analyses • Environmental Impact Statements • Risk Analysis Studies/Plume Analysis • Print Media • Matrix Design
Matrix Elements • Impact Category • Impact Severity • Impact Probability
Final Product • Matrix showing comparative strengths and weaknesses • Aid government agencies and industry • Public education
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