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OverviewLiquefied natural gas (LNG) is a hazardous fuel shipped in large tankers from overseas to U.S. ports. Because LNG infrastructure is highly visible and easily identified, it can be vulnerable to terrorist attack. Since September 11, 2001, the U.S. LNG industry and federal agencies have put new measures in place to respond to the possibility of terrorism. Nonetheless, public concerns about LNG risks continue to raise questions about LNG security. Faced with a perceived national need for greater LNG imports, and persistent public concerns about LNG risks, some in Congress are examining the adequacy of security provisions in federal LNG regulation. LNG infrastructure consists primarily of tankers, import terminals, and inland storage plants. There are nine active U.S. terminals and proposals for many others. Although potentially catastrophic events could arise from a serious accident or attack on such facilities, LNG has a record of relative safety for the last 40 years, and no LNG tanker or land-based facility has been attacked by terrorists. The likelihood and possible impacts from LNG attacks continue to be debated among experts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John T Layton , Barry W KellerPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Dimensions: Width: 23.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 15.50cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9781606922743ISBN 10: 1606922742 Pages: 101 Publication Date: 28 July 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; Maritime Security: Public Safety Consequences of a Terrorist Attack on a Tanker Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Need Clarification; Maritime Security: Public Safety Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Spill Need Clarification; Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Infrastructure Security: Issues for Congress; Maritime Security: Opportunities Exist to Further Clarify the Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Tanker Spill; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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