5 ship docks designed for Aframax tankships 80K - 120K DWT Mooring piles with quick-release capabilities Mooring system analysis being conducted for slightly smaller LPGCs
Transfer propane/butane to/from liquefied gas carriers Dual purpose – import and export of propane and butane based upon market demand Annual throughput ~72,600,000 bbl
Slightly smaller than AFRAMAX Capacities up to 83,000 m 3 Fully refrigerated Estimate 7-9 /mo Maximum 11/ mo
Sabine Pilots Sabine Neches Navigation District (SNND) USCG MSU
No unusual challenges LPGCs within the size range for night transit Traffic increase within usual ranges No differences compared to other traffic
Same issues as for as LNG until get above Golden Pass Project width ft Depth 40 ft minimum Port Arthur Ship Canal –no developed areas
West Port Arthur / City of Port Arthur Residential/industrial at Port Neches Residential areas at Nederland ~1.4 miles from dock Environmental Resources LPG operations present no new risks for those areas
Modest increase in deep draft vessel traffic volume 2,800 vessel arrivals & 71,000 barge transits in 2012 20% to/beyond Sunoco 8 LPGCs/mo = 96/yr = 3.4% increase 11 LPGCs/mo = 132/yr = 4.7% increase
Pilots – 29 pilots and 2 trainees – Adequate for expected levels of operations Tugs – local fleet = 11 vessels – #1 concern overall – Fleet might have to grow to meet demand
Safety Risk Assessment Summary
Waterways leading to the Mariner South Project LPG Terminal at Nederland, TX are suitable for marine LPG operations
Tom Rodino-Consultant ◦ Office: ◦ Wayne Turner-Terminal Manager ◦ Office: ◦ Glenda Davalos- Operations Integration Manager, Mariner South Project ◦ Office: ◦ Ellen Clark-Supervisor-Lab, Lubes, Security ◦ Office: ◦ Joey Mahmoud-Vice President Engineering, Energy Transfer ◦ Office: ◦