PROJECT
FAQs
Project
Description
We propose to build a state-of-the-art, environmentally safe
LNG receiving terminal in Robbinston, Maine. Initially, our
facility will consist of a single storage tank, processing
equipment, a new pier, and several small support buildings.
We may build a second storage tank after operations begin.
Project
Objectives
Downeast LNG has three objectives:
- Acquire
the permits for and develop an LNG facility in Robbinston,
Maine.
- Support
and promote diversified economic development in Washington
County and surrounding areas.
- Demonstrate
that community participation can improve project development
and address the needs of project stakeholders.
Proposed
Site Location
The proposed 80-acre site, known as Mill Cove, is near where
the St. Croix River meets the Passamaquoddy Bay in Robbinston.
We anticipate developing about 30 of the 80 acres to be acquired.
The remaining land will be left undeveloped.
Downeast
LNG has researched numerous potential LNG sites throughout
Maine and New England. Based on minimal environmental impact,
community support, and technical characteristics, we believe
that the proposed
site in Robbinston is the best available site. For
more information about our site selection process, see our
Regional Site Selection
Study: Executive Summary (PDF, 1.2MB)
Facilities
The LNG terminal would include:
- An
estimated 3,800' long pier with mooring dolphins for an
LNG ship.
- A
platform on the pier equipped with off-loading arms and
one gas-loading arm.
-
Two
160,000 m3 capacity containment LNG storage tank.
- Submerged
tank pumps.
- Pressurized
pumps.
- 180,000
mscfd (thousand standard cubic feet per day) water bath
regasification units.
- Boil-off
gas compressors.
- Note:
For a full description of the proposed equipment, please
read section 2 of the
FAQs. (PDF, 802K)
What
the Project Will Look Like
Downeast
LNG's Commitment to Community
We are confident that we can develop a commercially viable
project while working with the community to ensure that residents
play an active role in its development.
We
also believe that our proposed facility can serve as a catalyst
for community and economic development. To demonstrate our
commitment, Downeast LNG will prepare and implement an economic
development plan and contribute up to $500,000 annually to
support local economic development.
Job
Creation
There will be about 300 construction jobs over the 3-year
construction period. We anticipate that about 80% of these
jobs, or about 240 people, will be Maine hires. When the facility
begins operations, 45 to 50 supervisory, technical, and maintenance
jobs at the LNG facility will be created, as well as about
16 tugboat jobs. As part of our commitment to community involvement
and regional economic development, we have adopted a local
hiring preference plan (see the Employee
Commitment and Procurement Strategy - PDF, 49K)
More
FAQs
(PDF,
802 KB) - Answers to more than 100 questions.
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