Facilitating US oil imports: deepwater ports in the Gulf of Mexico

Journal Article · · Transport. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6547414

Rose, W

The increasing use of larger tankers and crude-oil carriers and the increasing demand for imported energy sources require newer facilities and techniques for unloading and distribution than present ports can provide. The policy implications of deepwater ports involve matters of national security, environmental damage, safety, regulation, ownership, siting, and other matters. A comparison of offshore and onshore deepwater ports in the Gulf of Mexico illustrates the necessary tradeoffs that must be included in a planning stage. A high priority should be given to comparing the relative advantages and disadvantages of the two types of deepwater port so that their development can proceed. 12 references, 1 figure, 2 tables. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Texas A and M Univ., College Station
• OSTI ID: 6547414
• Journal Information: Transport. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Transport. J.; (United States) Vol. 20:2; ISSN TRNJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
022000 -- Petroleum-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
294002* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Petroleum
ATLANTIC OCEAN
CARIBBEAN SEA
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DEEP WATER OIL TERMINALS
GULF OF MEXICO
HARBORS
OFFSHORE SITES
SEAS
SURFACE WATERS
TERMINAL FACILITIES