Comments on: Sending U.S. Natural Gas Abroad in LNG Tankers

By: Duane Nichols

Duane Nichols — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:14:38 +0000

Barge spills do occur, here are four:

1. In September of 1969, the Florida barge spill involved 200,000 gallons of fuel oil into the waterway.

2. In January of 1986, the Apex Houston barge spill involved 25,000 gallons of crude oil into the waterway.

3. In February 2007, a lock-dam was hit by a barge in which 8,000 gallons of a petroleum product named cumene was spilled. Cumene is isopropylbenzene, a toxic substance.

4. In July of 2008, two barges collided splitting one in half in the Mississippi River in Louisiana in which 400,000 gallons of fuel oil were lost into the waterway.

The type and extent of spills has probably been studied and described. If you see such a source, please let us know.

By: Diane Frederico

Diane Frederico — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:02:00 +0000

The idea is so ecofriendly. It is so natural and it will be safe for everyone.

By: Randal Scott Mick

Randal Scott Mick — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:17:01 +0000

This shows how the oil/gas industry lies for profit. I have seen so many commercials talking about energy independence, fueling our own country, energy voters, bla bla bla. Now the same companies that are so worried about saving America from OPEC, are looking for every possible way to export products of nat. gas. The reason is prices are much higher in Europe and Asia. So how does this help us achieve energy independence. It doesnt, all it will do is reach better markets to once again make a select few billions of dollars.

Once again, after looking at the environmental and health impacts that are being discovered by the day, it is not worth it. It is built on lies and the real agenda will not better our way of life. Profits motivate these people, life means very little and this is obvious when you visit places like Bradford county in PA, Doddridge county in WV and so many others.