NASFM's Partnership for Excellence in Pipeline Safety has extended beyond the original focus on hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines to encompass other vital and exposed components of the energy and pipeline infrastructure. One such component is liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the terminals used to offload LNG at various locations around the country's coast. The safe handling of LNG is not generally understood by the public and already has been the subject of controversy at several proposed terminals. However, LNG is viewed as critical to our economy. Community fears are regarded as a major barrier to the approval of LNG infrastructure.
To help implement this project, NASFM has drawn on expertise from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, US Coast Guard, FM Global, University of Arkansas, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, US Department of Transportation, and major LNG operators.
With guidance from the experts, NASFM has developed education materials on LNG basics and LNG safety. NASFM has selected two existing and two proposed LNG terminals to pilot test the LNG safety project materials and curriculum.
Download NASFM'S White Paper, "Liquefied Natural Gas: An Overview of the LNG Industry for Fire Marshals and Emergency Responders".