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Please note that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for this project has been issued. Visit related Web site links at right under External Resources for access to the DEIS documents. Click here for more information from the Federal Register about the project and at which Fort Lauderdale public libraries individuals can find copies of the complete DEIS.
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Calypso LNG LLC is proposing the development of a submerged buoy system known as a "Deep Water Port" (DWP) and located approximately 8 to 10 miles off the southeastern coast of Florida. The Calypso DWP will serve as an offshore delivery point for connection to specially built LNG tankers. The LNG tankers will vaporize stored LNG and send it through the buoy system into the FERC-permitted Calypso U.S. Pipeline, which will transport the natural gas onshore to Florida customers.
Florida's unique geography and mounting energy needs demand an innovative solution that will reliably diversify its energy portfolio. Natural gas is used in Florida almost exclusively to generate electricity, and demand for electricity is expected to increase by more than 37% between 2005 and 2015. Calypso will be capable of delivering over 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day directly into the fastest growing portion of the Florida market. This represents approximately 25% of Florida’s peak demand on a hot summer day.
Florida is currently 100% dependent on Gulf Coast sources for its natural gas supply. This lack of diversity can put Florida customers in a vulnerable position, particularly during hurricane season. Calypso's ship-based deliveries of LNG not only offer real geographic diversification, but are also designed to rapidly detach from the buoy and move out of harm's way in the event of severe weather conditions. After a storm passes, Calypso's ships will reconnect to the buoys and immediately resume natural gas delivery into the pipeline system.
To learn more about the Calypso project, please see the links to the right under Related Info.
To learn more about the benefits and safety of LNG, you can view this short video (137MB MPEG Video).
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