“The Gulf Landing terminal is a very attractive entry point to US natural gas markets, both in terms of diversity of pipeline connections and customer access,” said Catherine Tanna, Shell Gas & Power’s Director for the Americas and Africa. The issuance of the Record of Decision by MARAD follows a comprehensive period of regulatory review that began with Gulf Landing’s application for a license in November 2003. MARAD’s approval includes acceptable conditions to enhance the protection of marine life, including a monitoring program and mitigation of potential impacts. “Shell believes the regulatory review has resulted in a balance between protecting the environment and helping the U.S. meet a critical need for reliable, clean-burning natural gas,” said Tanna. Gulf Landing will have the capacity to provide one billion cubic feet per day of natural gas. The facility will be a gravity-based structure in 55 feet of water 38 miles offshore Cameron, Louisiana. Gulf Landing’s location in an oil & gas production area gives the advantage to connect with five major interstate pipelines to deliver natural gas to much of the Southeast, Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. QUESTIONS: Shell Oil Company Media Relations 713-241-4544
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