CLNG: LNG Not the Cause of Alabama Barge Explosions (USA)

The Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG) released the statement with regard to the April 24 explosions that engulfed two barges in flames in Mobile, Alabama:

“Our sincerest sympathies go out to the victims who were critically injured during the tragic barge explosions in Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday evening.

“At the same time, CLNG would like to clarify that the incident was associated with natural gasoline, which is a naturally-occurring liquid often found in association with natural gas that is used as a petrochemical feedstock and in the refining business. Natural gasoline is not liquefied natural gas (LNG) as some news stories have inaccurately reported.

“The properties of natural gasoline are very different from those of LNG. Although substantial energy is stored in LNG, it cannot be released rapidly enough to cause the overpressures associated with an explosion in an unconfined space. LNG has been safely handled for many years and the industry remains committed to maintaining the safety and security of this essential fuel.”

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LNG World News Staff, April 29, 2013