Sentinel Midstream公司计划建造离岸港口

中国石化新闻网讯 据离岸工程2月14日消息称，总部位于达拉斯的石油和天然气公司Sentinel Midstream计划建造在德克萨斯州自由港附近开发一个深水原油出口码头。完工后的设施将能够完全装载超大型油轮(VLCC)。

德克萨斯海湾专线将包括一个拥有高达1800万桶石油储量的陆上终端，一个42英寸的海上终端以及一个载人海上平台，以方便港口作业，该平台设有两个悬链线锚腿系泊单点系泊浮标。

预计出口装载率将达到每小时8.5万桶，在一个日历年期间的名义日产量为120万桶。

Sentinel Midstream总裁兼首席执行官Jeff Ballard表示：“德克萨斯海湾专线将为美国提供一种经济的解决方案，以清除运往墨西哥湾沿岸的供应过剩的原油。”

他补充道：“我们组建了一支行业领先的专业团队，他们在深水港口的建设和运营方面拥有独特的经验，作为谨慎的运营商，他们完全有能力利用这些经验。我们由经验丰富的专业人员组成的团队致力于开发德克萨斯州的海湾专线，特别关注在安全和环境保护方面超越行业标准。”

在过去的一年中，Sentinel Midstream与包括联邦、州和地方机构在内的多个利益相关者共同开发了德克萨斯海湾专线。该项目已获得必要的商业支持，以证明资本投资的合理性，并准备向美国海事局提交正式许可证。

项目融资由Cresta基金管理公司提供。Cresta管理合伙人Chris Rozzell说：“Sentinel已经组建了一支一流的团队，具有开发和运营深水出口解决方案的丰富经验。我们很高兴与他们合作，因为他们将这个关键设施带到了墨西哥湾沿岸市场。”Rozzell补充说，”我们认为公司的价值主张，提供了一个中立的基础设施解决方案，没有附属营销的固有冲突，是支持美国生产商利益的最佳途径，为所有利益相关者带来最大的利益。”

曹海斌 摘译自 离岸工程

原文如下：

Sentinel Midstream Mulls Offshore Terminal

Dallas-based oil and gas company Sentinel Midstream is planning to develop a deepwater crude oil export terminal, located near Freeport, Texas. The completed facility will be capable of fully loading Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) vessels.

Texas GulfLink will include an onshore terminal with up to 18 million barrels of storage, an offshore 42-in. pipeline, and a manned offshore platform to facilitate port operations with two Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoys.

Projected export loading rates will be up to 85,000 barrels per hour, with a nominal capacity of 1.2 million barrels per day over the course of a calendar year.

“Texas GulfLink will provide the United States with an economical solution to clear the over-supply barrels destined for the Gulf Coast,” said Sentinel Midstream President and CEO Jeff Ballard.

“We have compiled a team of industry leading professionals who possess unique experience in construction and operations of deepwater ports and are well positioned to leverage that experience as prudent operators. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to developing Texas GulfLink with a specific focus on exceeding industry standards for safety and environmental protection,” he added.

Over the past year, Sentinel Midstream developed Texas GulfLink in conjunction with multiple stakeholders, including federal, state, and local agencies. The project has secured necessary commercial support to justify the capital investment and is preparing its submission of a formal permit with the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD).

Project financing is being provided by Cresta Fund Management. Cresta Managing Partner Chris Rozzell said, “Sentinel has assembled the best-in-class team, with deep experience developing and operating deepwater export solutions. We are excited to partner with them as they bring this critical facility to the Gulf Coast market.” Rozzell added, “We view the company’s value proposition, which provides a neutral infrastructure solution without the inherent conflicts of affiliated marketing, as the best approach to support the interests of U.S. producers and lead to the greatest outcome for all stakeholders.”