North America's first LNG marine fueling facility
In 2015, Harvey Gulf completed construction of the first LNG marine fueling facility in the North Americas, which is located at its dock facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. This technologically advanced, environmentally safe clean energy facility is a critical component to the growing LNG supply infrastructure, supporting key operations of the oil and gas industry's offshore vessel fleet. Expanding on its commitment to safety and security of vessel operations and port facilities, Harvey Gulf actively enlisted the expertise of the United States Coast Guard to participate at all levels of the development and construction of this facility.
The facility consists of 270,000 gallons of LNG storage capacity, encompassed within three stainless steel type C pressure vessels with vacuum insulation and carbon steel exteriors. The facility can transfer 550 gallons of LNG per minute and, aside from its primary role of supporting the offshore oil and gas industry, is capable of supporting over-the-road vehicles that operate on LNG. Over the last six years, Harvey Gulf has successfully completed more than 1,000 LNG transfers and/or bunkerings, transferring over 20 million gallons of LNG, and is widely considered the pioneer in North America regarding LNG bunkering.
Harvey Gulf is focused on remaining an industry leader in the nation's growth toward LNG and cleaner burning fuels. The Company's dual fuel LNG vessels exceed the highest emission standards in the industry today, and our LNG fueling facility further solidifies Harvey's commitment to develop and use the safest, most environmentally friendly vessels and fuel technology available today.