LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) infrastructure security is an explosively growing market with demand eclipsing the Aviation security market; driven by increased global demand for LNG, and the fact that one LNG tanker if detonated would cause a blast similar in size to that of a tactical nuclear weapon.
The world’s demand for LNG is increasing dramatically, since this energy source is available abundantly, ready to meet global energy demand at a time of rising energy prices:
- Surging energy prices will drive heavy investments in LNG infrastructure and its security – over $600 Billion over the next 6 years
- Over 300 new LNG facilities will be built over the next 6 years
- Over 75% of the LNG market is outside of the US
- Perimeter security & Maritime security account for significant share of the market
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1 G. Keef // Jan 11, 2009 at 6:10 am
The security infrastructure within the LNG market is a very complex component, and only gets more complicated due to some of the regions in the world where the facilities are built. LNG companies have to walk a very fine line while ensuring the facility is performing as the investors are expecting, all while doing whatever it takes to ensure the local community supports the operation. Public relations is extremely critical to the success of the entire operation. It is critical the LNG company establishes a positive dialogue with the local leaders and contribute to positive community development programs. There are often times where the LNG company believes they are providing compensation to the community, but only later realize their positive intents only created conflict due to the manner the compensation was implemented within the community. The overall security of the facility will improve with positive community development programs and ongoing communication with the local community. I have spent seventeen years in Law Enforcement in the United States, and we have learned our community involvement is critical to just about every task we attempt. Learning to create programs that facilitate our community members having a feeling of ownership within their local police department enhances open communication and support. There are numerous community oriented programs that have been implemented, that cost little or no money. I believe the LNG and Oil companies working in areas where they are dealing with excessive conflict could benefit from a security company structured after American Police Departments rather than Private Military Companies. A robust security team capable of providing the necessary protection against sabotage and terrorist threats can also maintain a community oriented security philosophy. I would like to hear comments from anyone in the LNG or Oil industry, especially in the Nigeria area. I can be reached at gregkeef@sbcglobal.net
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