Wayne.B wrote:


Yes. My thinking is that they should be kept away from metro areas
and away from major boating centers. They are too dangerous for a
populated region, and the required security zones and procedures would
make them a major pain to pleasure boaters. Perhaps off shore
unloading platforms with underwater pipes going inland?

The technology to do that surely exists and it solves some of the
issues.


Keeping them away from "metro areas", should be a given, but isn't.
(Existing in Boston and proposed Long Beach).
Of the numerous expansions and new build proposals going around, there
are two on the California coast, which would be offshore and generally
fill your requirements...... naturally, there is a vocal movement
against them.

otn