What happens if there is a spill or leak?
The FGS project design will have a dike or retaining wall capable of containing 110% of the maximum tank’s storage capacity. In the unlikely event of a release, this feature will prevent the liquified gas from leaving the control area around the tank. Methane is not toxic and it is lighter than air, so any escaping liquid gas would evaporate, rise and dissipate harmlessly into the atmosphere leaving no residue in or on the ground. Storage facilities use advanced monitoring systems to immediately detect any liquid or natural gas leaks and have emergency shut down (ESD) systems to isolate any such events. There are also water and foam containment systems to control any such unexpected releases.
