HomeMy WebLinkAbout025686 RES - 03/30/2004RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION AND PERMITTING OF AN LNG
RECEIVING TERMINAL BY OCCIDENTAL ENERGY VENTURES
CORPORATION
Whereas, Occidental Energy Ventures Corporation is proposing the construction of an
LNG receiving terminal along the La Quinta Channel on Corpus Christi Bay;
Whereas, the docks for the LNG receiving terminal will be within the City of Corpus
Christi;
Whereas, the LNG receiving terminal will be with the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction;
Whereas, natural gas is a clean fossil fuel that is relied upon by the residents of the City
and the local industries;
Whereas, natural gas customers have been experiencing sustained higher prices and
increased market volatility;
Whereas, the United States needs new gas supplies to sustain its economy;
Whereas, there are ample LNG supplies available from overseas;
Whereas, the LNG by has been safely transported by special LNG carriers around the
world for many years;
Whereas, LNG can be safely vaporized and compressed for transport by pipeline at the
receiving terminal;
Whereas, Occidental Energy Ventures Corporation intends to make use of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission's NEPA pre-filing process for the purpose of
identification and resolution of any issues associated with the project at the early
stages:
Whereas, Occidental Energy Ventures Corporation's San Patricio LNG project will
benefit Corpus Christi by making Corpus Christi Bay an North American gateway for
global energy;
Whereas, Occidental Energy Ventures Corporation's San Patricio LNG project will
benefit the City of Corpus Christi and the region by ensuring competitive natural gas
prices;
Whereas, Occidental Energy Ventures Corporation's San Patricio LNG project will
benefit the City of Corpus Christi and the region by ensuring a stable source of long-
term gas supply;
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Whereas, Occidental Energy Ventures Corporation's San Patricio LNG project will
benefit Corpus Christi region by the employment of construction jobs, and direct and
indirect jobs involved in the facilities operation
Whereas, representatives of the City of Corpus Christi have met with the
representatives of Occidental Energy Ventures Corporation to evaluate the proposed
facilities;
Whereas, the City fully understands the potential safety and environmental impacts
associated with the construction and operation of an LNG terminal;
Whereas, the City appreciates that the construction and operation of facilities such as
these provide a secure job base for those who live and work in our community;
Whereas, Occidental Energy Ventures Corporation's proposed San Patricio LNG facility
is good for the City of Corpus Christi, good for the state of Texas, and crucial for the
nation;
Whereas, the Corpus Christi region and the State of Texas will be well-served by the
addition of LNG terminal and regasification facility on Corpus Christi Bay;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Christi strongly supports Occidental Energy Ventures
Corporation's proposed San Patricio LNG import terminal and associated pipeline.
SECTION 2. The City pledges to cooperate fully with the permitting of this facility, and
urges the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to expedite the process so that
construction of the San Patricio LNG facility.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
THE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ¢
~amuel L. Neal, Jr. ,,// t
Mayor ~'
APPROVED: 24th day of March, 2004.
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Corpus Christi, Texas
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott