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Deepwater Ports and Licensing

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Deepwater Ports Map

Applications Currently Under Review

Blue Marlin Offshore Project (Oil [Export])

Bluewater SPM (Oil [Export])

GulfLink (Oil [Export])

Sea Port Oil Terminal (SPOT) (Oil [Export])

West Delta LNG (LNG [Export])

Approved: Operational...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a deepwater port? Who has the authority to issue licenses for deepwater ports? What is the license granting process and who is involved in it? How and where do companies get information to apply for a Deepwater Port license? What happens if a company does not accept the...