Coastal Effects of Offshore Energy Systems: An Assessment of Oil and Gas Systems, Deepwater Ports, and Nuclear Powerplants Off the Coast of New Jersey and Delaware

This report presents an analysis of the probable onshore impacts of implementing one or a combination of three energy systems technologies studied off the coast of New Jersey and Delaware. The three systems are: (1) Oil and natural gas development on the Mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf; (2) Installation of a deepwater port to accomodate supertankers in the Mid-Atlantic area; and (3) Construction of at least two floating nuclear powerplants. The study objective was to trace the likely consequences of these energy systems for the ocean environment, the economy and patterns of life in both states during the next two decades.Purpose: To present an analysis of the probable onshore impacts of implementing energy systems technologies off the coast of New Jersey and Delaware