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Gulf of Mexico – Energy Infrastructure
November 15, 2011 | Energy Information Administration

The Energy Information Administration has an interactive map that displays energy infrastructure features in the Gulf of Mexico region. It includes power plants, transmission lines, LNG terminals, natural gas hubs, pipelines, oil ports, refineries, active platforms and more.


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