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Port Canaveral officials back proposal to build fuel pipeline to MCO

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Published  November 20, 2024 9:41pm EST
Brevard County
FOX 35 Orlando

Port Canaveral officials back fuel pipeline to MCO

Port Canaveral, already breaking cruise ship records, is now focusing on a new project to improve fuel delivery.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - Port Canaveral, already breaking cruise ship records, is now focusing on a new project to improve fuel delivery. 

The port, which moves over 3 million tons of fuel across the state, is backing a proposal for a pipeline that would connect the Space Coast to Orlando International Airport.  

The goal is to ensure reliable fuel delivery to planes, particularly during storms that can disrupt fuel shipments from Tampa. Port Canaveral CEO John Murray explained that if a hurricane or fog halts shipments, Orlando International, with its high air traffic, could face fuel shortages.  

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Although the port is not directly building the pipeline, it is actively supporting the project and working with Florida’s Department of Transportation to expedite its development. 

Additionally, the port is expected to generate more than $200 million in revenue through 2025, with plans to reinvest a significant portion of that money into further port upgrades.

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