Court Forces FERC to Re-Examine LNG Pollution Mess
Published Date: 2/24/2025
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a new draft report to better check the air pollution from the Commonwealth LNG Project in Louisiana after a court said the first review missed some details. This project affects local communities and involves building a big natural gas plant and pipeline, with decisions and updates happening through 2025. The new report helps make sure the project’s impact on the environment is fully understood before moving forward.
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