methane-gas

BREAKING: Polluting Gas Facility To Begin Operation in Coronavirus Hotspot

FERC approved a request from Sabal Trail Transmission to start operating a polluting facility in Albany, Ga., a hotspot for Coronavirus cases

Oregonians Unite to Demand Rehearing on Jordan Cove LNG Federal Approval

The Klamath Tribes, affected landowners, and public interest organizations request rehearing on fracked gas export terminal and pipeline in southern Oregon.

Lawsuits Challenge Approval of Rio Grande and Annova Fracked Gas Export Facilities in Texas for Harm to Endangered Ocelot

New Orleans, LA -- Today, environmental groups filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) approval of the massive Annova LNG fracked gas export terminal proposed for southern Texas.

Kinder Morgan Spills Into Drinking Water During Construction of Permian Highway Fracked Gas Pipeline

Blanco County, TX -- It was reported yesterday that Kinder Morgan has spilled drilling fluid into local drinking water wells during construction of its Permian Highway fracked gas pipeline. 

Local Residents, Environmental Groups File Three New Lawsuits Challenging Rio Grande Valley LNG Export Terminals

Today, the Sierra Club joined local residents and the City of Port Isabel in filing a set of lawsuits challenging approvals for three highly polluting fracked gas export terminals in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley.

Despite Oregon Permit Denials and Current Public Health Crisis, Federal Agency Approves Jordan Cove LNG

In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic and national health emergency, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) conditionally approved the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline today. The approval is conditioned on Pembina, the Canadian fossil fuel corporation behind the project, qualifying for critical permits from the state of Oregon, three of which have already been denied or withdrawn.

BREAKING: Williams Cancels Fracked Gas Constitution Pipeline

Williams confirmed today that they are cancelling the 125-mile fracked gas Constitution Pipeline

Rio Grande Valley Fracked Gas Projects Face Continued Local Opposition

Brownsville, TX -- Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected a request from local residents and environmental groups to reconsider its approval of the Annova LNG and Texas LNG fracked gas facilities proposed for a site along the Gulf Coast near Port Isabel, Texas.

Local Residents Sue Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for Approving Fracked Gas Facility

Local residents, the city of Port Isabel, and Sierra Club today filed suit against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorizing construction of the highly polluting Rio Grande LNG fracked gas facility and Rio Bravo Pipeline proposed for a site on the Gulf Coast near Port Isabel.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Votes 2-1 to Not Move Jordan Cove LNG Forward

[Washington, D.C.] - Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted 2-1 against Jordan Cove LNG. Commissioner McNamee stated that FERC needed more time to review permit denials from the State of Oregon, including last night’s Coastal Zone permit denial, while Commissioner Glick said the project was not in the public interest.

Trump Administration Proposes Yet Another Handout to Fracked Gas Industry With Extension of LNG Export Licenses

Today, Donald Trump’s Department of Energy released a proposal that would extend licenses for LNG exports until 2050, far beyond when scientists agree the world must slash emissions from fossil fuels in order to avert climate catastrophe.

Ohio River Residents Meet with State Officials to Raise Water Quality Concerns Over Proposed Petrochemical Plant

Today, a group of concerned Ohio River Valley residents held a meeting with staff from the Ohio EPA and Governor DeWine’s office to raise concerns about the massive proposed petrochemical facility known as an “ethane cracker” in Belmont County.