The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been ordered by a US court to reassess the impact of greenhouse gas and other emissions from the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana. The court did not overturn FERC's approval of the project, but it mandated that the regulator consider the environmental impact of emissions [6536afe8]. Five environmental groups had filed a lawsuit against FERC, arguing that the approval did not adequately address climate change and air pollution risks. The Commonwealth LNG project, if developed, is expected to ship 9.5 million tonnes of LNG per year from Cameron, Louisiana starting in 2027. Private equity firm Kimmeridge acquired a 90% stake in Commonwealth LNG in June [6536afe8].
This court order highlights the growing scrutiny of the environmental impact of LNG projects and the need for regulators to assess and address emissions. It adds to the ongoing debate surrounding the construction of the proposed LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and the broader environmental concerns associated with the booming US LNG sector [6536afe8] [8a91bd70].
The court order also underscores the importance of considering climate change and air pollution risks in the approval process for energy projects. It reflects the increasing recognition of the need to transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to mitigate the impacts of climate change [6536afe8].
The decision by the US court to order a reassessment of emissions for the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana highlights the need for regulators to address the environmental impact of LNG projects and consider climate change and air pollution risks. It adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the proposed LNG terminal in Cameron Parish and the broader environmental concerns associated with the US LNG sector. The court order reflects the growing recognition of the need to transition to cleaner energy sources to mitigate climate change [6536afe8] [8a91bd70].