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Court OKs Big LNG Project in Cameron Parish | Lafayette Louisiana News
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for one of the nation’s largest LNG export projects, Calcasieu Pass 2, despite environmental and fishing groups’ objections. The ruling upholds FERC’s approval, dismissing claims that the project would severely harm local ecosystems or commercial fisheries — noting its small footprint in a shrimping zone. While this legal hurdle is now resolved, a separate challenge over DOE’s export authorization remains, questioning whether LNG exports will actually lower energy costs. Once completed by late 2027, CP2 will be a major player in U.S. energy exports…
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