Federal court greenlights FERC approval of CP2 LNG terminal and pipeline in Cameron Parish

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A federal appeals court upheld FERC’s approval of Venture Global’s CP2 LNG terminal and pipeline in Cameron Parish, ruling the agency adequately considered environmental and fishing impacts.

Environmental groups and fishers criticized the decision, citing ongoing concerns including alleged oyster damage from a dredging spill. CP2 is expected to become one of the largest U.S. LNG export terminals, with shipments projected to begin in 2027. The Current has the full story.