Gabby Brown, gabby.brown@sierraclub.org
Sabine Pass, LA -- Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed a letter revealing that on January 22, there was a leak from two tanks at the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility. According to a corrective order from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), it is unknown how much LNG has leaked from the two tanks or whether other tanks at the facility, which have the same design, have similar problems. PHMSA ordered the two tanks that leaked to be shut down, but they have not yet been taken fully out of service and the rest of the facility remains in operation.
Sierra Club Staff Attorney Nathan Matthews released the following statement in response:
“This incident is a reminder that the expansion of LNG projects poses a grave threat to our communities and our climate. It’s a relief that no one was hurt, but allowing the facility to continue to operate until it’s clear how widespread these issues are would be extremely reckless.”
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