Golden Pass secures environmental impact statement for $10bn LNG export project

Golden Pass has secured a final environmental impact statement (EIS) from US-based Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the proposed $10bn LNG export project.

The Golden Pass LNG export project facilities will include the construction, modification and operation of liquefaction facilities at the existing Golden Pass Export Terminal, as well as supply dock and alternate marine delivery facilities in Texas and Louisiana.

Additionally, 2.6 miles of a new 24-inch-diameter pipeline loop, three new compressor stations, five new pipeline interconnections and modifications, as well as miscellaneous appurtenant facilities will also be constructed.

FERC prepared the EIS in compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for implementing NEPA, and its regulations implementing NEPA.

The agency partnered with the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, US Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Transportation in the preparation of the final EIS.

It was concluded that the project construction and operation will result in some adverse environmental impacts, however, most of them would be reduced by implementing Golden Pass’ proposed mitigation and additional measures.

The company will mitigate wetland impacts associated with the construction, in accordance with the project-specific compensatory mitigation plan.

In order to reduce impacts on environmental resources, Golden Pass will implement its spill prevention and response plan, spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans and the plan for unanticipated discovery of contaminated soils or groundwater.

Other factors will include the horizontal directional drill contingency plan, compensatory mitigation plan, unanticipated discovery plans, and the FERC’s upland erosion control, revegetation, and maintenance plan.

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Image: Golden Pass LNG Terminal on the Sabine-Neches Waterway in Sabine Pass, Texas. Photo: courtesy of Golden Pass Pipeline | Golden Pass Products.