Demand President Biden Stop a Disastrous LNG Project

The battle to end dangerous liquified “natural" gas (LNG) expansion is facing its biggest threat yet – a toxic fracked gas methane facility called CP2.

CP2 is proposed to sit on the Louisiana coast and would be one of the largest liquified natural gas facilities in the U.S., emitting an amount of greenhouse gasses equal to 50 coal-fired power plants.

We are at a pivotal moment where the decisions made by the Biden Administration and the Department of Energy will shape our climate future. It's up to us to get them to stop this and other dangerous gas export projects and do the right thing for a safe and livable future.

Right now, this facility will be asking the Department of Energy to grant them a permit to export gas through their terminals. Such a license can only be approved if an export is in "the public interest." We need your help to provide the public pressure necessary to prove this project is not what the public wants at all.

Here are compelling reasons to include in your comment to the Biden Administration and the Department of Energy about why these projects are NOT in the "public interest":

They aren’t supported by local shrimpers and fishermen, citing the likelihood that it will wipe out their way of life because LNG export facilities require heavy dredging of channels and rivers, devastating wildlife and commercial fishing in the process.
We know exporting LNG is a dirty and dangerous energy source, and it doesn’t lower emissions or help us transition to clean energy -- stopping the expansion of the gas export industry is an important step in the fight for a sustainable future.
The US is the world's largest exporter of oil and gas and it is impossible for us to achieve our climate goals by continuing to approve more export facilities. Enough is enough.
Exporting more LNG drives up home heating and energy prices and other goods for Americans!

LNG is a triple threat posing a danger to local communities, exacerbating the climate crisis, and driving up energy prices – and it cannot be ignored that methane is one of the dirtiest fuels on the planet!

If President Biden wants to achieve his climate, environmental justice, national security, and economic goals, he needs to stop approving more gas exports.

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Dear President Biden and Secretary Granholm,

I am writing to urgently request that you do not approve Venture Global's & Commonwealth’s applications to the Department of Energy (DOE) for a license to export liquefied methane gas (LNG) for the proposed CP2 LNG & Commonwealth LNG facilities in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

CP2 LNG, if sanctioned, would become the largest LNG facility ever approved for export, emitting an alarming 190 million tonnes of CO2e annually. This is equivalent to the emissions from over 42 million gas-powered cars or 51 coal-fired power plants, presenting an unparalleled threat to our climate.

The neighboring Calcasieu Pass LNG facility, CP2 LNG's sister facility, has already displayed concerning trends with over 2,000 air permit deviations, violating its permit on 286 out of the first 342 days in operation.

The pollution, traffic congestion, sprawl, and visual disruptions from CP2 LNG and the CP Express pipeline would adversely impact nine communities, including Cameron, Creole, Grand Lake, and the communities of Vinton, Starks, and Deweyville, Texas.

Commonwealth LNG, which also sits a mile away from the CP2 LNG facility, would specifically harm more than 133 acres of valuable wetlands, marshes, and cheniere along the Louisiana Coast. These wetlands are vital for protecting communities from storm surges, providing spawning grounds for gulf marine life, serving as a restover for migratory birds, and providing a habitat for many species, including threatened and endangered species like the Eastern Black Rail, a marsh bird. Of special concern are the chenieres that have been identified on the Commonwealth LNG site. This special and extremely fragile coastal formation can never be replaced and should be protected at all costs.

On top of the environmental impact, shrimpers and fishermen, essential contributors to the local economy, have been at the forefront of opposition, highlighting the existential threats CP2 LNG & Commonwealth LNG pose to their way of life.

Furthermore, I strongly encourage the DOE to revisit its criteria for determining the public interest in granting new LNG export licenses. The current approach fails to adequately consider the broader implications of LNG exports on climate, environmental justice, national security, and domestic energy prices.

U.S. LNG exports have seen a substantial increase, with forecasted growth threatening climate targets and the well-being of our communities. The Sierra Club's analysis indicates that existing and proposed LNG export terminals would contribute emissions equivalent to 688 coal plants annually, jeopardizing climate goals. The DOE's decisions must align with President Biden's Executive Order on Environmental Justice for All, ensuring that the impacts of LNG production and consumption do not disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color.

Rising domestic and global gas prices resulting from increased LNG exports have far-reaching consequences, affecting household energy burdens and essential goods. The economic strain is particularly felt by low-income households, whose energy burden is significantly higher.

In light of the significant repercussions on Gulf communities, the economy, national security, and the climate, I urge you to deny Venture Global's & Commonwealth's application for LNG export permits and protect what is truly aligned with the public's best interest.

Thank you for your consideration.

Dear President Biden and Secretary Granholm, I am writing to urgently request that you do not approve Venture Global's & Commonwealth’s applications to the Department of Energy (DOE) for a license to export liquefied methane gas (LNG) for the proposed CP2 LNG & Commonwealth LNG facilities in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. CP2 LNG, if sanctioned, would become the largest LNG facility ever approved for export, emitting an alarming 190 million tonnes of CO2e annually. This is equivalent to the emissions from over 42 million gas-powered cars or 51 coal-fired power plants, presenting an unparalleled threat to our climate. The neighboring Calcasieu Pass LNG facility, CP2 LNG's sister facility, has already displayed concerning trends with over 2,000 air permit deviations, violating its permit on 286 out of the first 342 days in operation. The pollution, traffic congestion, sprawl, and visual disruptions from CP2 LNG and the CP Express pipeline would adversely impact nine communities, including Cameron, Creole, Grand Lake, and the communities of Vinton, Starks, and Deweyville, Texas. Commonwealth LNG, which also sits a mile away from the CP2 LNG facility, would specifically harm more than 133 acres of valuable wetlands, marshes, and cheniere along the Louisiana Coast. These wetlands are vital for protecting communities from storm surges, providing spawning grounds for gulf marine life, serving as a restover for migratory birds, and providing a habitat for many species, including threatened and endangered species like the Eastern Black Rail, a marsh bird. Of special concern are the chenieres that have been identified on the Commonwealth LNG site. This special and extremely fragile coastal formation can never be replaced and should be protected at all costs. On top of the environmental impact, shrimpers and fishermen, essential contributors to the local economy, have been at the forefront of opposition, highlighting the existential threats CP2 LNG & Commonwealth LNG pose to their way of life. Furthermore, I strongly encourage the DOE to revisit its criteria for determining the public interest in granting new LNG export licenses. The current approach fails to adequately consider the broader implications of LNG exports on climate, environmental justice, national security, and domestic energy prices. U.S. LNG exports have seen a substantial increase, with forecasted growth threatening climate targets and the well-being of our communities. The Sierra Club's analysis indicates that existing and proposed LNG export terminals would contribute emissions equivalent to 688 coal plants annually, jeopardizing climate goals. The DOE's decisions must align with President Biden's Executive Order on Environmental Justice for All, ensuring that the impacts of LNG production and consumption do not disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color. Rising domestic and global gas prices resulting from increased LNG exports have far-reaching consequences, affecting household energy burdens and essential goods. The economic strain is particularly felt by low-income households, whose energy burden is significantly higher. In light of the significant repercussions on Gulf communities, the economy, national security, and the climate, I urge you to deny Venture Global's & Commonwealth's application for LNG export permits and protect what is truly aligned with the public's best interest. Thank you for your consideration.

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