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D.C. Circuit Rules Against FERC Approval of LNG and Pipeline Projects in South Texas

August 6, 2024 (Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the D.C. Circuit Court issued a decision that effectively cancels the previous approval of three harmful methane gas projects in South Texas by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), marking the first time a court has vacated FERC approval of an LNG terminal. In 2023, FERC reapproved RioContinueContinue reading “D.C. Circuit Rules Against FERC Approval of LNG and Pipeline Projects in South Texas”

CHUBB DROPS RIO GRANDE LNG INSURANCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHUBB DROPS RIO GRANDE LNG INSURANCE Banks, and now insurers, drop project plagued with risk from community, cultural, and climate issues. RIO GRANDE, TX, August 6, 2024 — An insurance certificate obtained through a public information act request for Rio Grande LNG no longer lists Chubb as an insurer of the project.ContinueContinue reading “CHUBB DROPS RIO GRANDE LNG INSURANCE”

Rio Grande Valley Organizations Send Letter to FAA About the Dangers of SpaceX

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2024 Contact: Bekah Hinojosa at bekah@sotxejn.org or (956) 975-6634 Rio Grande Valley Organizations Send Letter to FAA About the Dangers of SpaceX BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Today, Rio Grande Valley organizations sent a letter urging the Federal Aviation Administration and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez to fix the license review process, consult withContinueContinue reading “Rio Grande Valley Organizations Send Letter to FAA About the Dangers of SpaceX”

Stopping LNG in the RGV

For about ten years, the Rio Grande Valley community and the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas have resisted three proposed LNG projects, including Rio Grande LNG, Texas LNG, and the Rio Bravo Pipeline, from being built on the South Texas Coastline. Below are some details about the proposed projects and some of the work SOTXEJNContinueContinue reading “Stopping LNG in the RGV”

FAA Announces Public Meetings for SpaceX’s Proposal to Launch 25 times per year

Link to FAA notice: https://www.faa.gov/space/stakeholder_engagement/spacex_starship

2024 Report: LNG Tax Abatements are a bad deal for Cameron County

Tax abatements for the billion-dollar LNG corporations are a bad deal for Cameron County. This report details the negative impacts of granting tax abatements for the LNG industry in Cameron County, including harm to critically endangered and protected wildlife, sacred and Indigenous historic sites, and community air and water quality. Espanol: Informe 2024: Las reduccionesContinueContinue reading “2024 Report: LNG Tax Abatements are a bad deal for Cameron County”

Gulf Coast Residents and Major Organizations Call on Financial Institutions to Phase Out Financing of LNG Projects in the Rio Grande Valley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 22, 2024 Press Contact: Gulf Coast Residents and Major Organizations Call on Financial Institutions to Phase Out Financing of LNG Projects in the Rio Grande Valley “We will hold any financial institutions that choose to support these projects accountable for such impacts.” ** READ THE LETTERS HERE ** (New YorkContinueContinue reading “Gulf Coast Residents and Major Organizations Call on Financial Institutions to Phase Out Financing of LNG Projects in the Rio Grande Valley”

Press Release: First meeting between PESP, South Texas community and Global Infrastructure Partners on controversial Rio Grande LNG terminal

For immediate releaseJune 27, 2024 Media Contact:Matt Parr, Private Equity Stakeholder Projectmatt.parr@pestakeholder.org773-234-4855 First meeting between PESP, South Texas community and Global Infrastructure Partners on controversial Rio Grande LNG terminal New York, NY – In a groundbreaking development, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP), with members of the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe and South Texas Environmental Justice Network,ContinueContinue reading “Press Release: First meeting between PESP, South Texas community and Global Infrastructure Partners on controversial Rio Grande LNG terminal”

Press Release: County votes on tax abatements for LNG

Press Release June 4, 2024 Contact: Bekah Hinojosa, bekahbot@gmail.com at 956-975-6634 Cameron County Commission votes for LNG tax handouts despite community opposition Local organizations, the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe, and residents packed the Cameron County Commissioners Court meeting to oppose tax abatements for LNG. Brownsville, TX—Today, Cameron County commissioners voted to approve a 40% tax abatementContinueContinue reading “Press Release: County votes on tax abatements for LNG”

Press Release: Rio Grande Valley groups urging County to deny multi-million dollar handout to LNG Companies

Press release May 30, 2024 Contact: Bekah Hinojosa, bekahbot@gmail.com at 956-975-6634 Rio Grande Valley groups urging County to deny multi-million dollar handout to LNG Companies Local organizations, the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe, and residents gathered outside the County Courthouse to oppose tax abatements for LNG and delivered petitions to County officials. Brownsville, TX – On Wednesday,ContinueContinue reading “Press Release: Rio Grande Valley groups urging County to deny multi-million dollar handout to LNG Companies”