Sierra Club, Public Citizen Sue FERC for Flawed Approval of Texas Gas Pipeline to Mexico

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Sierra Club and Public Citizen have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) over the approval of ONEOK's Saguaro Connector Pipeline, which plans to transport methane gas from West Texas to Mexico and then to Asia. The lawsuit argues that FERC's review of only 1,000 feet of the 157-mile pipeline was inadequate, failing to consider the broader environmental and community impacts as required by law. The pipeline project is criticized for its potential threats to communities, waterways, and cultural sites, as well as its contribution to increased gas development, climate emissions, and domestic gas prices.

The legal action stems from concerns raised by various stakeholders, including Sierra Club's Doug Hayes and Public Citizen's Tyson Slocum, who emphasize the risks and lack of benefit for American consumers in transporting gas for export. Residents along the pipeline's route, such as Yolanda Carmona and Bill Addington, express worries about environmental justice, economic impacts, and the negative consequences of the project on local communities and ecosystems. The lawsuit seeks to hold FERC accountable for a more comprehensive assessment of the Saguaro Connector Pipeline's impacts and addresses the concerns of affected stakeholders.