This story was updated at 1 p.m. EDT.
Environmental groups are appealing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s June approval of a major gas export project planned for southwestern Louisiana, likely foreshadowing a court fight.
Longtime opponents of the proposed Calcasieu Pass 2 project submitted a rehearing request Monday over the authorization of Venture Global’s liquefied natural gas export facility — and blasted FERC’s decision to sanction the terminal.
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In their filing, critics also requested a “stay” of the FERC authorization to prevent construction or operation of the project, commonly known as CP2. FERC did not respond to a request for comment Monday.
