New Pipeline Permits Approved in Central North Carolina Amid Controversy
In a significant move, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has given the green light to water and air permits for the development of new natural gas pipelines in central North Carolina. This decision has sparked both support and opposition, highlighting the ongoing debate over energy infrastructure in the region.
The proposed Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement project aims to extend gas transmission lines across Rockingham, Guilford, Forsyth, and Davidson counties. Notably, the route passes through ecologically sensitive areas, including the Jordan Lake and Randleman Lake watersheds, raising environmental concerns.
Environmental advocacy groups, such as the Sierra Club, have voiced strong objections to the pipeline expansion. Chris Herndon, director of the Sierra Club’s North Carolina chapter, has stated that the organization will continue to oppose the project, describing it as “unnecessary” and “dangerous” for the environment…