What did the Cameron Parish judge rule regarding the Commonwealth LNG export facility?

The Cameron Parish judge ruled that the state of Louisiana violated the state constitution when it issued a permit for the Commonwealth LNG export facility, effectively halting construction on the project.

What concerns did the environmental groups have about the LNG facilities in the region?

The environmental groups, including the Louisiana Bucket Brigade and Turtle Island Restoration Network, argued that the LNG facilities have long ignored the devastating effects on air and water quality, as well as the health of the local community.

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Louisiana Court Halts Construction of Controversial LNG Export Terminal

Q: How many other LNG export projects are proposed, approved or operating along Cameron's coast?

According to the article, the halted Commonwealth facility is one of six LNG export projects proposed, approved or operating along Cameron's coast.

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Summary

Cameron Parish judge rules state violated constitution in approving LNG permit
Halted facility is one of six LNG projects proposed, approved or operating in the area
Lawsuit cites failure to consider environmental and climate change impacts

Louisiana Court Halts Construction of Controversial LNG Export Terminal

In a significant legal victory for environmental advocates, a Cameron Parish judge has ruled that state officials violated the Louisiana Constitution when they issued a permit for a liquefied gas export terminal. The decision, reached on October 13, 2025, has effectively halted construction on the Commonwealth LNG export facility.

The judge found that the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy failed to properly consider the environmental impacts on surrounding communities when approving the permit. The halted Commonwealth facility is one of six LNG export projects proposed, approved or operating along Cameron's coast. These facilities would collectively dig up or fill nearly 200 acres of wetlands and water bottoms, according to the project's coastal use permit application.