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Tantramar Residents Raise Alarms Over Proposed Gas Plant's Environmental Risks
15 Aug
Summary
- Residents worry about water contamination, air pollution, and health impacts from new gas plant
- Community feels their concerns were not adequately addressed before plant was announced
- Renewable energy alternatives proposed as greener options to fossil fuel plant
As of August 15th, 2025, residents of the Tantramar region in New Brunswick are raising serious concerns about the potential environmental and health impacts of a new natural gas plant that NB Power plans to build in the area. The plant, which would be constructed by Missouri-based company ProEnergy, is slated to be operational by 2028.
Locals like Terry Jones, who lives just 1.4 kilometers from the proposed 20-hectare site, worry the plant will contaminate their private wells and water sources through runoff and groundwater disturbance. Others, such as Hayley MacLean, fear the plant's emissions will worsen air quality and negatively impact the health of the surrounding community. Many residents feel their input was not properly sought before the project was announced, leaving them feeling ignored.
Beyond the local environmental and health risks, climate activists in the region are also voicing concerns about the plant's greenhouse gas emissions and their contribution to the climate crisis. Suggestions have been made to instead pursue renewable energy solutions like solar, wind, and geothermal power as cleaner alternatives to the fossil fuel-powered facility.
As the project undergoes environmental assessment and public consultation, the Tantramar community remains steadfast in their opposition, determined to have their concerns addressed and their right to a safe, healthy living environment upheld.
