What happens when one of the largest projects in Davidson County's history is discussed everywhere except with the people who live here? In this guest column, Vance Bailey calls on Duke Energy to replace secrecy with transparency and accountability.
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Public Comment Turns Heated Over Proposed Duke Energy Gas Plant
A packed and emotional public address period brought 18 residents to the podium, many voicing strong opposition to a proposed methane gas plant tied to Duke Energy, along with related pipeline projects, nondisclosure agreements and broader environmental and health concerns.
Permit for SSEP pipeline approved; Davidson County among local governments opposing project
Local officials express concern about a proposal calling for expanding emissions-producing gas-fired compressor units in Iredell and Davidson counties
Lexington City Council passes resolution expressing concern on Transco’s SSEP
Late last week, the Lexington, North Carolina, City Council passed a resolution highlighting concerns around the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC — a subsidiary of Williams Companies commonly referred to as Transco — wants to construct 54 miles of methane gas pipeline and increase the horsepower of methane gas compressor stations in Virginia and North Carolina.
Los comisionados aprueban la resolución sobre el oleoducto y abordan las inquietudes
La resolucion, que se aprobó el 8 de diciembre, insta a la Comision Federal Reguladora de Energía y al Departamento de Calidad Ambiental de Carolina del Norte a "abordar de manera significativa las preocupaciones en materia de seguridad y medio ambiente" relacionadas con el Proyecto de Mejora del Suministro del Sureste.
Public Meeting to address proposed methane gas pipeline in Davidson County
Local residents, property owners and environmental advocates are coming together to discuss a controversial methane gas pipeline proposed for Davidson County. A public informational meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 1, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Midway Church in Lexington.