Daily News | Environmentalists protest being kept out of a meeting about a Philly port for liquefied natural gas
Environmental activists say they were blocked from entering or testifying Thursday at a hearing of the Philadelphia LNG Task Force, which is exploring the possibility of the first liquefied natural gas export facility along the Delaware River in or near the city.
the meeting room. “This committee and their process is deceptive. It reeks of systemic racism when you lock out a community that you know will be affected and impacted.” White said Hohenstein submitted names of prospective panelists “after the slots for the testifiers was filled.” White said others would have a chance to testify at future meetings, which have not yet been scheduled.
Though the task force does not name a specific port, the only currently known plan for such a facility is in Chester. There, Penn America Energy has targeted a 60-acre waterfront site now occupied by a warehouse complex. Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland has supported the plan because of the tax revenue and job opportunities it could create.The task force is expected to send its recommendations to Gov. Josh Shapiro later this year.
“The ship-handling skills and local knowledge held by the state pilots are second to none in any sport in the world,” Cuff said.
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