Environmental associations criticize new LNG terminal in Stade

Energy - Environmental associations criticize new LNG terminal in Stade

Ahead of the handover of the new LNG terminal in Stade to the state of Lower Saxony, the Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) and Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) have warned of the impact on the environment. "The planned LNG terminal in Stade is not compatible with the climate targets," said Susanne Gerstner, Chairwoman of BUND Lower Saxony, in Hanover on Friday.

Lower Saxony has committed itself to greenhouse gas neutrality by 2040 in the new Climate Protection Act. "The planned operation of the landside terminal until 2043 contradicts the targets we have set ourselves, creates massive fossil fuel overcapacity and ties up investments for years to come," said Gerstner. The current gas supply situation also shows that there is no need for another terminal.

"So far, we have mainly negotiated floating LNG terminals as temporary solutions for a supposed gas emergency. With the construction of land-based terminals for LNG, a new wave of fossil dependency is now beginning, which will differ significantly in terms of duration and size," said Sascha Müller-Kraenner from DUH. There are also major safety gaps in the plant's flood protection and in the event of an explosion.

The LNG terminal in Stade will be handed over to the state of Lower Saxony and the operator on Saturday. It is the fourth in Germany. There are also terminals in Wilhelmshaven, Brunsbüttel in Schleswig-Holstein and Lubmin in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

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1. The environmental association Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) and Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) have compiled a bundle of arguments against the new LNG terminal in Stade, expressing concerns about its environmental impact.
2. Despite Lower Saxony's commitment to becoming greenhouse gas neutral by 2040, the handover of the upcoming LNG terminal in Stade to the state and its operator raises concerns, as it contradicts the set environmental targets.
3. The operation of the landside terminal in Stade until 2043, as planned, creates unnecessary fossil fuel overcapacity and ties up investments for years, according to Susanne Gerstner, Chairwoman of BUND Lower Saxony.
4. As the LNG terminal in Stade is due to be handed over to the state and its operator, it is worth noting that this will not be the first such facility in Germany, as there are existing terminals in Wilhelmshaven, Brunsbüttel, Schleswig-Holstein, and Lubmin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
5. Safety concerns surround the LNG terminal in Stade, as major gaps in flood protection and explosion precautions have been identified, according to environmental associations like the Bund and Deutsche Umwelthilfe.

Source: www.stern.de