WWF also raises objection to Rügen LNG terminal

Energy - WWF also raises objection to Rügen LNG terminal

The environmental foundation WWF has also voiced criticism in the context of the pending approval procedure for the Rügen terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG). "The performance of the Mukran site is being extrapolated, while at the same time the environmental damage is being underestimated by experts," said Finn Viehberg, Head of the WWF Baltic Sea Office, on Tuesday.

In an objection to the responsible authority, the WWF warns, among other things, of air pollution caused by nitrogen oxides, which would also have an impact on water quality. Viehberg also said that the low-frequency humming of the turbines would cause noise pollution for birds in protected areas, for example.

He reiterated his criticism that no cross-border environmental impact assessment had been carried out together with neighboring countries for the associated connection pipeline, which is not the subject of the ongoing proceedings. "Germany is knowingly breaching its obligations here."

On Monday, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) had already announced a formal objection as part of the ongoing approval procedure for the stationing and operation of floating LNG terminals in Mukran.

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1. The approval procedure for installing and operating floating LNG terminals at Mukran is also facing objections from the German environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH).
2. The WWF's objection to the Rügen LNG terminal highlights concerns about the potential environmental impact of nitrogen oxide emissions, which could affect both air and water quality.
3. The environmental foundation argues that Germany has not conducted a cross-border environmental impact assessment for the associated connection pipeline, as required by international agreements.
4. The gas industries in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are eagerly awaiting the government's approval for their liquefied natural gas projects, despite objections from environmental groups like the WWF and DUH.
5. The concerns raised by the WWF and DUH about the potential environmental impact of the Mukran LNG terminal and associated pipeline highlight the importance of balancing energy needs with environmental considerations.

Source: www.stern.de