Texas LNG plant violated air pollution permits for years, watchdog finds

An environmental group's investigation alleges a Gulf Coast gas export terminal routinely exceeded permitted emissions with minimal enforcement action from state regulators.

First covered Sep 11, 2026 · 12:31 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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15d Inside Climate News A Texas LNG Plant Pumps Out Chronic, Unpermitted Pollution, a Watchdog Finds — A gas export terminal on the Gulf Coast of Texas has routinely violated air pollution permits for years with little consequences from state regulators,…

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tipro.org May 21 2026 Tipro Target (tipro.org)

www2.tceq.texas.gov TCEQ Search Air Emission Event Reports Incident Details

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