Environmental Groups Protest CPC LNG Terminal 3 Impact on Algal Reefs; CPC Cites Conservation
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Environmental groups protested CPC's Third LNG Terminal over declining algal reef coverage, while CPC stated that habitat maintenance and ecological monitoring continue following gas supply commencement in 2025.
Environmental groups staged a protest at CPC Corporation, alleging that the construction of the Third LNG Terminal caused a continuous decline in algal reef coverage at Datan and claiming misleading scientific data was used. Representatives from the Rescue Datan Algal Reefs Action Alliance stated that stream estuaries face reef coverage drop and siltation. CPC responded that the terminal officially began gas supply in 2025 and that the company maintains ongoing ecological surveys, habitat preservation, and continuous environmental monitoring.
Key takeaways
- Environmental groups protested that LNG Terminal 3 construction reduced Datan algal reef coverage, accusing authorities of presenting misleading data.
- Pan Chong-cheng, convener of the Rescue Datan Algal Reefs Action Alliance, stated that stream mouths show declining reef coverage and silt accumulation.
- CPC stated that Terminal 3 began gas supply in 2025 and affirmed ongoing ecological surveys, habitat maintenance, and environmental monitoring.
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