Tag: Bayou Bridge Pipeline
Court rules Bayou Bridge Pipeline ‘trampled’ rights of Louisiana landowners
“This is a victory not only for us but for all landowners.”
Louisiana landowners appeal Bayou Bridge Pipeline’s right to seize their land...
“It is surprising to many people that pipeline companies have been handed the extraordinary power of eminent domain over Louisiana landowners."
Appeals court reverses decision stopping Bayou Bridge pipeline work through Cypress...
“We will continue fighting to hold this reckless company accountable for its weekly acts of water pollution and harm to communities.”
Meet the money and people fueling the contested Bayou Bridge Pipeline
Here are the interests pushing Bayou Bridge despite the substantial public opposition.
With tribal blessing, Louisiana activist buys land in path of proposed...
“Not only do we now have the blessing of the Atakapa-Ishak Nation to carry on protecting the water on this land, but we also have a growing list of neighbors who are ready to assist in the fight to stop the pipeline.”
Bayou Bridge pipeline opponents file to intervene in hearing for private...
“TigerSwan doesn’t get to deny us our humanity in our state.”
Pastor leads lawsuit opposing Bayou Bridge Pipeline to protect Louisiana Cancer...
“The love of money is the root of all evil.”
Breaking: Louisiana’s Bayou Bridge pipeline is one permit closer to reality...
“It's no surprise to us that the LDNR is issuing the permit, rubber stamping is business as usual in Louisiana.”
Clash over the Bayou Bridge pipeline ratchets up after Louisiana pipeline...
Both sides drew their battle lines on the Bayou Bridge pipeline deeper in the sand at the second permit hearing.
Battle against the Bayou Bridge pipeline threatens to become the Standing...
While Energy Transfer Partners representatives have touted the pipeline as a boon for Louisiana’s economy, its permit application indicates that it will create only 12 new permanent jobs.
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