The 148 mile, 42 in. Trans-Pecos pipeline ΊΪΑΟΙη which is set to transport natural gas from Far West Texas (USA) to Mexico ΊΪΑΟΙη is moving forward much to opponents dismay.
The project
The group leading the pipeline project consists of MexicoΊΪΑΟΙηs richest man, Carlos Slim and Energy Transfer Partners Company. The group had filed two proceedings to the 394th District Court in Alpine, with the intention to ΊΪΑΟΙηsurvey, clear and excavate along a routeΊΪΑΟΙη in addition of constructing the pipeline. Construction of the pipeline is set to begin in March.
Once the project is complete, the company shall ΊΪΑΟΙηinsofar as reasonably practicable, level, re-grade and reseed ΊΪΑΟΙη with the same type of grass that existed on the easements before Trans-PecosΊΪΑΟΙη use of same ΊΪΑΟΙη the ground disturbed [through the installation of the line].ΊΪΑΟΙη
The pipeline is being constructed on behalf of the Mexican Federal Electricity Commission, and will transport approximately 1.4 billion ft3/d of Permain Basin natural gas to Mexico.
Opposing perspectives
Jessica Lutz and David Kelley co-founded the Big Bend Conservation Alliance; a group that opposes the pipeline project, attempting to preserve and protect the environment of Far West Texas.
Keller stated: "This is a sacred landscape, and for them to degrade it with a pipeline is a personal affront. I did not want to be involved [in a battle against the Trans-Pecos project], but the enormity of this threat pulled me into the fold, and I've been a reluctant warrior."
Lutz voiced similar opinions: ΊΪΑΟΙηThe government isn't protecting our land, so we have to. The state is here to facilitate industry, so it's up to us as individuals to voice our concerns and do everything we can to protect these last remaining wild places."
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