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Council authorizes site studies by Lake Charles Methanol 2; residents raise environmental, flood concerns
Summary
The council authorized a limited site-access agreement that allows LCM Louisiana LLC (Lake Charles Methanol 2) to study city-owned property for potential future lease; residents expressed concern about wetlands, air pollution and indemnification; company representatives and staff clarified that the study does not commit the city to a lease.
The Sulphur City Council authorized a landowner access agreement that allows LCM Louisiana LLC (doing business as Lake Charles Methanol 2) to enter city-owned property to conduct studies and surveys ahead of any possible lease proposal. The resolution and accompanying agreement specify the company may perform soil borings, environmental assessments, clearing and other site work to evaluate constructability.
Several residents and neighborhood advocates questioned the scope and consequences of the study. Cindy Robertson said the packet lacked a legible map and asked whether the company was planning a carbon dioxide pipeline route through city…
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