Navajo Nation Council Approves Tallgrass Energy Pipeline Resolution
The Navajo Nation Council has conditionally approved a resolution for Tallgrass Energy to begin pipeline work. This decision could facilitate natural gas supply for future power plants in Arizona, amid ongoing debates about environmental impacts and financial benefits for local communities.
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The Resources and Development Committee of the Navajo Nation Council passed a resolution allowing Tallgrass Energy to commence work on a natural gas pipeline stretching 234 miles from near Farmington, NM, to north of Flagstaff, AZ. The resolution, passed 3-1, stipulates that the right-of-way is contingent on environmental studies and archaeological clearances.
The project, which has shifted from hydrogen to natural gas, is designed to supply fuel for potential power plants in Arizona. Concerns about the environmental implications of natural gas versus hydrogen were raised during the committee meeting, alongside discussions of financial commitments to local communities.
Tallgrass has pledged $400,000 annually to support local government chapter houses, with potential increases in future negotiations. The project requires additional permits and could take years to complete, raising questions about its long-term feasibility and community impact.
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