The Holt Liberal government is signalling that it won’t order a comprehensive environmental impact assessment of a controversial natural gas plant being proposed in Tantramar.
Environment minister tells legislature he’s heard no concerns that would require more rigorous assessment
Jacques Poitras · CBC News
· Posted: Oct 29, 2025 4:18 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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Brotman Generating Station in Rosharon, Texas, has similar components and layout as the project ProEnergy wants to build in Tantramar. (ProEnergy)
The Holt Liberal government is signalling that it won’t order a comprehensive environmental impact assessment of a controversial natural gas plant being proposed in Tantramar.
Environment Minister Gilles LePage told the legislature Wednesday he hasn’t been convinced such a review is necessary.
He said the regular process, known as a determination review, will consider all the questions and concerns people have expressed about the 500-megawatt proposed plant.
“To date, until today, there is no element that indicates that a comprehensive review is necessary,” LePage told Tantramar Green MLA Megan Mitton during question period.
“If we find out during the process that it is, we will change our minds.”
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Minister says there’s no indication a more detailed study of controversial project is required
He said the government was looking at all the questions people have raised about the plant and is “responding to them and ensuring that the proponent mitigates or eliminates their impact.”
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