Gas pipe concerns to be examined by European Commission
20th December 2007
Campaigners against a £1bn natural gas pipeline who petitioned the European Parliament have been told the matter will be investigated, the BBC reports.
They had met MEPs to outline their safety concerns over the 196 mile (316km) pipe and the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Milford Haven.
The European Commission will examine the case and report back to MEPs.
National Grid said it believed it had complied with the relevant EU consent and construction directives.
The company, which was at the European Parliament to put its case, said a full environmental impact assessment required by EU law had been carried out, as well as extensive public consultation.
The European Commission will report back to the European Parliament Petitions’ Committee on whether it feels EU directives have been breached.