Construction Phase

Dragon LNG undertook an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), consultating with over 50 organisations, including statutory and non-statutory bodies and local interest groups, leading to the production of an Environmental Statement.

In summary, the EIA concluded that the construction of the liquefied natural gas tanks and associated infrastructure (pipeline and works to an existing jetty) would not have an adverse impact upon the local environment of the Milford Haven area. This is largely due to the fact that the development is in keeping with the industrial focus of the northern side of the Haven and is located partly within a brownfield site.

Key concerns have been safeguarding the Pembrokeshire Marine SAC and addressing the visual impact of the facility within the landscape, loss of terrestrial habitat and disturbance to some species.

In all cases, a minimum impact philosophy was adopted and the final landscaping and water features will provide environmental gain in terms of biodiversity and nature conservation.