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Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Underscores Dangers of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, Casts Doubt on Project Viability

On February 3, a 28‑mile gas pipeline belonging to the Delfin LNG project exploded near Holly Beach, Louisiana, creating an 80‑foot fire and injuring an operator who has filed a $1 million lawsuit. The blast occurred on a 50‑year‑old pipeline repurposed for offshore LNG export, prompting federal, state and local investigations. The incident revives concerns over aging fossil‑fuel infrastructure and casts doubt on the project's financial viability, which has already faced regulatory delays and political fast‑tracking. Community outrage underscores the broader environmental‑justice implications of expanding LNG facilities.