Environmental activists block LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel: Protest against gas imports!

Environmental activists block LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel: Protest against gas imports!

In a dramatic protest against the import of liquid gas, activists from the environmental organization Greenpeace showed their flag at the LNG terminal in the port of Brunsbüttel! Four brave environmentalists hung themselves from the side of the LNG conversion vessel “Hoegh Gannet” during the night, while a total of 22 demonstrators took part in the action, including on floating islands. The message was clear: “Gas destroyed – Stop Fossil Gas” – a 100-meter-long banner adorned the floating terminal when a tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas from the USA arrived.

Demand for a rethink

The construction of LNG terminals in several northern German port cities is intended to reduce dependence on Russian gas imports, but Greenpeace warns about the dangers of these fossil fuel projects. Mira Jäger, energy expert at Greenpeace, emphasizes that in view of the climate crisis it is irresponsible to continue investing in such projects. "We have to move away from gas as quickly as possible. It is also the task of a new federal government to ensure this," she urgently demands.

The police were on site with several patrol cars and boats to observe the peaceful demonstration. At the beginning, around 20 activists approached the terminal in three inflatable boats. As the protest continued throughout the morning, most of the activists eventually ended their action and were met by police on land. The authorities' actions show how seriously the situation surrounding LNG imports is taken.