Project Jupiter hearing officer recuses after groups allege bias
Project Jupiter hearing officer Max Shepherd has recused himself after environmental groups alleged bias in the air-permit proceeding.
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Project Jupiter hearing officer Max Shepherd has recused himself after environmental groups alleged bias in the air-permit proceeding.
The New Mexico Supreme Court has stayed Project Jupiter’s air-quality permitting proceeding and an emergency authorization allowing water from a new well to be used for construction.
Bloom Energy says Project Jupiter’s fuel-cell system will need about 167,000 gallons of water a year for maintenance but left several broader water-use questions unanswered.
New Mexico residents protested Project Jupiter outside the Environment Department as opponents filed new legal challenges over water wells and the air permit process.
New Energy Economy has asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to halt Project Jupiter’s air quality permit proceedings, alleging discovery and due-process violations ahead of a Sept. 14 hearing.
Federal filings show a natural gas pipeline planned to serve Project Jupiter has been delayed until February 2027 as Energy Transfer pursues a larger Southwest pipeline expansion.
Project Jupiter opponents say a hearing officer’s decision to deny discovery puts them at a disadvantage ahead of a Sept. 14 air-quality permit hearing.
Project Jupiter needs a public benefit ledger tracking jobs, local spending, training and environmental commitments against the results delivered, Gleb Tsipursky writes.
Doña Ana County is accepting interest forms through Aug. 31 for an 11-member citizen committee that will monitor Project Jupiter and hold independent information forums.