How will SNG and Elba Express protect wetlands and culturally important sites?
We start by selecting a route that avoids sensitive areas whenever possible. This route is based on detailed professional surveys and studies. We also mark wetlands and culturally important sites that need to be avoided during construction. Next, we are very careful around the sites during construction. We choose only qualified and experienced professional pipeline builders. By doing this, we minimize the impact of construction activities on these sites. In addition, we will have on the job a specially trained environmental inspector to look out for environmentally sensitive areas and endangered species. Finally, after construction, we ensure that the site is thoroughly cleaned up. Then, we restore the land, as close as possible, to its original condition. It is also very important to note that it is our intention to directionally drill under most major rivers along the proposed route. This highly technical and very expensive method of installing a pipeline insures that plants and anim
