
Pipeline Politics
As Regional Director of TransGlobal Energy, you must secure crucial permit extensions for the controversial Northern Access Pipeline. Environmental activists have mobilized against you, and the state environmental board's public hearing is your last chance. Your CEO demands results, while protest leaders are ready to expose past safety violations.
Challenges
30
Survivors
8
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Regional Director, TransGlobal Energy Corporation
Conversation Partner
Commissioner Helena Walsh
Setting
Packed state environmental board hearing room, tension thick in the air, protest signs visible through floor-to-ceiling windows
Location
State Environmental Protection Board, Downtown Capital Building
Learning Objectives
Secure permit extension while maintaining corporate credibility
Address safety concerns with specific, verifiable commitments
Navigate hostile public response without losing composure
About This Scenario
As Regional Director of TransGlobal Energy, you must secure crucial permit extensions for the controversial Northern Access Pipeline. Environmental activists have mobilized against you, and the state environmental board's public hearing is your last chance. Your CEO demands results, while protest leaders are ready to expose past safety violations.
How It Starts
“Director, we have a room full of concerned citizens and limited time. The board needs concrete answers about your company's safety record and emergency response protocols. Let's begin with the 2022 River Valley incident - what specific measures have you implemented since then?”
This is how Commissioner Helena Walsh's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#98
Category
General
Location Tag
State Environmental Protection Board, Downtown Capital Building
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