Although this is listed on my events story of the day, it’s worth a new mention. Oregon DEQ is holding a public meeting tonight in Astoria about the Bradwood Landing LNG project.
Also, I’ve learned a little bit more about the Wyden-Merkley LNG bill.
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It’s no surprise that Brett VandenHeuvel of Columbia Riverkeeper is pleased with the new Wyden-Merkley bill that would return decision making over LNG projects back to the states.
Columbia Riverkeeper is one of the main groups opposing two proposed LNG projects near Astoria – Bradwood Landing and Oregon LNG. It’s also involved in efforts to...
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Oregon’s two Senators are joining forces on a bill that could bring LNG projects in our state to a grinding halt.
Wyden and Merkley want to take away control over LNG projects from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). They’ve introduced a bill that would return that power to the states.
Whether or not Wyden and...
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The fight over the Bradwood Landing LNG project enters a new phase as all sides get ready for arguments before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
No court date has been set yet. But an important deadline just passed as some of the the groups suing to stop Bradwood filed legal briefs with the court....
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The State of Oregon, and NOAA Fisheries, have joined the call for a new hearing on the Jordan Cove LNG terminal and the Pacific Connector gas pipeline.
Oregon’s decision is no surprise. Governor Kulongoski said he’d file a rehearing request a month ago when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the licenses for the two...
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UPDATE: LC 85 made it out of committee and has been introduced as SB 1020.
If you want to see how LNG issues divide and energize Oregonians, then take a look at two bills the legislature will consider next month.
One makes it easier to LNG companies to get some of the permits they need to...
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UPDATE: LC 85 has been introduced to the special session as SB 1020.
The Hey! Northwest Natural campaign is raising the alarm about a bill that would make it easier for LNG pipelines to be built in Oregon.
According to the group, LC-85 allows pipeline companies and utilities to get permits to fill wetlands on private...
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The Hey! NW Natural campaign to block the Palomar Pipeline moved from cyberspace to the physical world Tuesday afternoon with a rally in downtown Portland. It was a small group, not surprising considering the cold weather.
But they came armed with the names of some 1500 landowners who’ll be affected if the pipeline is built,...
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With at least three major LNG plants proposed for Oregon, one of the unanswered questions is, does the state really need them?
Supporters say, “yes”. They tell us that demand for natural gas in the state is growing and that adding more LNG plants will help keep down prices.
But opponents aren’t convinced. Once natural gas...
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