Skip to Content
Business

Oregon natural gas terminal plans hit snag over permit

Jordan Cove LNG terminal rendering
Jordan Cove
Rendering of proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal at Coos Bay
By
Published 4:22 pm

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Plans for a major West Coast liquified natural gas pipeline and export terminal have hit a snag after a lengthy legal battle.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday ruled that energy company Pembina could not move forward with the proposal without a key clean water permit from the state of Oregon.

The ruling was hailed as a major victory by opponents of the project, which would be the first such LNG overseas export terminal in the lower 48 states.

The pipeline would begin in Malin, in southwest Oregon, and end in Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast.

Read more at: https://apnews.com/article/environment-us-news-oregon-421c50098a99d9be36a9c1b88a48f9fb

Article Topic Follows: Business

Jump to comments ↓

The Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content