January 19, 2021 — Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) upheld the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s denial of a key permit for the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline. The Jordan Cove LNG project cannot move forward without a Clean Water Act approval from the state of Oregon.
Despite Permit Denials and Current Public Health Crisis, Federal Agency Approves Jordan Cove LNG
March 19, 2020 — In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic and national health emergency, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) conditionally approved the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline today. The approval is conditioned on Pembina, the Canadian fossil fuel corporation behind the project, qualifying for critical permits from the state of Oregon, three of which have already been denied or withdrawn.
A Report Back on Field Checking the Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Terminal
by Sam Krop, Cascadia Wildlands’ Grassroots Organizer August 2, 2018 On a spotless, windy morning on July 1, over 50 concerned citizens gathered around a boat launch on the North … Continue reading A Report Back on Field Checking the Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Terminal
Living in the Age of Returns and Firsts
By Maya Rommwatt, Communications and Development Intern On February 13th, comments are due to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on the Jordan Cove LNG project. The potentially catastrophic project … Continue reading Living in the Age of Returns and Firsts
Speak Up to FERC about LNG and Pipeline Concerns in Oregon
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is holding a series of public hearings to listen to public comment on the proposed Coos Bay Liquefied Natural Gas export facility and the … Continue reading Speak Up to FERC about LNG and Pipeline Concerns in Oregon
BLM Announces More Meetings on Resource Management Plan Revision
The Bureau of Land Management will be holding a series of public meetings to discuss potential changes to the Resource Management Plans for BLM forest lands in Western Oregon. These important … Continue reading BLM Announces More Meetings on Resource Management Plan Revision
Thanks too to Senator Wyden for his Message to FERC–Longer Comment Period For Pacific Connector Pipeline and Listen More to other Federal Agencies
Thank you Senator Wyden. Click here for copy of letter
Rep. DeFazio Requests that FERC Increase Transparency and Extend Pipeline Comment Period
Click here to read Rep. DeFazio's letter to FERC.
Coos Bay Gas Pipeline Puts Much at Risk–Get Engaged
by Gabe Scott Last week’s massive refinery fire in Richmond, California should serve as a wake-up call. Not that we needed another to remind us of a basic fact: oil … Continue reading Coos Bay Gas Pipeline Puts Much at Risk–Get Engaged