http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/natural-gas-keep-it-here-or-export-debate-comes-northwest <p>Natural gas production in North America has increased so dramatically that no fewer than 17 companies have now applied to export the fuel overseas. Two gas export terminals are proposed in the Northwest - one near Coos Bay, Oregon, and the other at the Port of Astoria. This week, federal energy regulators are getting an earful of public testimony. Correspondent Tom Banse reports on the possible effects all this could have on the price you pay for natural gas. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:12:19 +0000 Tom Banse 16816 at http://nwpr.org Natural Gas: Keep It Here Or Export? Debate Comes To The Northwest http://nwpr.org/post/hearing-natural-gas-exports-turns-raucous <p>The prospect of coal exports has stirred controversy in the Northwest this year. But near Astoria last night, it was natural gas exports that drew a capacity crowd. Correspondent Tom Banse reports what happened when federal regulators invited comment on a proposed natural gas export terminal at the mouth of the Columbia River. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:06:42 +0000 Tom Banse 16814 at http://nwpr.org