Natural Gas

Environmental Groups File Appeal To Stop Coos Bay Export Plans

Bonnie Stewart — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:56:03 +0000

Environmental groups have gone to court again to stop the export of liquefied natural gas from the Port of Coos Bay.

Coos Waterkeeper, the Sierra Club and other groups filed a petition with Oregon’s Court of Appeals Tuesday. They’re asking the court to reverse a judge’s decision last month to allow the port to dredge a waterway deep enough for large vessels that could haul LNG and bulk commodities like coal.

Courts Allow Oregon County To Withdraw Approval For Columbia River LNG Pipeline

Amelia Templeton — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:34:22 +0000

A proposal to export liquefied natural gas from a terminal at the mouth of the Columbia River has hit a major setback this week. Oregon courts have affirmed that it was legal for Clatsop County in 2011 to reverse its position on a pipeline connected to the project.

Wyden Leads Sharp Debate Over Natural Gas Export

Amelia Templeton — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:40:49 +0000

Should the U.S. export its abundant supply of shale gas? Oregon Senator Ron Wyden tackled that question in a hearing today. It’s his first since he took over chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Amelia Templeton of EarthFix reports.

DOE Economic Study Finds Exporting Natural Gas Would Benefit the U.S.

Amelia Templeton — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:08:10 +0000

The Department of Energy released a study today/ Wednesday that finds exporting natural gas would benefit the U.S. economy. That may clear the way for the feds to grant licenses to 15 proposed export terminals, including two in Oregon. Amelia Templeton of Earthfix reports.

Presidential Candidates Not Focused On The Environment

Bonnie Stewart — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:43:34 +0000

The environment hasn’t been a big issue during this presidential campaign. It mainly comes up in the context of energy independence.

Natural Gas: Keep It Here Or Export? Debate Comes To The Northwest

Tom Banse — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:12:19 +0000

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.

Hearing On Natural Gas Exports Turns Raucous

Tom Banse — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:06:42 +0000

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.

Idaho Begins Seismic Testing For Natural Gas

Aaron Kunz — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:51:41 +0000

The Natural Gas Industry is shaking the earth in Idaho. It’s looking for the best places to start drilling.

Natural Gas Utilities Expect Continued Low Prices

Chris Lehman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:18:57 +0000

Natural gas customers in the Northwest will pay even less to heat their homes this winter. That was the message Thursday from Oregon's three largest natural gas utilities. They issued their prediction at a meeting of the state’s Public Utility Commission.

Future of Oregon LNG In Question

Amelia Templeton — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:01:53 +0000

ASTORIA, Ore. -- Changes are afoot at a liquefied natural gas project near Astoria. Amelia Templeton reports.