Read time: 6 mins By Nick Cunningham • Wednesday, January 20, 2021 - 15:12
Two enormous fossil fuel projects in the Pacific Northwest suffered devastating setbacks on Tuesday, severely dimming their prospects of ever moving forward.
On President Donald Trump’s last full day in office, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) met with a packed agenda, making key decisions on multiple pipeline projects and other matters affecting electricity markets.
One of the most significant decisions FERC issued was related to the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal, and the associated Pacific Connector Gas pipeline. The proposed project would export natural gas to Asia from a terminal on Oregon’s coast.
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Jordan Cove pipeline project faces big setback on key state permit
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) upheld Oregon environmental officials in denying a key water permit for the Jordan Cove LNG project.
Posted: Jan 19, 2021 3:49 PM
Updated: Jan 19, 2021 3:52 PM
Posted By: KDRV Staff
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Despite receiving conditional approval from federal regulators early last year, the Jordan Cove LNG project hit another snag on Tuesday stemming from key Oregon environmental permits.
The proposed Jordan Cove LNG project would see a pipeline constructed from the town of Malin in Klamath County to an export terminal in Coos Bay.
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