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Zenith Energy to phase out crude oil at Portland terminal
Zenith Energy is proposing to phase out crude oil with renewable fuels in five years. The move comes after the city of Portland and a state environmental agency denied key permits that would have allowed Zenith to expand operations.
City action moves Zenith Energy close to expanding in Northwest Portland
An energy company has secured the city of Portland's go-ahead to expand its facility. Despite stipulations against expanding fossil fuel operations, conservation groups are wary.
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Oregon Utility Board Approves Controversial Sale Of Oil Tanks
The Oregon Public Utility Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the sale of nine oil storage tanks on the Columbia River near Clatskanie.
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Oregon Utility Board Considers Controversial Sale Of Oil Tanks
Oregon utility regulators are considering a request by Portland General Electric to sell nine oil storage tanks on the Columbia River near Clatskanie.
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Supreme Court Rejects Port Defense Of Secret Meetings On Vancouver Oil Terminal
The Washington Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision Thursday in a ruling that suggests the Port of Vancouver violated public meetings law while negotiating a lease for an oil terminal.
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Sale Of Storage Tanks Raises Concerns About An Oil Terminal In Oregon
A proposal by Portland General Electric to sell nine oil storage tanks on the lower Columbia River has raised concerns about a potential oil-by-rail terminal in Oregon.