The controversial Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas export terminal in Coos Bay, Ore., received conditional federal approval March 19 to move ahead, but unless the project’s backers can obtain the necessary permits from the state of Oregon, they will not be able to move forward with construction.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted 2-1 to approve the terminal in Coos County and the 230-mile Pacific Connector pipeline that will bring natural gas to the facility.