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November 29, 2016

Hoquiam considers key permit for oil terminal

  • The city hired an independent consultant to review the project and write a draft decision.
    • By PHUONG LE
    Associated Press

    SEATTLE — As the small city of Hoquiam considers a key permit for a proposed terminal that would move millions of barrels of crude oil through Grays Harbor, opponents are raising concerns about the potential for oil spills and impacts on tribal fishing rights.

    Westway Terminal, recently renamed Contanda, wants to expand its existing methanol facility in Washington to receive up to 17.8 million barrels of oil a year and store up to 1 million barrels of crude oil.


     
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