Bradwood Landing seeks motion for injunction against illegal referendum
LNG opponents admit they're wasting voters' time and money

PORTLAND, Ore. – Bradwood Landing yesterday sought an injunction in Clatsop County Circuit Court to stop a referendum being pursued by LNG opponents. The referendum seeks to refer portions of the findings approved by the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners on March 20 which approved the Land Use Compatibility Statement for NorthernStar's proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal.

Clatsop County approves changes to access road for the Bradwood LNG terminal.

PORTLAND, Ore. – In a meeting last night, the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners approved NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed upgrades to Clifton Road, the access road to the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal site from U.S. Highway 30. In a 3-1 vote, the Commission approved a variance to the county’s code that will allow needed upgrades to be made without substantially extending the right of way of Clifton Road.

Statement from NorthernStar Natural Gas regarding state authority over LNG facility siting

PORTLAND, Ore. – Bradwood Landing has been working with the State of Oregon on the siting of its proposed LNG terminal for several years. In fact, we initially applied to Oregon's Energy Facility Siting Council for permitting and approval. Oregon’s EFSC process is an inclusive process that has worked well for the state siting energy infrastructure projects.

Clatsop Co. Commission re-affirms approval of Bradwood Landing LNG terminal through findings vote today
NorthernStar also proposes contract with county to abide by conditions and not appeal them to FERC

PORTLAND, Ore. – By a 4-1 vote today, the Clatsop County Commission re-affirmed its approval of the Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas terminal near Astoria. The Commission approved findings which reflect their December 13, 2007 vote on land use changes sought by NorthernStar Natural Gas and the County’s conditions for approval.

Bradwood Landing addresses state concerns on LNG terminal

PORTLAND, Ore. – In a letter submitted yesterday to Governor Kulongoski, Bradwood Landing provided responses to comments submitted by the state regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s draft Environmental Impact Report (dEIS) on its proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.

Clatsop County Commission approves zoning changes requested to build the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal
The Bradwood terminal will provide hundreds of construction jobs, 65 permanent family-wage jobs, more than $7.8 million annually in taxes for the county, and a stable supply of natural gas.

ASTORIA, Ore. – By a vote of 4-1, the Clatsop County Commission today tentatively…

Clatsop County Planning Commission recommends approval of Bradwood Landing project
Application found consistent with planning goals

ASTORIA, Ore. – The Clatsop County Planning Commission yesterday voted to recommend the Board of Commissioners issue land use approvals authorizing Bradwood Landing’s construction of a liquefied natural gas terminal at a former mill site. The Planning Commission’s actions to approve or approve with conditions certain changes requested by Bradwood Landing led to the overall positive recommendation for the project.

FERC staff concludes Bradwood Landing terminal “would be environmentally acceptable action” with appropriate mitigation
Draft Environmental Impact Statement recognizes the unparalleled avoidance and mitigation measures Bradwood Landing has proposed taking to ensure its project provides a net environmental benefit for the lower Columbia River.

ASTORIA, Ore. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today issued its draft Environmental Impact Statement (dEIS) for the proposed Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas terminal near Astoria and its associated pipeline…

Report by noted economist: An LNG terminal will benefit the Northwest’s economy
A facility such as Bradwood Landing will increase natural gas supply, create jobs and help lower gas prices.

ASTORIA, Ore. – In an independent report released today, University of Oregon professor and economist Dr. Phil Romero, said a liquefied natural gas terminal such as the proposed Bradwood Landing facility would be a huge economic boon for the Pacific Northwest.

Fast facts about LNG: how it would benefit the Northwest’s economy, what it is, and why we need it.

What are the economic benefits to the Pacific Northwest of an LNG receiving terminal?

• Increased regional employment of between 5,100 and 20,300 jobs.
• Increased household income of between $51 and $215 million.

Columbia Pacific Building Trades Council passes resolution supporting Bradwood Landing

ASTORIA, Ore. - The Columbia Pacific Building Trades Council today unanimously passed a resolution supporting the Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. In their resolution, the Council cited the tremendous positive economic impact of Bradwood Landing, the importance of available energy to support our growing economy and Bradwood Landing's commitment to partner with labor to create and support living wage jobs.

Experiencing a real-life view of LNG
Columbia River pilots travel to Boston to see how tankers maneuver to port

Clicking through pictures on his computer screen, Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Robert Johnson detailed his ride on a liquefied natural gas tanker as it entered Boston Harbor, where the Distrigas LNG terminal has been operating since 1971.

Statement on the Bradwood Landing Waterway Suitability Report

ASTORIA, Ore. - NorthernStar Natural Gas Inc. CEO William "Si" Garrett today made the following statement regarding the U.S. Coast Guard's Waterway Suitability Report for the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal:

“In its release of the Waterway Suitability Report for the Bradwood Landing project, the U.S. Coast Guard...”

NothernStar Natural Gas through its Bradwood Landing Project makes a multi-million dollar environmental commitment for a cleaner, healthier Columbia River

ASTORIA, Ore. – NorthernStar Natural Gas today unveiled a unique Salmon Enhancement Initiative through its Bradwood Landing Project to provide up to $59 million to improve the health of the Columbia River in cooperation with watershed recovery boards in both Oregon and Washington. The centerpiece of its Salmon Enhancement Initiative is to improve the salmon habitat in the lower Columbia River. NorthernStar has also committed to unparalleled avoidance and mitigation efforts during the construction and ongoing operation of the Bradwood Landing facility that, together with the Salmon Enhancement Initiative, go beyond what state and federal regulations require.

Energy Policy and Conservation Leader Joe Desmond Joins NorthernStar Natural Gas, Inc.

Former California Energy Commission Chair Brings Insight, Expertise to Natural Gas Importation Company

HOUSTON, Tx – NorthernStar Natural Gas LLC, announced today that Joe Desmond, former chairman of the California Energy Commission, has joined the company as senior vice president for external affairs. Desmond, who recently played a leading role in the passage of landmark legislation that leverages public and private cooperation to lower greenhouse gas emissions, will provide NorthernStar with counsel and guidance as the company seeks to develop environmentally safe, sensitive importation terminals in California and Oregon. He will be based in the company's San Francisco office.

Bradwood Landing Donates $100,000 to Wahkiakum Community Foundation

Makes potential total financial commitment of $20.4 million

Cathlamet, WA – Bradwood Landing LLC announced that it is contributing $100,000 to the Wahkiakum Community Foundation. The company also announced a pledge of an additional $100,000 a year to the Foundation during the period development and construction of the liquefied natural gas terminal on the Columbia River was ongoing, as well as a further contribution of $500,000 a year upon commencement of commercial operations of the terminal that may reach a total company contribution to the Foundation of over $20 million.

BRADWOOD LANDING LLC FORMAL APPLICATION CLEARS FIRST HURDLE AT FERC

Company committed to delivery of safe, reliable and affordable energy to Pacific Northwest

ASTORIA, OR – June 15, 2006 – Clearing another major milestone with the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), executives at NorthernStar Natural Gas Inc. today announced that the Bradwood Landing LLC application to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas receiving terminal at Bradwood Landing on the Columbia River in Oregon has been formally noticed by the FERC. FERC's official public notice now starts the "clock ticking" on FERC's comprehensive review process.

NORTHERNSTAR NATURAL GAS ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL FUNDING OF DEVELOPMENT OF TWO WEST COAST LNG TERMINAL PROJECTS

Projects Fully Funded Through Development Stage

Houston, TX, May 22, 2006 – NorthernStar Natural Gas Inc., a U.S. – owned and managed company focused on the development of domestic LNG terminal projects on the West Coast of the United States, today announced it has successfully completed a $100 million private offering of convertible notes to qualified institutional buyers. The company is committed to providing…

BRADWOOD LANDING PROJECT ADDS SMALL COGENERATION PLANT TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY

NorthernStar Natural Gas elects to build a small electricity cogeneration plant to provide electricity and heat for LNG regasification. Eliminates the need to withdraw water out of the Columbia River to provide heat source as would otherwise be required.

USA Today LNG Article

"Until Katrina arrived, St. Bernard Parish was best known as the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans where Andrew Jackson's soldiers dealt the British a shattering blow at the end of the War of 1812. Now, its mud-caked lawns and splintered homes attest to Katrina's malevolence.

Today, almost 52% of Gulf gas production remains turned off, and undersea pipelines, including critical choke points where gas is gathered from several wells, await repairs. That means consumers, still adjusting to gasoline prices near $3 a gallon, soon will have another headache: soaring home-heating bills."

NWGA (Northwest Gas Association) Newsletter Article

IN THIS ISSUE:
• Why prices are at current levels
• What the industry is doing to manage prices
• How public policies affect prices

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE BRADWOOD LANDING LNG PROJECT, REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, AND NOTICE OF A JOINT PUBLIC MEETING, AND SITE VISIT

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

NorthernStar NATURAL GAS TO HOLD TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 28 & 29

NorthernStar Natural Gas will hold another public information meeting Thursday, September 29 regarding its proposed Bradwood Landing natural gas receiving, storage and send-out facility in Clatsop County, Oregon.

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

NorthernStar NATURAL GAS TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING & TOUR OF BRADWOOD SITE

The Oregon Department of Energy will be holding a public information meeting May 19th regarding the proposed NorthernStar Natural Gas receiving, storage and send-out facility in Clatsop County, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is to gather public comment on the LNG facility and…

NEWS RELEASE

NorthernStar NATURAL GAS FILES NOTICE OF INTENT WITH STATE REGULATORS

The company seeks state approval of a $520 million liquefied natural gas receiving, storage and send-out terminal at Bradwood, in east Clatsop County. The filing represents the first step in Oregon’s energy facility siting process…