Montana, energy groups sue Portland for blocking energy infrastructure
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Montana and several energy nonprofits have filed a lawsuit against the city of Portland, Oregon, for blocking the transportation of fuel and the building of new energy infrastructure.
"The code amendments impose a flat prohibition on new fuel export infrastructure in all parts of the City and cover virtually all types of combustible fuel, including fuel designated as clean or renewable under state and federal law," the lawsuit claims. Jessica Chasmar is a digital writer on the politics team for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Jessica.Chasmar@fox.com.
"Thus, the code amendments block infrastructure needed for the transition to cleaner and renewable fuels, prevent the construction of more modern, safer facilities, and freeze the decades-old existing terminals within an earthquake liquefaction zone," it continues.
Knudsen called Portland's policies "hypocritical" and "short-sighted."