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Local activists participate in the People's Climate March Columbia River on April 29, 2017, in Kalama, Washington. (Rick Rappaport)
Article January 10, 2022

A Community Says ‘No’ to a Massive Climate-Polluting Refinery

Under legal and public pressure, a developer abandoned plans to build a methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington, that was set to become one of the top climate polluters in the…
The proposed Kalama methanol refinery, to be located on the banks of the Columbia River, would be the largest methanol-producing facility in the world. It is a threat to our health and the climate. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
feature June 11, 2021

What You Need To Know About The Massive Proposed Kalama Gas-to-Methanol Facility

A guide explaining the health and climate risks posed by constructing a massive methanol-producing facility on the banks of the scenic Columbia River near Kalama, Washington.
Press Release: Victory June 11, 2021

Washington Climate Activists Celebrate Victory Over Massive Fracked Gas Refinery

Amid strong opposition and legal defeats, developers end pursuit of world’s largest fracked gas-to-methanol refinery
The proposed Kalama methanol refinery, to be located on the banks of the Columbia River, would be the largest methanol-producing facility in the world. It is a threat to our health and the climate. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
case April 20, 2021

Kalama Methanol Refinery

In the News: The Columbian February 9, 2021

Port of Kalama, NWIW appeal Ecology’s methanol permit denial

Press Release: Victory January 19, 2021

Washington Rejects Massive Methanol Refinery

Fracked gas refinery and export terminal would have significant climate impact
Press Release December 21, 2020

Final Study of Kalama Methanol Refinery Finds Fracked Gas Refinery and Export Terminal Would Have Significant Climate Impact

Project would increase greenhouse gas emissions within Washington state by almost one million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year
Press Release: Victory November 23, 2020

Federal Court Rejects Permits for Kalama Methanol Refinery

Army Corps must redo environmental analysis
The proposed Kalama methanol refinery, to be located on the banks of the Columbia River, would be the largest methanol-producing facility in the world. It is a threat to our health and the climate. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
Press Release November 12, 2019

Kalama Methanol Refinery Faces New Federal Court Challenge

Lawsuit could block federal permits and subsidies
The proposed Kalama methanol refinery, to be located on the banks of the Columbia River, would be the largest methanol-producing facility in the world. It is a threat to our health and the climate. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
Press Release: Victory September 19, 2017

Port Of Kalama Refinery Violated the Law By Failing To Evaluate Greenhouse Gas Impacts

Washington State Board rules methanol refinery permit invalid
The proposed Kalama methanol refinery, to be located on the banks of the Columbia River, would be the largest methanol-producing facility in the world. It is a threat to our health and the climate. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Riverkeeper)
Press Release June 29, 2017

Conservation Groups Challenge World’s Largest Methanol Refinery

Permits fail to address threats to climate, safety and public health for a refinery that could consume more fracked natural gas than all the gas-fired power plants in Washington State