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Portland's Fuel Hub Under Fire | Portland News
A massive fossil fuel storage hub in Northwest Portland, holding nearly 400 million gallons of gasoline and jet fuel, is under intense scrutiny as residents and activists demand urgent safety reforms. Built in the 1950s, the aging infrastructure faces risks from earthquakes, wildfires, and potential spills — with consequences that ripple beyond Oregon’s borders. The city is now proposing a bold plan: cap new storage, update land use rules, and force a 20% reduction in capacity by 2036. But tensions run high — Zenith Energy promises to transition to renewables and remove tanks, yet its pending…
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