Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads • Entered by Mary Fleischmann on August 10, 2025
GTN Gasline Emission concerns
July 3, 2025
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 1.5 |
| Post Admin hours | 1 |
| Activity Hours | 1.25 |
| Participants | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3.75 |
Key Issue: Oil, Gas, or Mineral Development
Activity Type: Advocacy (rallies, lobbying, meeting decision makers, letters/calls/emails)
Key Partners: Columbia Riverkeepers, Earth Justice
Short Description of Activity
Letter sent to Columbia Riverkeepers due to gas emission that occured less than a mile from my house which is part of the GTN enhanced pumping project.
Reflection/Evaluation
WOW is all I can say. Less than a mile from me experienced the release of pressure on the GTN Express gas line. It sounded like 6 jets flying overhead and drew the attention of not only my neighbors but also workers in a housing development located where this gas line is located. I located the company workers and asked them about what was going on. They replied they were doing maintenance to release pressure. I have lived in this area 39 years and have NEVER heard this kind of noise. I contacted Columbia Riverkeeperw who filed a lawsuit against GTN. It went to 5th circuit court last month for review of FERC’s approval. We await the courts decision. ( I am a declarant on this case). Wanted to let them know of this experience. GTN is known for many gas leaks and destruction, so pretty scary being in my backyard basically. If that puppy every blows there will be impact not only on my home, but neighboring school, new library and the new housing development.