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NorthernStar Natural Gas | September 12, 2008

PORTLAND, Ore. – Supporters of Bradwood Landing today delivered nearly 800 supporter post cards to Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski, bringing the total to 1,460 collected in the past two months for the critical energy project.

Bradwood’s growing coalition includes leading labor organizations, working families and small business around the state that support safe, reliable and clean natural gas. To date, supporters have collected:

• 190 letters to the Clatsop Planning Commission last year
• 233 postcards to FERC earlier this year
• 606 postcards to the Clatsop County Commission earlier this year
• 1,460 supporter cards sent to Gov. Kulongoski

“Oregon families and businesses facing rising energy costs are letting their voices be heard,” said Joe Desmond, senior vice president of external affairs for NorthernStar. “Bradwood will create 450 living wages jobs during construction and help stabilize monthly utility bills for families across the state. And we’re committed to investing $59 million to create an environmental legacy of salmon enhancement and ecosystem health.”

Northern Star’s Bradwood Landing facility will create 65 permanent jobs after construction with an average annual salary of $60,000. The liquefied natural gas terminal east of Astoria will generate nearly $8 million a year in property taxes for Clatsop County, making it the county’s largest property tax payer by a factor of three. Bradwood Landing has also committed to not seek local tax abatements.

If approved by federal and state regulators, Bradwood Landing would be the first U.S. West Coast LNG receiving terminal. Although the most likely sources of supply for Bradwood are Australia and Indonesia, the facility could accept domestic LNG which is currently exported from Alaska to Japan.

In addition to providing critical funding for schools, roads and public safety, the Bradwood facility will increase the supply of safe and clean natural gas for the region while helping stabilize monthly utility bills for consumers and families.

“This project will help boost the local economy and foster long-term economic health,” said Desmond. “Creating a clean, safe and reliable source of energy is essential to controlling energy costs and helping the region stay competitive.”

Consideration of Bradwood Landing’s operating certificate has been placed on the agenda for FERC’s September 18 meeting in Washington, D.C. If approved, the certificate would be conditioned upon receiving pending permits from federal and state agencies. Bradwood Landing is committed to meeting all applicable local, state and federal standards.

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