--- kind: section source_pdf: oregon-prosperity-council-report-june-2026.pdf fingerprint: 8ac9aef8ca1b page_range: [121, 122] breadcrumb: ["Appendix E: Submissions & Feedback", "04. NXTClean Fuels (Governor Tina Kotek support letter)"] source_links: pdf: "https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121" raw_pages: - "../../.extracted/pages/page-0121.txt" - "../../.extracted/pages/page-0122.txt" --- # 04. NXTClean Fuels (Governor Tina Kotek support letter) ## TL;DR *(generated · confidence: high)* Governor Tina Kotek writes to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting the NXTClean Fuels facility at Port Westward in Columbia County. She argues this $3 billion renewable fuels project will generate significant economic benefits—3,000+ construction jobs, 240 permanent positions, and $45+ million annual tax revenue—while displacing 750 million gallons of fossil fuels annually and reducing 7+ million tons of CO₂ emissions. The facility has received state environmental permits; Kotek urges the federal agency to approve it promptly. **Key points** *(each cites a PDF page)*: - Project represents $3 billion private investment in renewable fuels facility ([p. 121](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121)) - Expected to generate over 3,000 union construction jobs and 240 permanent positions ([p. 121](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121)) - Will contribute more than $45 million annually in tax revenue plus over $5.5 million in fees to Port of Columbia County ([p. 121](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121)) - Received Removal-Fill Permit from Oregon Department of State Lands and 401 Water Quality Certification from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality ([p. 121](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121)) - Will produce Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, displacing up to 750 million gallons of fossil fuels annually ([p. 121](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121)) - Will reduce over 7 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions ([p. 121](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121)) - Will restore over 470 acres of adjacent land into wetlands along Columbia River ([p. 122](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=122)) - Governor urges U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to give full and timely consideration to project ([p. 122](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=122)) Amounts: $3 billion · over 3,000 union construction jobs · 240 permanent positions · more than $45 million annually · over $5.5 million · up to 750 million gallons · over 7 million tons · over 470 acres · Dates/FTE: December 30, 2025 · Programs: NXTClean Fuels · Removal-Fill Permit · 401 Water Quality Certification · Cleaner Air Oregon · Renewable Diesel · Sustainable Aviation Fuel · Parties: Governor Tina Kotek · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Oregon Department of State Lands · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality > **Source:** PDF [pp. 121-122](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121) · raw: [121](../../.extracted/pages/page-0121.txt) · [122](../../.extracted/pages/page-0122.txt) Breadcrumb: Appendix E: Submissions & Feedback > 04. NXTClean Fuels (Governor Tina Kotek support letter) --- T INA K OTEK G OVERNOR December 30, 2025 Colonel Dale Caswell, Jr. Commander and District Engineer Portland District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 333 SW 1st Avenue Portland, OR 97204 RE: Support for NXTClean Fuels Project at Port Westward, Oregon Dear Colonel Caswell, I am writing to express my support for the proposed NXTClean Fuels facility at Port Westward in Columbia County, Oregon. This $3 billion private investment represents a significant opportunity for rural Oregon, both economically and environmentally, and has undergone rigorous review and permitting at the state and county levels. NXTClean Fuels has worked closely with state agencies and local communities to ensure the project meets, and in many cases exceeds, Oregon’s environmental protection standards. The facility has received a Removal-Fill Permit from the Oregon Department of State Lands and a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It also underwent a comprehensive Cleaner Air Oregon review, which confirmed that local communities will not be adversely impacted by construction or operation. Public engagement has been robust, and the company has demonstrated a strong commitment to transparency and responsiveness. The project is expected to generate over 3,000 union construction jobs and 240 permanent positions, with thousands more indirect jobs across the region. It will also contribute more than $45 million annually in tax revenue to the State of Oregon and Columbia County, and over $5.5 million in fees to the Port of Columbia County. These are meaningful impacts for our rural communities. From an environmental standpoint, NXTClean Fuels will produce Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, displacing up to 750 million gallons of fossil fuels annually and reducing over 7 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The facility’s ultra-low carbon intensity fuels, derived from recycled organic feedstocks, align with Oregon’s climate goals and offer immediate air quality benefits. 254 STATE CAPITOL, SALEM OR 97301-4047 (503) 378-4582 FAX (503) 378-8970 WWW.GOVERNOR.OREGON.GOV Colonel Dale Caswell, Jr. December 30, 2025 Page 2 Additionally, the company has committed to restoring over 470 acres of adjacent land into vibrant wetlands. This will be one of the largest private restoration efforts along the Columbia River. The initiative will enhance habitat, improve water quality, and provide flood mitigation benefits. Given the extensive state-level vetting and the broad coalition of support from labor organizations, environmental leaders, local governments, and business groups, I respectfully urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to give full and timely consideration to this project. Oregon stands ready to support the federal review process and collaborate to ensure that this project moves forward responsibly and efficiently. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, Governor Tina Kotek TK:ta cc: Leah Feldon, Director, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Kaitlin Lovell, Director, Oregon Department of State Lands Brenda Bateman, Director, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development State Senator Suzanne Weber State Representative Cyrus Javadi --- Parent: [Appendix E: Submissions & Feedback](./INDEX.md) · PDF: [pp. 121-122](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=121)