Hello— During my thirty years as a lawyer working alongside my clients on projects, I’ve fought many battles to create better communities that value both economic development and a cleaner environment—that’s why working as CEO at Millennium Bulk Terminals in Longview is just the right opportunity. We’re working to create a measurable impact in a… Read more »
I am Millennium: Facility Family Stories
Watch Millennium staff share stories about what makes their team great. In the video, Gena Ramey, office manager and human resources support, says of the Millennium team that, “these people are like one big family. When Joe Cannon came to this site originally he… handed me my roster and said ‘Who are your best people?’… Read more »
Governor Mead Tours Millennium Bulk Terminals
This week, the governor of Wyoming traveled to Longview to visit with local officials and tour Millennium’s facilities. Governor Matt Mead spent three hours on a fact-finding mission viewing clean up, hearing plans for the coal export terminal and even touring a vessel docked at the site to unload alumina ore. During the visit, the… Read more »
I am Millennium: The Millennium Basics
Get a video update from CEO Ken Miller on improvements to our facility. “Millennium is excited to be redeveloping this property into a facility that will create hundreds of family wage jobs, create new tax revenue, and contribute to Washington’s strength with additional trade.” This terminal will encompass three fundamentals, “Good design, proper operating practices, and… Read more »
Millennium Hosts SEMI U Students with Discussions on Science, Tech and Career Development
In April, Millennium hosted a group of SEMI High Tech U students as part of an annual program introducing students to career fields in science and technology. This is the third year SEMI U and Millennium have teamed up to enhance student excitement and interest in the fields of science and technology. While at Millennium,… Read more »
I am Millennium: Economic Benefits
The Alliance Weighs In
The Alliance for Northwest Jobs and Exports shared its take on the recently released scoping summary report for our proposal. Ted Sprague, Cowlitz Economic Development Council President, said it best, “The Millennium terminal represents an opportunity in Southwest Washington for expanded international trade. Forty percent of Washington workers depend on trade for a living and this… Read more »
I Support Millennium
Energy Development Represents Path to Prosperity
The Crow Nation of southern Montana sits on what’s estimated to be one of the largest coal reserves in the United States. Nation members suffer some of the worst employment conditions in the state, with unemployment affecting almost 50 percent of the tribe. The Crow Nation was recently awarded approval from the Federal government to… Read more »
Crow Tribe Leader Asks For Neutrality from Local Government
Darrin Old Coyote is Chairman of the Crow Tribe in south-central Montana. He penned a letter to the Missoula City Council that was published in the Missoulian: Dear Missoula City Council: As you consider the resolution asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expand their environmental impact statement for the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminals… Read more »
Latest Reports Show Coal to Become Top Energy Resource by 2020
A report from the Wood Mackenzie energy consultancy firm says that coal will outpace all other fuels as Asian demand continues to grow. By 2020, coal will be the key fuel source around the globe, beating out oil and natural gas. News of the report was picked up immediately by the Daily Mail: Global coal… Read more »
Northwest Labor Leader Urges Support for Coal-Powered Energy and Jobs
When we talk about energy jobs, what we are really talking about is every American job. Without abundant and affordable energy, any American energy policy will fail to provide a safe and reliable environment to grow businesses and support jobs. John Roeber is a Montana labor leader and president and of the Montana State Building… Read more »
Ken Miller, President and CEO of Millennium Bulk Terminals – Longview spoke with The Columbian about Millennium’s proposed redevelopment
“The coal terminal at Millennium is envisioned to employ 135 people at full build-out. The Berk Study that was done in conjunction with the planning … projected 300 local area, family-wage jobs, direct and indirect around the Millennium site. During construction there would be over 1000 direct jobs that would be utilized in the… Read more »
Studies Continue to Show Strong Foreign Demand for Coal
Experts with the International Energy Agency are predicting that demand for coal in Southeast Asia will nearly double between 2010 and 2020, according to The Wall Street Journal (subscription required). As governments continue to raise the standard of living for their citizens by bringing electricity to hundreds of millions of people, demand for an efficient… Read more »
Supporters Turn Out for Final Scoping Meeting in Tacoma
The final public scoping meeting was held on Thursday in Tacoma. Supporters, wearing blue shirts, spoke up about Millennium’s proposed export terminal. Once approved, the expanded terminal would employ 135 workers in family-wage jobs as well as create 1,350 direct jobs and $70 million in direct wages during the construction phase. Karen Alderman Harbert is… Read more »
Family-Wage Jobs
“I think that the young adults that are coming up will have a lot of opportunities here on the site.” Millennium is excited to expand the Longview export terminal and provide even more family-wage jobs to Southwest Washington. The expansion proposal represents employment opportunities for hundreds of families and young adults trying to enter… Read more »
Labor and Agriculture Leaders Come Out for Fourth Scoping Meeting
The fourth scoping meeting was held Wednesday at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield where representatives from the state’s leading labor and agriculture organizations showed up in support of Millennium Bulk Terminals. Millennium appreciates the hundreds of residents who have attended these scoping meetings and urged regulators to use a fair and independent standard when… Read more »
Spokane Scoping Meeting
A second scoping meeting was held in Eastern Washington on Tuesday, as a diverse group of supporters met to offer their views about the importance of increased trade and more family-wage jobs offered by the Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview proposal. Millennium supports a timely and predictable permitting process. Mike LaPlant, President of the Washington State Farm… Read more »
Democratic Senator Asks for Fairness in Coal-Killing Regulations
The recent announcement of President Obama’s climate action plan drew a flurry of press releases, declarations of support and statements of opposition from Capitol Hill lawmakers. In response, one Democrat and proud supporter of the mining industry, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia laid out a powerful case against the proposals. As Sen. Manchin notes,… Read more »
Demand for Coal Putting Montana, Other Western States on the Global Stage
In July, the Montana Energy Review penned an article exploring the state’s growing relevance in global energy markets. Exploring the link between natural gas, coal exports and Washington state ports, the Montana Energy Review investigates the growth factors behind the Northwest energy push. Most importantly, Montana – like Colorado, Wyoming and Utah – is home… Read more »
