An Ambre Energy subsidiary is investigating Chinook Ventures, former site of an Alcoa aluminum smelter in Longview, Wash., says Michael Klein, Ambre’s vice president of corporate development. The company has posted jobs for executives to develop “a bulk marine terminal in Washington state.” Klein declined to give more specifics, but said coal would likely be a key export from any bulk terminals the company buys, builds or leases.
The ports of Portland and Vancouver both say they’re unlikely to see coal exports in the short-term given tight space. Other ports, including Chinook Ventures and Longview are more likely candidates.