APRIL 19, 2016 UPDATE: Northwest Innovation Work's proposal to build the world's largest methanol plant at the Port of Tacoma has been cancelled. After 24 months of studying the feasability of developing a methanol plant on a site in the tide flats of Tacoma, NWIW announced that it is terminating its lease with the Port of Tacoma effective immediately.  

Press release from the Port of Tacoma

Press release from Northwest Innovation Works

Northwest Innovation Works is proposing a facility at the Port of Tacoma to convert natural gas to methanol.  The methanol will be used as feedstock in Asia to produce olefin, a compound used in such consumer goods as plastic containers, cell phones and carpet fibers. The facility is planned for the former Kaiser Aluminum site, which the Port bought in 2003. The City of Tacoma is the lead agency for the SEPA process. 

Info about the project from the Port of Tacoma’s website:

  http://portoftacoma.com/northwest-innovation-works

Information about the SEPA process from the City of Tacoma’s website:

http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549

Federal Way City Council Special Meeting
Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 6:00 PM

Federal Way City Hall, Council Chambers
33325 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003

AGENDA: PRESENTATIONS: Potential Safety and Resource Concerns Regarding Proposed Methanol Plant in City of Tacoma, Pending Legislation, Council Options; PUBLIC COMMENT; COUNCIL DISCUSSION/POTENTIAL ACTION.

City of Federal Way Resolution #16-701 Methanol Plant Opposition

YouTube - City of Federal Way Special Council Meeting - 2/11/2016

Additional Public Hearings have been cancelled by the City of Tacoma per February 19, 2016 press release.