Neptune Pumped Storage Ditches Their Energy Permit Dreams
Published Date: 12/5/2025
Notice
Summary
Neptune Pumped Storage 2, LLC has decided to give up its preliminary permit for a pumped storage project in Oregon, which was set to expire in 2028. This means the project won’t move forward, and no new applications for this site can be made until the permit officially ends in 30 days. This change affects local energy plans but doesn’t involve any immediate costs or deadlines for the public.
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Preliminary Permit Surrendered; 30-Day Hold
Neptune Pumped Storage 2, LLC asked to terminate its preliminary permit for the Soldier Camp Pumped Storage Project (Project No. 15311). The permit (issued February 15, 2024, and originally set to expire January 31, 2028) will remain in effect until the close of business thirty days from the date of this notice (dated December 2, 2025). New applications for this Lobster Creek site in Curry County, Oregon may not be submitted until after the permit surrender is effective.
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