POLICY TOURSLearn first-hand the key issues and innovative industries in our region by participating on policy tours in the greater area.
Attendees must be registered for a tour in order to attend. Please register in advance or onsite at the registration desk, pending availability. Waitlists will be made available onsite for any tours that are full in advance. Disclaimer: Space is limited on policy tours and may be prioritized for PNWER board members and legislative attendees. PNWER reserves the right to adjust participation as needed. |
Modern Hydrogen
Monday, October 13, 2025
3:30 - 4:30 pm
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NW Natural and Modern Hydrogen invites you to visit a pilot project featuring Modern Hydrogen's methane pyrolysis unit. The unit captures solid carbon and produces clean hydrogen from natural gas, which is introduced into NW Natural's low-pressure distribution system.
Learn more about Modern Hydrogen: https://modernhydrogen.com/technology/methane-pyrolysis/ |
Photo from Modern Hydrogen
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Port of Portland
Friday, October 17, 2025
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join a tour of the Port of Portland's dry bulk and potash facility at Terminal 5 — home to Canpotex’s Portland potash facility, which recently expanded to boost capacity to a total of 7.5 million metric tons of potash per year.
The tour will also feature Union Pacific rail service upgrades at Terminal 6.
Learn more about the Port of Portland: https://www.portofportland.com/About
The tour will also feature Union Pacific rail service upgrades at Terminal 6.
Learn more about the Port of Portland: https://www.portofportland.com/About
BNSF Vancouver Rail Yard
Friday, October 17, 2025
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Attendees will tour the BNSF Vancouver rail yard facility and visit the Amtrak station located at the working rail yard.
The Vancouver rail yard is one of twelve major railyard facilities in the state of Washington, where BNSF owns over 1300 route miles. Learn more about BNSF: https://bnsfnorthwest.com/washington/ |
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Code of Conduct
It is the policy of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) that all participants, including attendees, staff, volunteers, and all other stakeholders at PNWER meetings will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. To make it possible for true collaboration, creativity, innovation, and idea exchange to thrive we are committed to facilitating a welcoming, respectful, and professional community for all.
Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, and unwanted touching or attention.
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. PNWER reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any party from the event at any time. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the meeting without refund, to notifying appropriate authorities. If you witness or are subjected to inappropriate behavior or have any other concerns, notify a PNWER staff member as soon as possible.
It is the policy of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) that all participants, including attendees, staff, volunteers, and all other stakeholders at PNWER meetings will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. To make it possible for true collaboration, creativity, innovation, and idea exchange to thrive we are committed to facilitating a welcoming, respectful, and professional community for all.
Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, and unwanted touching or attention.
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. PNWER reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any party from the event at any time. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the meeting without refund, to notifying appropriate authorities. If you witness or are subjected to inappropriate behavior or have any other concerns, notify a PNWER staff member as soon as possible.