The city of Portland has approved a controversial land-use credential for Zenith Energy – a key step in the fuel company’s continued operations along the Willamette River. The approval on Monday morning comes despite an 11th-hour resolution filed by two council members Friday evening that sought to pressure the city’s administrative staff to delay Zenith’s approval. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality had set a Tuesday deadline for Zenith to obtain a new land-use compatibility statement from the city. The company needs the approval to apply for a new state air quality permit, which would allow it to continue operations in the city. Read more at the link in our bio. Photos: mark_w_graves #zenith #zenithenergy #environment #portland #portlandoregon #oregon #willametteriver #theoregonian