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10-13-17 Unhappy Case Histories: Canadians and Americans Can Learn From Each Other

Representative Rob Bishop, courtesy Civil Services. Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Kathleen Hartnett White to chair the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). Chairman Rob Bishop released the following statement: “Kathleen Hartnett White is a great choice to help the administration realign priorities at CEQ. Over the past eight years, this executive office has attempted to use the National Environmental Policy Act as a tool to stonewall any project with a federal nexus. I look forward to working with her on a long overdue streamlining of [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-10-13T16:45:41-09:00October 13th, 2017|AGDC, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Arctic Policy, Canadian Energy Policy, Commentary, Control Government Spending, Crony Capitalism, Energy East Pipeline, Federal Obstruction, Federal Progress, Government Waste, Interior Energy Project (IEP), NEB, Ocean Policy, OCS, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

10-11-17 Chairman Bishop Moves to Reform Antiquities Act Abuse – and – Oh Canada!

Representative Rob Bishop, courtesy Civil Services. Yesterday, we provided a commentary by U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop on the subject of, "Antiquities Act is a Menace to Constitutional Government, Part I." Today, we provide his Part II, follow-up commentary along with committee action to cure the Act from future abuse. Please scroll down. This commentary also appeared earlier this morning in the Washington Examiner. -dh Subcommittee Chairmen Respond to Antiquities Act Reform Legislation TODAY, the Committee will markup H.R. 3990, [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-10-11T05:28:27-09:00October 11th, 2017|Canadian Energy Policy, Energy East Pipeline, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Federal Obstruction, Federal Progress, Notes From the Road, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

10-10-17 STAR DIES … Today, Chairman Bishop Speaks Out On Misuse of Antiquities Act

Star and Albert Whitehead at Fur Rendezvous, Anchorage, 3-3-12. Northern Gas Pipelines photo by Dave Harbour Hilcorp’s proposed Arctic Ocean oil development gets public review Tuesday. Conservation groups and industry supporters will face off in Anchorage Tuesday night as federal regulators wrap up hearings…. Today, EPA announces, the war on coal is over! Alaska's popular reindeer, Star, dies in owner's arms Antiquities Act is a Menace to Constitutional Government Rep. Rob Bishop, Chairman, U.S. House of Representatives Resources Committee October 10, 2017 Please see our related commentary, [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-10-10T12:24:30-09:00October 10th, 2017|Commentary, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Federal Obstruction, Federal Progress, Pedro van Meurs, Rule Of Law, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

9-19-17 Never Forgetting About My Readers!

E.B.B. "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach...." Dear Reader: Elizabeth Barrett Browning, over 1.5 centuries ago, wrote how I feel about you, today. While she spoke of romantic love and mine rises from respect and fraternal friendship, the intensity is similar. I awaken every day first for a prayer that His will be done. Then as I exercise and prepare for the work day, my thoughts usually move to you. What useful thing [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-09-19T08:32:31-09:00September 19th, 2017|Commentary, Personal, You Read It Here First|2 Comments

9-8-17 Alaska’s Government Owned LNG Project: Now Is Not The Time (Nor will it ever be for a bureaucrat-directed, politically risky socialist pipeline)

Mike Navarre. Northern Gas Pipelines Photo by Dave Harbour COMMENTARY: RESPECTING THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH Larry Persily, former federal coordinator of the Alaska gas line projects office, currently serves as Chief of Staff to Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre. We have always respected both of these individuals. No one has more to gain than they do from a successful Alaska LNG project that is currently designed to terminate in their Borough. The employment, tax and general economic benefits of such a project would be enormous. But [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-09-08T10:29:34-09:00September 8th, 2017|AGDC, Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Commentary, Competition, Crony Capitalism, Federal Coordinator, Fracking, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG, You Read It Here First|2 Comments

8-31-17 More On President’s Monument Review

Crises in Texas & Alaska (Please scroll down to PLF release below) Ryan Zinke, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary. Northern Gas Pipelines photo by Dave Harbour Commentary: We revere the work of Pacific Legal Foundation to protect our Nation's freedoms. We particularly appreciate its efforts to protect the vulnerable freedoms of individual American families, small companies and the energy industries. The President and his Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke have undertaken the noble task of reviewing unilateral land access and land use blockades imposed by prior administrations as [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-08-31T09:09:04-09:00August 31st, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, ANWR, Commentary, Federal Obstruction, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

8-4-17 Good News?

As we end the week: Good News From Petroleum News Alaska BP to expand four Prudhoe Bay pads 08/06/2017 (Trouble viewing this article? Click here) BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. wants to expand four existing drilling pads at the Prudhoe Bay unit to improve drilling rig access to existing wells at the onshore North Slope unit. In four separate requests in mid-July, the company asked state oil and gas officials for permission to add 0.9 acres to.... Conoco earnings rise 08/06/2017 (Trouble viewing this article? Click here) ConocoPhillips Co. reported adjusted earnings of $167 [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-08-04T09:38:34-09:00August 4th, 2017|Alternate Energy, Arctic Policy, Canadian Energy Policy, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, Keystone XL, NARUC, Rule Of Law, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

7-25-17 While we are away on assignment…

...there's this, from our friend, Pedro van Meurs: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND MODELLING OF PETROLEUM FISCAL SYSTEMS London, UK December 4 - 6, 2017 NEW COURSE: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND MODELLING OF PETROLEUM FISCAL SYSTEMS Pedro van Meurs (l). Northern Gas Pipelines photo with publisher (r) This is to announce that a new 3-day computer inter-active course Economic Analysis, Design and Modelling of Petroleum Fiscal Systems is scheduled to take place in London on 4-6 December 2017. The course is developed by Van Meurs Corporation and will be held in [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-07-26T06:15:08-09:00July 25th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Competition, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

7-21-17 We bet that of our NEB and Energy Committee stories most of our readers, “first saw it here”!

As we work on an assignment today, we wish our readers a personally fulfilling weekend! -dh Judge rules that NEB must reconsider BC natural gas pipeline jurisdiction CBC.ca A Federal Court of Appeal judge has ruled the National Energy Board must reconsider whether a proposed TransCanada Corp. natural gas pipeline in ... Will US sell hundreds of millions of barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve? Committee Reviews Key Interior and Energy Nominees Murkowski Plans to Use Extra Weeks of August Session to Push for Timely [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-07-21T12:20:06-09:00July 21st, 2017|You Read It Here First|0 Comments

6-26-17 More Detail On BP’s Global Energy Review

Continued Today From Our 6-19-17 Posting: BP’s Global Energy Review Damian Bilbao, BP Alaska Exploration, Inc., Global Energy Review 2017 Stay tuned for more on Damian Bilbao's presentations yesterday to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Center-Anchorage on BP's Statistical Review. -dh Energy markets in transition: BP Statistical Review shows long-term shifts underway Strong oil demand and weaker supply growth rebalance oil markets; inventories continue to weigh on oil prices Energy mix shifting; rising renewable energy offsetting steep falls in coal use Carbon [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-06-30T09:27:21-09:00June 26th, 2017|AGDC, AGIA, Alaska Governor Bill Walker, Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Commentary, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Federal Obstruction, Federal Progress, Fracking, Global Warming, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG, TAPS and North Slope Oil, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

5-4-17 EMP Attack Is An Obvious, Serious Threat To National Defense and ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE!

The EMP threat is no science fiction fable! by Dave Harbour A nuclear explosion in the atmosphere off our coasts or inland (i.e. including Alaska, Canada and the Lower 48) could disable utilities and electronic components in a way that could cripple North American defenses for years -- not to mention the death spiral that would overcome our state, provincial and federal economies. The recent incursions of Russian bomber and fighter probes into Alaska airspace and Russian ship probes off the East Coast should be raising threat levels [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-05-04T15:52:58-09:00May 4th, 2017|Commentary, You Read It Here First|1 Comment

4-28-17 Alaska Governor Justifies ‘Broad Based Tax’

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski with President Trump. 4-28-17. Congressman Don Young with President Trump, 4-28-17 Washington Examiner (4/27/17) reports: “President Trump on Friday "will sign" an executive order on opening up the U.S. coasts to more offshore drilling while reviewing a number of former President Barack Obama's marine monument and sanctuary approvals seen as barriers to offshore energy development. (Note: this morning the President did sign the E.O. with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Don Young present at the White House. We are delighted that the [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-04-28T08:42:11-09:00April 28th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Commentary, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Federal Obstruction, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

4-21-17 Arctic (And Other Energy) Conferences!

Yesterday, we advised readers about two upcoming conferences, one in Inuvik, NWT and one in Anchorage. Below, we alert readers to consider several more! -dh Enjoy The Kentucky Derby Spirit With An Alaska Railroad Twist! Alaska's Energy and Minerals Sector Could Interface With Other Constituent Businesses In A Great Atmosphere. Join Us Next Week! -dh On Friday, April 28, 2017, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce invites our readers to come aboard the Annual Anchorage Chamber Train Ride, held from noon to 4:30 p.m., on the Alaska Railroad passenger train. This [...]

4-19-17 BEWARE ENERGY AND OTHER PRODUCTIVE INDUSTRIES: OBAMA IS STILL ORGANIZING TO REPLACE YOU WITH DICTATORIAL SOCIALISM

America's constitution and free enterprises under attack by America's ex-president Masked activists on the attack, April 2017 Christiana Figueres, UN Framework on Climate Change, kill capitalism At a news conference last week in Brussels, Christiana Figueres, executive secretary of U.N.’s Framework Convention on Climate Change, admitted that the goal of environmental activists is not to save the world from ecological calamity but to destroy capitalism. “This is the first time in the history of mankind that we are setting ourselves the task of intentionally…to change the [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-04-19T08:59:24-09:00April 19th, 2017|Commentary, Dakota Access Pipeline, Energy East Pipeline, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Federal Obstruction, Keystone XL, Northern Access Pipeline, Rule Of Law, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

4-5-17 Former Alaska Gasline Development Corporation CEO, Dan Fauske, Passed Away Today

Former Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Chief Executive Officer Dan Fauske passed away today after a courageous battle against cancer. Our prayers are with his family. -dh Dan Fauske. Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour. “Dan Fauske touched the lives of so many Alaskans, first through his work with the North Slope Borough and later as the head of Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and Alaska Gasline Development Corporation. His work helped generate millions of dollars in construction projects and affordable [...]