Platts by Tim Bradner.  A group of Japanese CompaniesMary Ann Pease, Resources Energy, Japan, LNG, Alaska North Slope Natural Gas, gas pipeline, AGIA, Port Authority, Japan Petroleum Exploration, Idemitsu Kosan,k JX Nippon Oil and energy, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Nippon Telephone and Telegraph, Photo by Dave Harbour has opened an office in Alaska in hope of working with the state, North Slope producers and TransCanada on a large natural gas liquefaction project, an official for the group said Monday.  The Consortium, Resources Energy, is proposing to build and own an LNG plant at a south Alaska tidewater port, but also could invest in the pipeline needed to bring North Slope gas south to the proposed plant, the company’s Alaska manager, Mary Ann Pease (NGP Photo), said.  …  Members of the Japanese consortium inlcude Japan Petroleum Exploration, Idemitsu Kosan, JX Nippon Oil and Energy, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Nippon Telephone and Telegraph.

 

David Holt, President, Consumer Energy Alliance, Federal Overreach, energy day, houston, alaska, Photo by Dave HarbourHOUSTON, Texas – 15,000 Houstonians joined Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) and the City of Houston in celebrating the city’s second annual Energy Day Festival at Hermann Square on Saturday, October 20th.  Attendees included students, educators, and families who saw a a range of exhibits highlighting energy sources and technologies that help shape Americans’ everyday lives and the Houston economy.  Guests were also treated to live music, as well as numerous interactive games and displays.  Consumer Energy Alliance, University of Houston and the City of Houston organized and supported the 2nd annual event. At the conclusion of Saturday’s festivities, CEA President David Holt (NGP Photo) said:  "Energy Day celebrated the importance of all forms of energy in our daily lives and helped educate students about the exciting opportunities that science, engineering and technology can provide for their future."  (Find an overview of Energy Day 2012 provided by ABC 13 visit here and photos from the event are available to view here.  More about Energy Day 2012  information and Energy Day 2013, here.   (Note:  your author is a CEA Board Member.  The organization has chapters from Florida to Anchorage.  -dh)