NGP Reader Comment Here: Bob Hoffman; Reed Christensen; Brian Benson, et. al. (Read our commentary: "Has Commentary Gone Crazy?"
Comment: While our loyal readers are suspect about Federal Comment Periods — with good reason — we cannot afford to let any record of comment be overbalanced with armies of environmental activists. NGP Readers everywhere: Please Comment Before Today's Deadline On National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska Permit Application. Full background here.
Please pay special attention to this statement on the issue by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (NGP Photo) as you're not likely to read about her concern in local or national newspapers today. In part, she said: "I am concerned about the critical project decisions that are being left for the record of decision, which could impact whether this project moves forward or not,” Murkowski said. “Federal leaseholders need to have a permitting process that is timely and predictable in order to invest the billions of dollars it takes to develop America’s energy resources.”
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Calgary Herald by Dan Healing. The long-term gain of increased pipeline capacity led to short-term financial pain as oilsands producer MEG Energy Corp. reported another quarter of record production on Wednesday.
Bill McCaffrey, president and chief executive, said on a conference call MEG took a $27-million cash flow hit in the three months ended Sept. 30 as it produced nearly 76,500 barrels per day but sold only 69,800 bpd.
Alaska Native News by Jason Mayrand. Community members around Alaska who are advocating for a pipeline that will deliver gas to Alaskans and address high in-state energy costs, are voicing disappointment in comments made by gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker (NGP Photo).
NGP Reader Comment Re: NPR-A Deadline
From Bob Hoffman.
Mr. Harry A. Baij
“BLM-Alaska manages 22.8 million acres of surface and subsurface estate in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) on Alaska's North Slope. It is nearly the size of Indiana and is the largest single block of federally managed land in the United States.” Source: http://www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/prog/NPR-A.html
This permit is for 72.7 acres.
Resource development on the North Slope of Alaska has proven results to both a benefit to our country and to provide for the protection of the Arctic environment.
I support the applicants intended use and urge the Army Corp of engineers to approve the application.
Thanks.
Bob Hoffman
Mr. Harry A. Baij
I am sending you this email as my official “comment” on the application to discharge gravel fill in wetlands from ConocoPhillips Alaska (CPAI) to support the development of the Greater Mooses Tooth Unit 1 (GMT1) drill site in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A).
As mentioned by the use of the acronym above – NPR-A – National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska, this area was set aside specifically for petroleum development. I find it interesting that many folks seem to prefer the acronym over the official title because the title sums it up so well. This is an area designated for petroleum development and as such I fully support the application and request the project be allowed to proceed post haste. Our state and our nation can very much benefit from greater energy independence through such projects as this. The political, economic, and security rewards far and away surpass the minor land impacts required for responsible resource development.
Reed Christensen (NGP Photo)
President, General Manager
Please review and accept these comments regarding the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska.
The NPR-A is a vital and strategic component of our national energy security and should be developed in accordance to the BLM’s 2004 Alpine Satellite Development Plan.
Understanding, advancing our knowledge, and development of the resources of this important petroleum reservation is critical that plan. Alaskans have the knowledge and determination to make sure that development is done safely and at a low risk to the environment.
I fully support ConocoPhillips' application to place fill and build the necessary road, bridges and abutments to develop the Greater Moose’s Tooth Unit 1 west as requested in Alternative A, Ref# POA-2013-461. This alternative has the least infrastructure development and impact to wetlands, while promising eventually up to 30,000 barrels production and continuing economic development to the state and local and even national economy.
The benefits to the state and the nation are manyfold.
Regards,
Brian Benson
Air Liquide America, LP
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