October 9, 2009 - Northern Gas Pipelines

Retired Alaska Economist Comments on Alaska Gasline Inducement Act

Alaska Dispatch by Rena Delbridge. A complex deal between the state and TransCanada Corp. to spur construction of a multibillion-dollar natural gas pipeline has done little to make the project more commercially viable and could put the state at financial risk, a former state petroleum economist says. Speaking at an oil industry gathering Thursday in Anchorage, Roger Marks (NGP Photo) said state leaders made faulty assessments in their quest to land the long-sought pipeline project. At issue is the state's $500 million subsidy and exclusive license to pipeline builder TransCanada -- a deal [...]

Hundreds of Citizen Responses To Federal Government Assaults On Domestic Energy Are Pouring In — Pro-Energy Opinions Needed!

1. Clean Air Act Permit - EPA - Shell. (Please comment here prior to October 20) Example: 10-8-09. Rick Braun, Anchorage. Sirs: I thought the comment period had closed already, but since it is still open I wish to say that the permit SHOULD be issued and soon. The exploration of the Chukchi Sea by Shell can be done safely and will result in significant additions to our state's economy and the nation's energy resources. Both are vital. I do not see any need to restrict Shell's ship operations by [...]