Senator Mark Begich Announcement: Frustrated by a lack of progress on an Alaska natural gasline, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today introduced legislation that would streamline federal regulations and extend key benefits to apply to Alaska-based segments of a gasline that could eventually be connected to the lower 48. ADN by Rich Mauer.  Two state officials said Monday they are skeptical of Escopeta Oil's claim last week that it made a giant gas discovery in Cook Inlet, saying the company lacks the data to back its assertion.  "It's possible their numbers are [...]

Bill Gwozd, Vice President Gas Services of Ziff Energy has been invited to speak at the 2nd Annual Global Shale Gas Investment Summit in Hong Kong, on November 1, 2011. His presentation is entitled "North America Shale Gas Fundamentals to 2020". US News and World Report Op-Ed by Congressman Doc Hastings (NGP Photo-R).  The fragile economy, high unemployment, and national debt are major concerns for many Americans across the country. While President Obama is campaigning on another so-called stimulus plan that will raise taxes on American families and job creators, [...]