4-14-12

  ADN by Richard Mauer -- The Senate on Friday took apart a House bill that would promote construction of a small-diameter gas line from the North Slope, leaving prospects for the line alive but distant and adding a new ripple of drama in the Capitol as the Legislature lurched into its last weekend.  The substitute to House Bill 9 took place at a morning meeting of the Senate's Community and Regional Affairs Committee under the unhappy gaze of the bill's principal authors -- none other than the speaker of the [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:52:54-09:00April 15th, 2012|Intrastate Gas|0 Comments
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4-13-12 Debunking Detractors

Chenault opposes Senate committee rewrite of in-state gas pipeline bill - The Republic.  House Speaker Chenault told the Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee that its rewrite of HB9 "neutered" the ability of the Alaska Gasline Development Corp., or AGDC, to advance a project. And he said it reinserts politics into efforts to bring a gas line ... See all stories on this topic »   Debunking Detractors (See our follow-up commentary, "In Alaska Is A Deal A Deal?") Commentary by Dave Harbour Yesterday (Scroll down) we complimented the Anchorage Daily Planet for outing the "It's Our [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:23-09:00April 13th, 2012|Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Intrastate Gas|0 Comments
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4-12-12

Calgary Herald Editorial.  The Ballad of Wiebo Ludwig.  Despite the unsolved killing of teenager Karman Willis on his Trickle Creek commune and his conviction as an oilfield bomber, the headstrong radical Wiebo Ludwig may well go down in history, or at least in the eyes of many, as an Alberta folk hero. "It's Our Oil" Commentary: We Offer Our Readers this Anchorage Daily Planet editorial by Paul Jenkins, who correctly 'outs' the 'It's Our Oil' crowd (See our own coverage here, NGP Photo of David Gottstein, with advocacy pin) -dh. [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:23-09:00April 12th, 2012|Alaska Taxes|0 Comments
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4-11-12

    In Memorium   Governor Sean Parnell today ordered state flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, April 11, in honor and memory of Representative Carl Gatto (NGP Photo, many other poses to be added by the evening of 4-11-12) who passed away today. He was 74.   “Sandy and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Representative Gatto,” Governor Parnell said. “Alaska has lost a great public servant who will be remembered for his wit and wisdom, his commitment to education and veterans’ issues, and his [...]

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4-10-12 Marathon Sells Alaska Assets

 We added a new Sub-Tab, above, under 'Archives' for "Northern Gas Pipeline History".    It provides historical perspective from the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, the Alaska Gas Pipeline Federal Coordinator's office and from our own magazine and newspaper articles.  -dh Breaking story.... April 9 (Reuters) - Marathon Oil Corp said on Monday it agreed to sell its natural gas production, pipeline and storage assets in Alaska to privately held exploration and production company Hilcorp.  The sale includes 12.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas in storage as of the end of 2011, and [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:23-09:00April 10th, 2012|Alaska Taxes, Commentary|0 Comments
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4-9-12

We added a new Sub-Tab, above, under 'Archives' for "Northern Gas Pipeline History".    It provides historical perspective from the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, the Alaska Gas Pipeline Federal Coordinator's office and from our own magazine and newspaper articles.  -dh TODAY IN ANCHORAGE, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich (NGP Photo) is hosting an Arctic Deepwater Port Roundtable discussion with Alaskans to discuss how increased marine traffic and economic opportunities in the changing Arctic will create a need and demand for an Arctic port in Alaska.  In the discussion with representatives from federal [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:24-09:00April 9th, 2012|Intrastate Gas|0 Comments
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Northern Gas Pipelines History

2015 update of Alaska gas projects, thanks to Herb Butler and the Fairbanks News Miner. Up Here, History of the Alaska Highway gas pipeline and other projects, by Dave Harbour. Far North Oil and Gas Review, 2002 status of Gas Pipeline Projects, Dave Harbour ​Don't Forget the Mackenzie Dellta, by Dave Harbour Up Here, Review of Congressional and participant gas pipeline actions. Alaska Oil & Gas Reporter: Northern Gas Pipelines Becomes Clearing House Tim Bradner's Review Of Northern Gas Pipelines. Betty Galbraith's Chronology of Gas Pipeline Events CBC Arctic Gas Pipeline Digital [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:25-09:00April 8th, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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4-8-12 – The Kentucky Derby Draws Closer!

Personal Comment: Once again we draw attention of our readers to the Kentucky Derby occurring this year on May 5 at Churchill Downs.  We have covered the Derby in previous years and following this year's event will be releasing thousands of race, fashion and behind the scenes photos (Dave Harbour World Photography Samples) for editorial and art use and for creation of a wonderful, new coffee table book.  Astute readers know that this magnificent event is unrelated to Northern Gas Pipelines--though we value it for being one of the Nation's enduring cultural and iconic celebrations [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:26-09:00April 8th, 2012|Personal|0 Comments
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4-7-12

ADN by Steve Haycox (NGP Photo).  2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishing of the Alaska Territorial Legislature.   AP by Becky Bohrer.  The state of Alaska may decide this week to give TransCanada Corp. permission to shift its attention to a building liquefied natural gas pipeline, capable of facilitiating overseas exports. AP by Becky Bohrer.   A Senate plan representing a structural shift in Alaska's oil tax system wouldn't effect the kind of meaningful change....  

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4-6-12

On Tuesday, Alaska Commissioner of Natural Resources Dan Sullivan(NGP Photo) addressed a group sponsored by Northrim Bank.  Yesterday morning, Sullivan spoke to the Resource Development Council for Alaska.  Since the messages are similar, we will provide readers with a brief report of the Tuesday presentation later this morning.... Bloomberg  by Gene Laverty.  Canadian natural gas fell amid expectations that U.S. inventories of the fuel rose for a third straight week.  Alberta gas declined 2.3 percent. Stockpiles probably rose 33 billion cubic feet last week, the median of 31 analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg (DOENUSCH). The increase [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:26-09:00April 6th, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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3-4-12

E&E News: Cost of producing Arctic oil and gas remains well above market prices Last week, federal regulators approved Royal Dutch Shell PLC's plan to begin exploratory drilling off the north coast of Alaska. A year ago, Exxon Mobil Corp. entered into partnership with Rosneft, the Russian state oil company, to explore for oil and gas in the Arctic Kara and Black seas. From China to Norway, nations are moving to assemble fleets of icebreakers capable of penetrating the far north. Is the race for the Arctic's vast mineral resources finally [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:52:07-09:00April 5th, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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4-4-12

Bloomberg by Colin McClelland.  Canadian natural gas rose as U.S. nuclear generation climbed from near a 10-month low and cooling demand approached double normal levels in parts of the South.   Alaska's Economy Is Threatened By Federal Administrative Actions and By the Alaska State Senate's Inaction.  Below Are Today's Examples of Both. Comment on Federal Actions:  Congressman Doc Hastings' (NGP Photo) office has been relentless in its effort to stop the Obama White House's end run around Congress' intent and authorizations.  One of the flagrant abuses of of the President's [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:27-09:00April 4th, 2012|Alaska Taxes, Commentary|0 Comments
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4-3-12

Readers living in Anchorage should put tomorrow, April 4, 5 p.m. on their calendars for  a, "Public Rally For Fair Trials and Justice for Senator Ted Stevens(NGP Photo), at the PenAir Hangar, 6100 Boeing Avenue.  Enjoy the Rally, BBQ, good times.  Sign an open letter calling for government accountability and reform at www.alaskansforjustice.com.

By |2016-12-22T22:32:27-09:00April 3rd, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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4-2-12 – Citizens — Not “Elitists” — Sent Juneau A Tax Reform Message Last Week

News Miner/AP by Becky Bohrer.  This could be the week the Senate releases its long-awaited oil tax plan. Those living in Anchorage should put Wednesday, April 4, 5 p.m. on their calendars for  a, "Public Rally For Fair Trials and Justice for Senator Ted Stevens (NGP Photo), at the PenAir Hangar, 6100 Boeing Avenue.  Enjoy the Rally, BBQ, good times.  Sign an open letter calling for government accountability and reform at www.alaskansforjustice.com. First thing Monday morning, 7 a.m. Alaska Time, I'll be appearing on Dan Fagan's television show to discuss the [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:27-09:00April 2nd, 2012|Alaska Taxes, Commentary|0 Comments
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