2-28-14

Retired Executive Director of the Alaska Miners Association, Steve Borell, sent this pipeline map of the troubled Ukraine today, saying, "If you want to understand this mess very quickly, just look at the map."   Thank you, Steve.    Clearly, Russia has leverage over Ukraine.  Depriving Ukraine of energy supplies or reasonably priced energy could deal a devastating economic blow to the struggling country. The map also illustrates the importance of the United States and Canada reasonably developing their own energy resources.  Energy is the building block of an economy and all [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:41-09:00February 28th, 2014|Commentary, Federal Obstruction, Reader Comment|0 Comments
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2-27-14

Early Thursday News:   This morning, we board our favorite airline, Alaska (NGP Photo, "Rockey Mountain High"), heading to Miami then on a wonderful partner airline (American) bound for writing and photography in Ecuador for a few weeks.  Never fear, dear reader: every day we keep close in touch with goings on in the energy scene through our friends and associates from Inuvik to Calgary, Toronto, Washington, Houston, Williston, Juneau, Anchorage, Faribanks and Barrow...and beyond.  You are our priority, and we'll keep you informed!  -dh Juneau Empire by Matt Woolbright.  Leaders [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:41-09:00February 27th, 2014|Interstate Gas, LNG, Notes From the Road, OCS|0 Comments
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2-26-14 SUPPORT KEYSTONE XL

Governor Sean Parnell (NGP Photo) is former Chairman of the OCS Governor's Coalition.  This week we learned that Virginia's new governor, democrat Terry McAuliffe, has joined the coalition.  The governors are urging Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to open OCS areas for oil and gas leasing that the Administration has, to date, kept closed. Dear Readers: Our friends at the Resource Development Council (RDC) for Alaska have asked Alaskans (and our Canadian readers, too; why not?) to make their voices heard in support of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Why? Because North American [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:41-09:00February 26th, 2014|Commentary, Federal Obstruction|0 Comments
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2-25-14 “Alaska, where a deal is a deal?”

Today, we learned that the Board of Directors of Bristol Bay Native Corporation has urged shareholders to support Alaska's tax reform bill, SB21 and vote against repeal in the August primary election.  (Website).  -dh Globe & Mail.  Spanish oil major Repsol SA says its board of directors has approved a definitive $5-billion (U.S.) settlement from Argentina.  Repsol is a new Alaska North Slope company which, after the Argentina adventure, are seeking a more productive experience in the far North.  As we wrote in October, the jury is still out on Repsol's [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:41-09:00February 25th, 2014|Alaska Taxes, Commentary|0 Comments
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2-24-14 More Fracking Means More Jobs

  Related PNA Story.  ConocoPhillips Alaska has added another project to those it has announced since passage of oil tax reform by the Alaska Legislature last spring. Petroleum News by Eric Lidji.  The Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska Anchorage expects oil and gas companies to spend some $4.255 billion this year in the state, almost half of the $9.1 billion in total construction spending the researchers expect this year. EETV VIDEO.  How are local hydraulic fracturing bans affecting natural-gas-intensive industries? During today's OnPoint, Jennifer Diggins [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:41-09:00February 24th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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2-22-14 Commonwealth North Tackles Gas Pipeline Issues

On February 19th, Commonwealth North hosted the UAA Seawolves Debate Team to debate both sides of the question, "Should the State of Alaska take an ownership stake in a North Slope gas pipeline project?"  The team did an excellent job of representing both sides of this important public-policy issue.  The debate was both entertaining and informative and was also the beginning of a series of forums Commonwealth North will hold to present an in-depth analysis of possible State participation in a North Slope gas pipeline project.  Over the next several months, [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:49:52-09:00February 23rd, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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2-21-14 Canada Pressures Obama On Keystone; Murkowski Pressures For Arctic Ambassador

Lindsay Williams alerts us that Alaska Senate Resources Committee Chairman Cathy Giessel (NGP Photo) will hold a hearing Monday morning from 8-8:50 a.m. on SB 138 Gas Pipeline, AGDC, Oil & Gas Production Tax. Globe & Mail.  ​Prime Minister Stephen Harper was again rebuffed in his bid to press U.S. President Barack Obama to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline when he raised the issue during a North American leaders’ summit in Toluca, Mexico.  ***   Globe & Mail.   Tracts of land that had been set aside for reindeer grazing [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:42-09:00February 21st, 2014|Alaska Taxes, Federal Obstruction|0 Comments
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2-20-14 Bob Berto Oil Tax Reform Commentary

The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) recently released its FY 2015 update estimating how much Alaska’s state government can afford to spend from the unrestricted General Fund (UGF) in the coming fiscal year. In this year’s report, author Scott Goldsmith (NGP Photo) estimates that the state can afford to spend about $5 billion from the UGF in FY15. Guest Commentary On Oil Tax Reform by Bob Berto Alaska will sit at a critical crossroads when it is time to vote in this year’s primary election on the question [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:42-09:00February 20th, 2014|Alaska Taxes, Reader Comment|0 Comments
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2-19-14 Approve Keystone XL Pipeline Now!

(We found this way to support building of the Keystone Pipeline and encourage readers to review the website.  -dh) Alert the Federal Government You Support Building the Keystone XL Pipeline It is Time to Act.  Let's Make Our Voices Heard Today we'll be attending a CWN debate.   Be it resolved: The State of Alaska should take an ownership stake in a North Slope gas pipeline project.    The award - winning Seawolves will debate both sides of the issue followed by a vote of the audience. More to follow.... Thousands of construction [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:42-09:00February 19th, 2014|Federal Obstruction|0 Comments
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2-18-14 We Can Support Academic Freedom And Criticize Academic Activists!

Now in its second decade, the Inuvik Petroleum Show or “IPS” takes place every June in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.  Host to over 500 participants including delegates and exhibitors from across Canada and beyond , this three day tradeshow and conference is a must-attend event for the oil and gas sector.  (NGP Photo: author chaired 2002 oil & gas presentation.  Don't miss local restaurant specialties, surf and turf: musk ox and char!  The nighttime sing-alongs in lounges and friendly locals will make the trip memorable!) North Slope Borough and ConocoPhillips develop Alaska North Slope [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:42-09:00February 18th, 2014|Commentary, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Personal, You Read It Here First|0 Comments
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2-17-14

News Miner by Jeff Richardson.  Gov. Sean Parnell l(NGP Photo) said the that the fate of Flint Hills refinery has been a daily “front and center” concern for his administration since the company announced plans to halt fuel production.  Parnell, speaking at a News-Miner editorial board meeting on Friday, said .... (More here)  

By |2016-03-13T03:49:36-09:00February 17th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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2-16-14

Quebec plans oil exploration program Quebec City, Quebec (UPI) Feb 14, 2013 - Quebec plans to partner with private sector interests in an oil exploration program on Anticosti Island in the Canadian province. "These agreements with private sector partners will create sustainable wealth and quality jobs if the presence of oil is confirmed," Premier Pauline Marois stated in a news release Thursday announcing two agreements. The first is a $100 million drillin ... more  

By |2016-12-22T22:29:42-09:00February 17th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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2-15-14

Petroleum News, by Kristen Nelson.  Senate Resources held back-to-back hearings through early February, with more scheduled, on the Heads of Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding released by the administration Jan. 10, and on the enabling legislation (Senate Bill 138 and House Bill 277) required to make the HOA and MOU effective.

By |2016-03-13T03:49:22-09:00February 16th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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2-14-14

What: Alaska Miners Association 2014 Biennial Conference  When:  April 7—13, 2014 Where: Carlson Center: 2010 2nd Ave.  in Fairbanks, Alaska.  About: The event will feature a multitude of lectures and workshops from industry experts; field trips to the Pogo and Ft Knox Mines; and the opportunity to network with individuals involved with all aspects of Alaska’s mining industry. How: Register at www.alaskaminers.org, or by contacting Alicia Amberg: e-mail alicia@alaskaminers.org; tel: 907-563-9229   This morning, the Alaskanomics Blog posted and distributed (here) our February 10 commentary: "Has Alaska Become A Place Where A Deal Is A [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:42-09:00February 14th, 2014|Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Reader Comment|0 Comments
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2-13-14 Jim Prentice Looks Beyond Obama For Energy Issue Coordination – Mystrom Comments On Alaska Oil Tax Reform

Canadian Press by Mike Blanchfield.  It's high time Canada started looking beyond the Obama era if it wants to push economic integration with the United States to a new level, says former Conservative cabinet minister Jim Prentice (NGP Photo).    ...   New gas discoveries in both countries have transformed North America's economic landscape, said Prentice, who urged the federal government to set its sights on 2017 when Barack Obama's successor arrives in the White House. Commentary.  "Tis the season!"  Yes, a legislative session in an election year tells us it's [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:29:42-09:00February 13th, 2014|Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Reader Comment|0 Comments
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