9-20-13

HuffPost British Columbia/CP by Lauren Krugel.  There's nothing more urgent right now for Canada than to get into the liquefied natural gas export game, CIBC executive and former federal Conservative cabinet minister Jim Prentice (NGP Photo) said Wednesday.  (Canada and Alaska are competing for Asian and other LNG markets.  Those first to lock in supply contracts will leave the runners up with markets that are 'slim pickings'.  -dh)

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Houston, TX – In response to yesterday’s announcement that the EPA will institute strict limits on carbon emissions for new power plants, Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) President David Holt (NGP Photo) urged policy makers to prioritize the concerns on energy consumers as the agency moves forward.
 

Alaska Dispatch, by Suzanna Cauldwell.  Dan Fauske (NGP Photo) is ready to get "into the weeds" when it comes to the involved process of getting a long-talked-about natural gas pipeline built in Alaska, and that has leaders in Anchorage feeling optimistic. "We have to heat and light our towns," said Dan Coffey (NGP Photo), former Anchorage Assembly member and chairman of the Mayor's Energy Task Force, which Fauske presented a project update to Wednesday. "This to me is the most viable of the projects, and it's in the very capable hands of Mr. Fauske."

“Our nation’s energy consumers face a very uncertain future and are rightfully concerned about how these new rules will affect electricity costs. Every single factory, every business, every home in the United States will bear the consequences if the EPA’s actions limit the ability of our nation’s utilities to supply electricity reliably and affordably.”
 
“We strongly urge the EPA to work with state regulators, policy makers and affected consumers to ensure that we have the right policies in place to grow our electricity supply to meet our needs. U.S. demand for electricity is projected to rise by 28 percent by 2040.  With today’s announcement, it’s clear that we will need new sources of nuclear, natural gas, renewable and advanced coal electricity to power our economy into the future.”  (Note: Holt was a keynote speaker at the 9th Annual Oil & Gas Congress earlier this week.  -dh)

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North of 60 Mining News.  After investing more than US$541 million to take the Pebble Project to the cusp of permitting, Anglo American plc said it is withdrawing from the Pebble Partnership, an alliance forged with Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. in 2007.  (See this week's editorial: "Weakening Rule of Law is 'Made in America'".  -dh)

CBC by Chris Hall.  Prime Minister Stephen Harper has sent a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama formally proposing "joint action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector," if that is what's needed to gain approval of the Keystone XL pipeline through America's heartland, CBC News has learned.  (Note: we follow energy issues in the Lower 48 that affect northern energy projects–including the American government's bias against North American oil, gas, coal and mining permitting.  -dh)

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See the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Federal Coordinator's Relevant News Links:

Opponents ask governor to fight Chesapeake Bay LNG terminal Calgary-based consultant says market needs U.S. and Canadian LNG B.C. risks wage inflation from too many LNG projects at same time B.C. promotes its competitive edge — cold is better for LNG plants B.C. government prepares public education program on LNG Canadians press urgency for grabbing a share of LNG market Songbirds die after flying over gas flare at New Brunswick LNG plant Chinese company says it is considering its own LNG plant in B.C. Chinese energy company talking with potential B.C. LNG suppliers LNG export applicant tries new angle Increase in gas-generated electricity not so good for Wyoming coal Latin America pays high LNG prices to meet short-term needs Qatar signs 5-year deal to supply LNG to Britain U.K. businesses worry about energy costs, rising global LNG prices Japan warned U.S. in 2012 of possible power shortage Cyprus sees itself as LNG hub for Mediterranean gas Australia federal official to talk with state premier about floating LNG