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Notes From the Road, Day Seven In North Dakota: Visiting the Antelope Valley Power Plant and Dakota Gasification Plant, A Powerful Combination!

 ...more 'Notes from the road' and photos coming.  Today we are attending meetings in Bismarck with the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Yesterday, we urged all readers, including elected officials, to become actively involved in tomorrow night's BOEMRE hearing that could well determine Alaska's future.  It is of such importance, I sense that any other legislative activity is virtually moot or meaningless next to the priority of attending a hearing whose record could result in a sustained, Alaskan economy.  Today, we are delighted to provide readers with the copy of [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:43-09:00June 28th, 2011|Commentary, Federal Obstruction, Notes From the Road|0 Comments
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Notes From the Road, Day Six In North Dakota – WEDNESDAY IS A BIG DAY – Has Alaska’s Real Estate Market Really Escaped The Denali Gas Pipeline Loss?

ADN Op-Ed by Chris Stephens (NGP Photo).  Our commercial real estate market is plagued by uncertainty for the second year. The causes of that uncertainty include the national recession, questions over the prospects for construction of a gas pipeline from the North Slope to the Lower 48, delays in Shell Oil's efforts to explore the Chukchi Sea, and pessimism about future oil company investment in the face of North Slope production declines.  The Legislature's inconclusive debate this past session about reducing oil taxes to stimulate production created additional uncertainty.  Recent news that the [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:44-09:00June 27th, 2011|Commentary, Notes From the Road|0 Comments
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Notes From The Road, Day Four: Bismarck Scenes

Notes From The Road, Day Four: More on Williston and the Trip Home by Dave Harbour (Yes, we skipped day three because most of that day was spent back in the Bismarck hotel room writing, preparing client reports and editing photos.  -dh) Yesterday, I ran out of gas before completing the entry, so let's begin with our meeting with Tanya Vachal (NGP Photo), Williston's North Dakota Job Service Guru: a dedicated professional determined to help her hundreds of job seeking clients.   As you read in an earlier entry, this [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:44-09:00June 25th, 2011|Notes From the Road|0 Comments
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Notes From the Road, Day Two – Is Alaska Losing or Has It Lost Its Competitive Edge?

  Notes From The Road, Day Two: Williston to Bismarck by Dave Harbour Comment:  In the stories below, one is left shaking one's head.  The Alaska State Senate has refused to support Governor Sean Parnell's call for tax reform leading to more oil and gas investment on state lands.  At the same time, Alaska's U.S. Senators are calling for the Administration to improve a sour federal land investment climate steming from restrictive regulatory policies.  The adult in the room wants to say, why don't the state and federal decision makers [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:44-09:00June 24th, 2011|Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Notes From the Road|0 Comments
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Notes From the Road, Day One – N.D. Reminds Me Of What America/Alaska Used To Be, Still Could Be — We Should Seek Balance

Dan Joling of the AP reports Alaska officials are Thrilled with Cook Inlet Lease Sale.  Could this be light at the end of a slow-development tunnel--or a sign that producers now believe the Regulatory Commission of Alaska will not unreasonably disapprove gas sales agreements to utilities as it did in 2006-7?  -dh Help Alaska Continue To Produce Energy For the Country While Invigorating the National Economy! Notes From the Road, Day 1: Bismarck to Williston by Dave Harbour Yesterday, I was visiting oil industry folks in Bismarck, and today am [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:44-09:00June 23rd, 2011|Commentary, Notes From the Road|0 Comments
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Attacks Aim At Alaska’s Economic Future

  Reminder for US Readers to Protect America's Economy and Alaska's Future: Please Comment Today On The Chukchi Sea Exploration Program That Will Prevent Importation of Billions of Barrels of Foreign Oil and Create Tens of Thousands Of American Jobs.  -dh Coment: As Alaska's Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) continues to dry up and head toward shutdown, some will consider the huge impact that will have on the North Slope Borough (NSB) which depends upon TAPS for enabling property taxes that flow from oil facilities.  The NSB also takes a goodly [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:45-09:00June 22nd, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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IOGCC Endorses Robust and Safe Alaska OCS Programs – Persily and McLeod Discussion Thursday

TODAY:  Reminder for US Readers to Protect America's Economy and Alaska's Future: Please Comment Today On The Chukchi Sea Exploration Program That Will Prevent Importation of Billions of Barrels of Foreign Oil and Create Tens of Thousands Of American Jobs.  -dh YESTERDAY: We admire the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission -- representing all of America's oil and gas producing states -- and a majority of the country's governors, for supporting a robust and safe Alaska OCS development program!  -dh THURSDAY: Larry Persily (NGP Photo-l) and Northwest Territories Minister Bob McLeod (NGP   Photo) will [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:45-09:00June 21st, 2011|Personal|0 Comments
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Mackenzie Projects Aims For Summer Announcement – Arctic Imperative Conference Features Who’s Who Of Northern Energy Leaders

Reminder for US Readers to Protect America's Economy and Alaska's Future: Please Comment Today On The Chukchi Sea Exploration Program That Will Prevent Importation of Billions of Barrels of Foreign Oil and Create Tens of Thousands Of American Jobs. Tune in TODAY for a webcast of the Arctic Imperative Conference organized by Alaska Dispatch Publisher Alice Rogoff (Photo), featuring Arctic political and thought leaders including: Iceland's President Ólafur Ragnar GrÍmsson, Alaska Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell, former governors Frank Murkowski, and Bill Sheffield, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich, and many other [...]

By |2016-03-13T04:03:43-09:00June 20th, 2011|Personal|0 Comments
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BLM Seeks Alaska Advisors!

NGP Readers: please review this PN article  The Bureau of Land Management is extending the nomination and application period for the Alaska Resource Advisory Council. BLM said June 10 that a 30-day extension period closes July 8.  BLM is seeking qualified individuals to fill five RAC positions in the following categories: representatives of transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, or commercial recreation (two positions); representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, and dispersed recreation activities (two positions); and a representative of the public-at-large, employees, or [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:45-09:00June 17th, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Hastings Wants Access For NPR-A

 WASHINGTON, D.C. –House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (NGP Photo-top) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Energy and Minerals Subcommittee legislative hearing on H.R. 2150, the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act:  “Chairman Lamborn, thank you for holding this hearing on my bill, H.R. 2150, the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act.  Just last week, I had the privilege of traveling to Alaska and touring, among other areas, the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.  I was fortunate to have Don Young (NGP photo-middle) and Alaska Governor Sean Parnell (NGP Photo) accompany me [...]

By |2016-03-13T04:02:12-09:00June 16th, 2011|Federal Obstruction|0 Comments
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EPA Organizes Barrow-Kaktovik Meetings With Less Than A Week’s Notice!

NGP Readers: If you can attend these EPA meetings in Kaktovik and Barrow, please do! ADN.  The federal Environmental Protection Agency is holding two public hearings in Barrow this week over air and water permits the agency is preparing to propose for oil and gas exploration in Alaska's Arctic.  (Actually there are three meetings, characterized as information 'sharing' meetings -- not public hearings -- and are scheduled for Barrow and Kaktovik today, tomorrow and Friday.  -dh) EPA officials say the goal of the meetings is to present information about the permits [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:45-09:00June 15th, 2011|Commentary, Federal Obstruction|0 Comments
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The Ocean Policy Meeting Exemplified America’s Leadership

Today, we continue to mourn our loss of Bill Noll (Story Below) and take strength from his soldier training to, "Never Give Up".  In his case, he applied that credo to mostly energy activity in later years, wanting to help his fellow Alaskans continue to  survive and prosper in a challenging climate.  Adieu, friend; see you soon.  -dh We recall last Friday night's Ocean Policy meeting reluctantly, because it so symbolized the state of leadership in America today.  Your author testified as a former regulator and, as a service to [...]

By |2016-03-13T04:08:15-09:00June 14th, 2011|Federal Obstruction|0 Comments
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Bill Noll Passes

Bill Noll A Great American - A Dedicated Alaskan  (Please join us as we celebrate and remember the life of William C. Noll Monday, June 20, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, Alaska. A formal church service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage, Alaska Reception to follow the church service at the Parish Hall.)  Point of Personal Privilege.  We are deeply saddened this weekend to hear of the passing of our old and [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:58:37-09:00June 13th, 2011|Personal|0 Comments
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Tonight’s The Night – Spending Cap Could Solve Oil Tax Issue

Tonight is the night to speak out for the future of our children. The good professor, Steve Haycox (NGP Photo), says establishment of a spending cap could solve oil tax issue. (Reference: Daily Beast)  Commentary: we would rather not have all of Governor Sara Palin's (NGP Photo) emails released as it all recalls a good deal of water that has already passed under the bridge; but since the release is coming this morning, we'll be looking for gas pipeline and oil tax messages.  -dh

By |2016-12-22T22:33:46-09:00June 10th, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Doc Hastings Visits Alaska Today & Unveils NPR-A Legislation! – US Red Tape Affects Canadian Producers – White House To Use About 30 Federal Agencies To Zone Oceans Without Congressional Approval

Call to Action.  Citizens, let's please prepare to give the White House our Input FRIDAY NIGHT on the combined effort of over two-dozen Federal Agencies to 'Zone' the oceans surrounding America (Alaska has about 3/4 of the US coastline).   This Federal control extends to the Great Lakes and throughout the watershed feeding the oceans.  Imagine the thousands of jobs this 'ocean zoning' will create for environmental activists and lawyers in almost every state!   Control the oceans and watersheds and you truly control the entire 'means of production' in this [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:33:46-09:00June 9th, 2011|Commentary, Federal Obstruction, Federal Progress|0 Comments
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