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12-19-14 Chevron Exits ‘Economically Uncertain’ Arctic OCS – Regulators Question Alaska’s Arctic Gas Project

Contact:  Pedro van Meurs President, Van Meurs Corporation PO Box CR-56766 # 1261 Nassau, Bahamas Phone: 1.242.324.4438 Fax: 1.242.324.4439 E-mail: info@vanmeurs.org On December 11, 2014, the National Hydrocarbon Commission of Mexico announced the proposed terms for the shallow water bidding round, consisting of the Bid Conditions and the Model Contract.  Our friend, Pedro van Meurs (NGP Photo), along with J. Jay Park, Q.C., prepared a joint commentary on both these documents. This report is available for free to interested parties.  Click Here to download the document. TODAY'S CEA ENERGY LINKS BP's Alaska Hire rate [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:48-09:00December 18th, 2014|Coastal Management, Interstate Gas, LNG, OCS|0 Comments
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12-17-14 Alaska Tightens Its Budget Belt

Alaskanomics, by Caroline Huntley Governor Walker proposes reduced state capital budget amid falling oil prices Posted: 16 Dec 2014 08:39 AM PST Another Payment to the Administration's Environmental Supporters? Sen. Murkowski Responds to Obama's Withdrawal of North Aleutian Basin from Five-Year Leasing Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (NGP Photo), today commented on President Obama’s decision to withdraw Alaska’s North Aleutian Basin from potential oil and natural gas activity. “Given the lack of interest by industry and the public divide over allowing oil and gas exploration in this area, I [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:48-09:00December 17th, 2014|Alaska Taxes|0 Comments
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12-16-14 Green Policies May Not Control Climate But Could Bankrupt Countries

Letters to the Editor, by Thorpe Watson PhD.   The author, Dr. Watson, is demonized by some special interests involved in activist agendas.  We believe his voice should not be muted.  Instead, since many trillions of dollars and the future of many countries is at risk, all voices should be heard and considered by critically thinking taxpayers.  -dh The History of World World Temperature...for reference of our readers.  -dh Politicians are now urging us to “fight against climate change”, a phenomenon that has been happening since the beginning of time. [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:48-09:00December 16th, 2014|Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal|0 Comments
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12-15-14 Federal Endangered Species Decisions Faulty

Federal Endangered Species Decisions Faulty House Natural Resources Committee majority staff released a report today that questions the independence and accountability of  the peer review process in recent Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing decisions.  The report entitled, “Under the Microscope: An examination of the questionable science and lack of independent peer review in Endangered Species Act listing decisions” studies the federal government’s peer review process for 13 different ESA listing decisions made by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) since July 2013.  The report found numerous examples of potential bias and conflicts [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:48-09:00December 15th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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12-12-14 Another Northwest Passage: An Arctic Gateway Project? *** White House Overreach Continues

Consider liking us for more regular alerts on our NGP Facebook Page.  Follow us on Twitter.  -dh Petroleum News by Gary Park.  Arctic Gateway, a sweeping initiative to explore ways to move oil and natural gas from Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Alaska to markets in the Asia-Pacific region, will likely be an underpinning of a standalone energy strategy being drafted in the NWT, said Industry Minister Dave Ramsay (NGP Photo). (See our earlier report, "Another Northwest Passage May Be Viable.  -dh) Scroll Down For Yesterday's Reports On White House [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:48-09:00December 12th, 2014|Arctic Policy, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Federal Obstruction, Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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12-11-14 Obama Is SUCCEEDING In His War On Conventional, Reliable Energy Sources

"Obama's Successful War on Conventional Energy Sources" Investors Business Daily Editorial WSJ Op-Ed by Congressman Kevin Cramer.   Pushback against the Obama administration’s complex Clean Power Plan—which would reduce carbon emissions from power plants by 30% in 2030 from 2005 levels—has mostly focused on its staggering cost. NERA Economic Consulting, for instance, estimates the plan will increase the nationwide average price of electricity 12% to 17% over 15 years. But a pair of recent reports present an even more ominous picture. Not only will electricity cost more, Americans might not [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:48-09:00December 11th, 2014|Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Federal Obstruction|0 Comments
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12-10-14 US Alienates Canada For No Good Reason

Alaska’s Oil Reserves Decline for Third Straight Year; Gas Reserves Down Sharply US Alienates Canada For No Good Reason! Posted: 09 Dec 2014 01:08 PM PST By Blythe Campbell On December 4, The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) issued its annual report on U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves for 2013. “Proved reserves” are estimates based on existing economic and operating conditions. U.S. proved reserves of crude oil increased for the 5th year in a row, to 36.5 billion barrels, with 5.5 billion barrels of new discoveries exceeding adjustments and production of [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:48-09:00December 10th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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12-9-14

  Calgary Herald by Dan Healing.  Houston-based EOG Resources, Inc. has sold most of its Canadian assets and is closing its Calgary headquarters at the cost of more than 150 employee and contractor jobs, multiple sources say. CBC.  Several groups in Manitoba voiced opposition Monday to TransCanada'sproposed Energy East pipeline, which would transport crude through the province en route to eastern Canada.  TransCanada executives were in Winnipeg for an information session with 20 Manitoba First Nations delegates. From Office of the Federal Coordinator, Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Project: Today's relevant energy links: Petronas [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:49-09:00December 9th, 2014|Interstate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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12-8-14 Commentary: What Do Ecuador And Alaska Have In Common Besides Incredible Beauty?

What U.S. state is as hooked on oil revenues as Venezuela, Iran, or Russia? Commentary: What Do Ecuador (Left) and Alaska Have In Common Besides Incredible Beauty? API's Gerard urges Obama to approve Keystone XL pipeline The transition for new Gov. Bill Walker is ... unknown to most Alaskans, and what skills he brings in grappling with serious problems we face is equally unknown.  Reader Steve Borell writes: "The video clips at the site below (and above) document the lies and fabrications of a group that attacked Chevron/Texaco in Ecuador. The [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:49-09:00December 8th, 2014|Commentary, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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12-7-14 Pearl Harbor Day

Juneau Empire.   New Gov. Bill Walker took office Monday and ordered immediate changes in top echelons of state government, including bringing back several members of former Gov. Sarah Palin’s oil and gas team.  They include Marty Rutherford (NGP Photo), one of the architects of Palin’s failed Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, or AGIA, as acting Department of Natural Resources commissioner. She’ll eventually become the permanent deputy commissioner, a position Rutherford held under Palin.     TheChronicleHerald.ca (registration) MEEK: Pipeline paralysis, vacuum of environmental leadership TheChronicleHerald.ca (registration) Alberta Premier Jim Prentice does have a vision [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:49-09:00December 8th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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12-6-14

    Calgary Herald Gov. Chris Christie says Keystone pipeline scrutiny has "gone way overboard" Calgary Herald James Wood, Calgary Herald More from James Wood, Calgary Herald ... In a joint news conference in Calgary with Premier Jim Prentice, Christie said the ... s $8-billion proposed pipeline — intended to link Alberta's oilsands to ... Are we still the preferred supplier of oil and natural gas to this marketplace ...  

By |2016-12-22T22:28:49-09:00December 6th, 2014|Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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12-5-14 Governor Christy Meets Premier Prentice in Calgary

Alaska Journal of Commerce by Tim Bradner (NGP Photo).  Even as the state administration changes in Juneau, work is continuing on the state’s backup “Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline,” or ASAP, a plan for a 36-inch natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska. Last Night: We addressed the Institute for Supply Management (Alaska Affiliate) with this sober message.... New: Petroleum News Bakken - Petroleum News Alaska Canadian Press/CBC News.  A high-profile U.S. politician visited Calgary today to talk about energy and pipelines. Jim Prentice says 'nation-building' pipelines crucial to Canada's [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:49-09:00December 5th, 2014|Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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12-4-14 Progress For Canada’s Energy East Pipeline – Costliest Regulation In U.S. History!

Stop The Costliest regulation In America's History: HAPPENING NOW!   Here is CEA's position.  -dh "Energy East Pipeline is Good For All of Canada."  Editorial Board, Calgary Herald CBC News.  Ontario's concerns about the proposed Energy East pipeline narrowed considerably following a meeting today between Premiers Kathleen Wynne and Jim Prentice of Alberta. Energy East, Alberta's Jim Prentice goes pipeline wooing Energy East pipeline 'advocates' targeted by TransCanada PR Saskatchewan premier concerned about Ontario, Quebec position on Energy East Ontario and Quebec set out seven principles for the $12-billion pipeline project, which [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:49-09:00December 4th, 2014|Federal Obstruction, Federal Progress, Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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12-3-14 Alaska’s New Governor Takes Charge

Our Comment: Yesterday, we reported on Monday night's federal hearing on Alaska OCS lease sale 193.  It is a classic example of death by a thousand cuts, delay and attempted defeat of a national interest energy project that would benefit Alaska and the nation.  The extreme environmental lobbies that raise funds based on the latest 'crisis' are also at work in Canada.  In this CBC report, "Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has a theory why Canada's pipeline projects are becoming something of an endangered species. ... 'No pipelines are being built, no [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:49-09:00December 3rd, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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12-2-14 Kendall’s Successful Lease Sale 193 Hearing – Prentice Persevers – Governor Walker Is “Pro Oil”

CBC.  Jim Prentice says 'nation-building' pipelines crucial to Canada's future  ***  Waterloo Record.  'We can do business:' Prentice to discuss Energy East with Ontario and Quebec E&E Publishing by Kriz Hobson.  In late November, incoming Alaska Governor Bill Walker (NGP Photo) gave a short speech to a packed resource industry meeting filled with some of his most hard-line critics. Walker, who won the Alaska governor's race by a scant 6,000 votes and takes office today, assured the group that he'll fight for increased oil and gas extraction in the state. "You can't be anything but pro-oil development in this state to [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:28:49-09:00December 2nd, 2014|Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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