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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 [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:23-09:00April 11th, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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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....  

By |2016-12-22T22:32:26-09:00April 8th, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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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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3-30-12

ADN/AP.  A federal judge has ordered representatives of Greenpeace USA to stay a kilometer away from Shell Oil's drilling vessels destined for Arctic Ocean waters off Alaska's northern shores.   We are approaching the end of March, the deadline by which Governor Sean Parnell had hoped the three Alaska North Slope Producers would reach agreement on alignment of the various gas pipeline interests in pursuit of a single, realistic project.  Today is the last business day of the month.  Therefore, we will expect today to hear a major gas pipeline announcement [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:28-09:00March 30th, 2012|Alaska Taxes, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas|0 Comments
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3-29-12

Tomorrow we hope to present more thorough comment on an extraordinary community turn out of citizens in Anchorage, following a similar event in Fairbanks, supporting tax reform.  Governor Sean Parnell (NGP Photo), Governor Tony Knowles, Teamster Barbara Huff Tuckness and representatives of Native and small Alaska businesses united to offer one message to legislators: Don't come home without meaningful tax reform.  We are most disappointed in the uncharacteristically misleading and acidic report on that event appearing in today's Alaska Dispatch and will have more to say about that tomorrow.  -dh  (ADN [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:32:28-09:00March 29th, 2012|Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Federal Obstruction|0 Comments
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3-28-12

ADN by Lisa Demer.  A bill to develop a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska passed the state House early Wednesday despite efforts of Democrats to kill or revamp the measure.  House Speaker Mike Chenault, (NGP Photo), is the prime sponsor of House Bill 9, which gives a subsidiary of the Alaska Housing Finance Corp. the power to get a $7.5 billion pipeline built or become a partner in a bigger line or a spur. Larry Persily (NGP Photo), Alaska Gas Pipeline Federal Coordinator.  China has [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:51:54-09:00March 28th, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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3-27-12 Amid Alaska-Alberta Oil Tax Debates, Shell’s Pete Slaiby and Louisana’s Gary Chouest Create Advanced Arctic Icebreaker

Fairbanks News Miner by Max Buxton.  As the clock ticks down to the end of the legislative session, lawmakers are quickly giving shape to a proposed natural gas pipeline from Cook Inlet to Fairbanks. Houma Today by Nate Monroe.  In a matter of weeks, the largest and most advanced ship EdisonChouest Offshore has ever constructed will depart for the frigid Alaskan coast where it will service the oil-and-gas giant Shell Oil.  The ship, 360 feet long, took 2 million man hours and two years of construction to complete. Shell awarded [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:51:54-09:00March 27th, 2012|Alaska Taxes|0 Comments
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