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Dave Harbour, publisher of Northern Gas Pipelines, is a former Chairman of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, a Commissioner Emeritus of NARUC, NARUC's Official Representative to IOGCC and Vice Chairman of NARUC's Gas Committee. He served as Gas Committee Chairman of the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners. He also served as commissioner of the Anchorage Bicentennial Commission and the Anchorage Heritage Land Bank Commission. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree: English, at Colorado State University, a Master of Science Degree: Communications-Journalism at Murray State University and graduated from Utility Regulatory School for Commissioners at Michigan State University. He served as a Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs at Alaska Pacific University, taught bank marketing classes at the University of Alaska and was an English teacher at Los Alamos High School. Harbour served in ranks of Private - Captain during a 4-year assignment with the Army in Korea, Idaho, Georgia and Fort Meade and received the Meritorious Service Medal among other commendations. Harbour is also a past Chairman of the Alaska Council on Economic Education, the Alaska Oil & Gas Association Government Affairs Committee, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, the Export Council of Alaska and the Department of Commerce's District Export Council. He is a past President of the Alaska Press Club, American Bald Eagle Foundation, Consumer Energy Alliance-Alaska and Common Sense for Alaska. Harbour was instrumental in founding the American Bald Eagle Research Institute (UAS), the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, the Downtown Anchorage Business Partnership, and Arctic Power. He also served as CEO of several small Alaska organizations, including the Anchorage Parking Authority and Action Security, Inc. Harbour is also Chairman Emeritus of the Alaska Oil & Gas Congress. Harbour's wife, Nancy, is a professional, performing arts administrator and his three boys, Todd, Benjamin and William work in the fields of environmental management, energy marketing and medicine.
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3-9-17 New FERC Chairman

Headlines: Attorney Kevin McIntyre to be nominated as FERC chairman; How certain is that big oil discovery? Would you bet the farm on it or just a six-pack? ANCHORAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “MAKE IT MONDAY” FORUM US Army Corps of Engineers Update ANCHORAGE – On Monday, March 13, 2017, join the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and Col. Michael S. Brooks, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alaska District, for an update on the Corps' major programs, and current and future projects. He will highlight the Corps' Military Construction, Missile Defense, Civil [...]

By |2017-03-10T06:21:06-09:00March 9th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

3-8-17 Alaska’s Fiscal Crisis & Oil Taxes

Alaska Journal of Commerce Opinions   AJOC EDITORIAL: No sauce for the gander at House Resources Andrew Jensen As Ron Burgundy may say, “That escalated quickly.” Things went sideways not long after House... Read More     COMMENTARY: Raising oil taxes may not go well Robert Dillon Democrats in Alaska are once again sharpening the hatchet and taking aim at the state’s favorite... Read More     COMMENTARY: Determined optimism moving forward Curtis Thayer Having spent time in Juneau at the beginning of the legislative session for the Alaska Chamber’s... [...]

3-7-17 Former Alaska Gas Pipeline Federal Coordinator Describes Governor’s Request For An EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE To A Bureaucracy-Owned LNG Project

Op-Ed From Former Federal Gas Pipeline Coordinator, Larry Persily.... State signs on to cover costs of FERC contractor for EIS Larry Persily, Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour By Larry Persily lpersily@kpb.us March 7, 2017   (This update, provided by the Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor’s office, is part of an ongoing effort to help keep the public informed about the Alaska LNG project.) As part of taking over sole responsibility for the Alaska LNG project, the state has signed an agreement to cover the costs [...]

3-4-17 Day 1: On The Road Again, From Cuenca and Guayaquil, Ecuador to Peru

A personal note: Yes, we travel a bit.  For over a decade we have endeavored to provide daily updates to keep these Archives current for your current and future reference.  Our individual and family work and travel over the years has taken us to most states and Canadian provinces, to China, Europe, Korea, Japan, Russia, South America and the Middle East.  But no matter where we go, we think of you -- counting on us to maintain a complete archives of northern energy projects, people, maps, presentations, documents, news and commentary. [...]

3-3-17 Will Alaska Explore, Develop, Produce or Fold?

Will Alaska Explore, Develop, Produce or Fold? Roger Marks, Senior Oil & Gas Economist. Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour AOGA President, Kara Moriarty. Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour Pat Foley. Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour Join Roger Marks, Kara Moriarty and Pat Foley for a discussion about the newest tax legislation. Click here to register now. Event Invitation Alliance Bi-Monthly Breakfast Speakers:  Roger Marks, Economist Kara Moriarty, President/CEO, AOGA ​Pat Foley, Senior Vice President [...]

3-2-17 Alaska Regulation Changes: Production Tax Calculation and Tax Credits

Supplemental Notice of Proposed Regulation Changes Alaska Department of Natural Resources On February 14, 2017, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) published a Notice of Proposed Changes to regulations regarding the calculation of the net profit share production tax lease allowance, repeal the regulations regarding the exploration incentive credit, and make administrative changes such as updating addresses and/or providing for electronic communication with the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board and for DNR. See the link to this notice and relevant documents here:https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=184612 Now, DNR is publishing [...]

By |2017-03-02T10:41:25-09:00March 2nd, 2017|Alaska Taxes|0 Comments

3-1-17 Since Alaska Has Most Federal Land, New DOI Secretary Is Important Cabinet Post

Murkowski Congratulates New Interior Secretary  (Pssst.  The DOI secretary is the custodian of federal lands.  The majority of federal lands are in Alaska.  The majority of Alaska is composed of federal lands.  Therefore, Alaskans consider the DOI secretary one of the most vital cabinet posts.  -dh)                                                                                 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. [...]

By |2017-03-02T05:32:11-09:00March 1st, 2017|Commentary, Uncategorized|0 Comments

2-28-17 Alaska Has Room To Cut Spending…But Do Its Elected Leaders Have The Will?

Does Alaska have a Spending Problem?  Benchmarking is the Answer By Representative Lora Reinbold, February 26, 2017 Representative Lora Reinbold, Eagle River, Alaska. Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour The Governor, some in the Legislature and even some prominent Alaskans don’t believe Alaska has a spending problem.  They say that Alaska has a revenue problem and argue that Alaska needs to implement more revenue options, i.e. taking your money to fuel big government.  Their tired refrain is simply to argue, “you can’t cut your way [...]

2-27-17 Politicians attacking taxpayers is nothing new!

Breaking GOOD news HERE:  tax settlement improves investment climate!  North Slope Borough and ExxonMobil Alaska Production Inc. Settle Pt. Thomson Tax Appeals   Wealth takers justify their appetite for tax increases by criticizing wealth producers by Dave Harbour Just last week... ...we reported on how a hostile legislator mistreated a representative of Alaska's largest group of taxpayers.  Here's another take on the politician's hostility and her bias in favor of oil tax increase advocates. Actually, that's no surprise.   History in Alaska and throughout the U.S. and Canada is [...]

2-27-17 Breaking News: Point Thomson and North Slope Borough

Breaking news:  tax settlement improves investment climate! North Slope Borough and ExxonMobil Alaska Production Inc. Settle Pt. Thomson Tax Appeals (Barrow, AK)— “Today’s agreement to settle outstanding tax disputes on the valuation of Pt. Thomson development demonstrates another historic milestone for the people of the North Slope Borough,” pronounced Mayor Harry K. Brower, Jr., “Ever since I was sworn into office in July of 2016, one of my key priorities has been to establish partnerships and relationship building with external organizations for economic growth and empowerment in our North Slope [...]

By |2017-02-27T08:11:11-09:00February 27th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

2-26-17 A Look Back At The U.S. Purchase Of Alaska From Russia In 1867

We urge our Juneau readers to sign up for Thursday's historical presentation, described below.  -dh Juneau energy pioneers to speak to Chamber of Commerce Bill Corbus. Northern Gas Pipelines File Photo by Dave Harbour The Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon Thursday features representatives from one of the oldest establishments in Juneau, looking both at the past and to the future. The program, entitled “Energy for Juneau for 124 Years & Counting,” features two prominent figures from Alaska Electric Light & Power, and will serve as the basis of [...]

By |2017-02-26T01:28:13-09:00February 26th, 2017|Columnists|0 Comments

2-24-17 Politician Out Of Line….

From our Ak-Headlamp friends this sorry commentary on how one politician treats taxpayer representative: Representative Geran Tarr AOGA President, Kara Moriarty. Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour Shots fired. At Wednesday’s  house resource committee held on HB111.Kara Moriarty of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association was insulted by state consultant Rich Ruggiero’s comments. "He was insinuating that industry is not credible, and that these themes should not be believed. The reality is: the reason the industry does talk about stability, competition and jobs [...]

By |2017-02-24T11:55:24-09:00February 24th, 2017|Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics|0 Comments

2-23-17 Oil/gas Investing in a fiscally challenged state run by a government considering energy industry tax increases in a low price environment!

We always appreciate Ak-Headlamp's analysis.  Based on what you read today, we wonder if you will be buying oil stocks or selling?  You certainly wouldn't be inclined to invest large sums of your own money in a remote, Alaska North Slope pipeline/LNG project run by temporarily elected and appointed politicians and bureaucrats, would you?  You would?  Well, how about if that state were teetering on fiscal collapse and considering raising taxes on the oil industry in a low price environment?  -dh ______________________________________________________ Alaska Headlamp Commentary Yesterday, the Alaska State Senate [...]

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