1-8-13

By |2016-12-22T22:31:18-09:00January 8th, 2013|Interstate Gas, You Read It Here First|

Just When Alaska Needs Lessons On Economics 101, the United States Association For Energy Economics (USAEE) Will Be Holding Its 32nd Annual Conference In Anchorage in July.  Here's the Impressive Agenda, A Call for Papers, and Registration--Courtesy Of Alaska Oil and Gas Economist, Roger Marks (NGP Photo)! Commentary: Energy and Capital's Keith Kohl says Alaska's economy is doomed to collapse--and it all has to do with TAPS throughput, as we've been reporting for years.  If national attention begins to focus on Alaska's economic decline more and more, we suspect that interest of [...]

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1-7-13

By |2016-12-22T22:31:18-09:00January 7th, 2013|Intrastate Gas|

This Morning, Alaska Support Industry Alliance General Manager Rebecca Logan Discusses Strategies For Economic Survival, Alaska Energy Infrastructure and Federal Government Overreach With Talk Show Host Dan Fagan and His Associate,  Elizabeth Giardina Celebrate its 30th Anniversary with the Alaska Support Industry Alliance! Homer News by McKibben Jakinsky.  Homer isn't the only city trying to figure out how to finance natural gas delivery to city residents and businesses. Homer's little neighbor to the east, Kachemak City, is in the same boat.   Alaska Dispatch by Alex DeMarban.  Alaska's effort to develop the [...]

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1-6-13

By |2016-03-13T03:43:03-09:00January 6th, 2013|Commentary, Federal Obstruction|

ADN by Mike Dunham.  The overwhelming majority of Alaska is getting colder and has been since 2000, according to a study by researchers with the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.  (We note that several of the Obama Administration decisions to inflict the Endangered Species Act furies on Alaska are based on the notion that although various species (i.e. Polar Bear (NGP Photo), seals, beluga whales) are doing well in Alaska, they COULD someday be adversely affected by global warming/climate change and that the government should, therefore, restrict human activity [...]

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1-5-13

By |2016-03-13T03:43:03-09:00January 5th, 2013|Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas|

Amid pressure of 'fiscal cliff,' Senate moves Alaska gas line bill  -  Petroleum News  -  The bill (S. 302) would allow for construction of a natural gas pipeline through Denali National Park and Preserve. The planned pipeline would run 737 miles ...

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1-4-13 Alaska’s Budget Policy Is Unsustainable But Fixable

By |2016-12-22T22:31:19-09:00January 4th, 2013|Alaska Taxes, Commentary|

From Ziff Energy: North American gas resource has the capability to deliver over 90Bcf/d by 2020.  Western Canada will provide 15% over which the Montney Tight Gas region is a third.  While Western Canada full cycle costs are slowly being ground down to $5.15/Mcf in 2011 from a high of $8.70/Mcf in 2007, the economic uplift of LNG is boosting the net gas price for the producer.   Alaska's State Budget: The Good News and the Bad News Commentary by Dave Harbour Yesterday, the University of Alaska's Institute of Social [...]

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1-3-13 – Northern Gas Pipelines: “Canadian Policy Making At Its Worst”

By |2016-12-22T22:31:19-09:00January 3rd, 2013|Federal Obstruction|

Globe and Mail, by Brian Lee Crowley and Ken Coates, re: Northern Gas Pipelines's Difficult History.  The bitter debate over the Northern Gateway oil pipeline project shows Canadian policy-making at its worst. A piece of nationally significant infrastructure, the project is currently mired in a toxic mess, assailed by environmentalists, targeted by vote-hungry B.C. politicians and publicly challenged by many first nations. You could be forgiven for feeling a dreadful sense of déjà vu. MORE RELATED TO THIS STORY INTERVIEW Canada’s pipeline squeeze Joe Oliver’s biggest challenge ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE Stalled pipelines cast shadow over [...]

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1-2-12

By |2016-12-22T22:31:19-09:00January 2nd, 2013|Uncategorized|

  Gas News From Office of the Federal Inspector:   Marcellus production reaches 7 billion cubic feet of gas per day Florida utilities double reliance on gas-fired generation Japan’s November LNG imports down 4.5% from a year ago Chevron’s move helps, but Canadian LNG needs to compete on cost Chevron deal at Kitimat could take priority over Australia expansions Woodside, Shell and partners face decision on Browse LNG project BG secures U.S. Export-Import Bank loan for Australia LNG project Conoco signs deal to search for shale gas in China Huge [...]

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1-2-12

By |2016-12-22T22:31:19-09:00January 2nd, 2013|Uncategorized|

Homer Tribune by Alan Boraas. Former Anchorage Daily News opinion editor Matthew Zencey has written a definitive book on the Gov. Sarah Palin (NGP Photo) years titled, “Unlikely Liberal: Sarah Palin’s Curious Record as Alaska’s Governor,” now out from Potomac Books.  Palin lovers won’t like it. There is no image adoration that obscures critical thinking. Palin haters won’t like it either. Make no mistake, Zencey is professionally frank....    While many believe ACES to be of great benefit to Alaska, AGIA is another matter. Zencey describes AGIA’s novel approach of [...]

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1-1-13

By |2016-03-13T03:40:49-09:00January 1st, 2013|Uncategorized|

Alaska Dispatch by Mike Knoche.  The Fairbanks North Star Borough would like to expand the use of (LNG) beyond the current 1,100 customers, and it reported in June that proposed spur lines would carry gas from Fairbanks to many outlying areas and save residents between $4,500 and $6,300 ... (annually).  The same report puts the average cost of retrofitting your home from heating fuel to gas at about $8,000. The study estimates the local pipeline to cost $230 to $600 million, but Borough Mayor Luke Hopkins said the plan considered only [...]

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12-31-12 – Alaska Intrastate Gas Project To Be Separated From Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

By |2016-12-22T22:31:19-09:00December 31st, 2012|Commentary, Intrastate Gas|

Alaska Journal of Commerce by Tim Bradner.  ... 2013 could be pivotal for Alaska’s oil and gas industry. Comment.  We cannot maintain our lifelong tradition of proclaiming, "Happy New Year", today.  This is because we have seen and delivered to faithful readers convincing proof that in these last four years America has become a different country and will never again be what our parents and forefathers envisioned.  On a brighter note, we can earnestly celebrate the hope and everlasting peace that may come from being personally prepared for the 'new [...]

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12-30-12

By |2016-03-13T03:48:31-09:00December 30th, 2012|Uncategorized|

Governor's Office.  Governor Sean Parnell today announced the State of Alaska is evaluating a potential challenge to two decisions by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) listing the ringed seal and the bearded seal as threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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12-29-12

By |2016-03-13T03:48:15-09:00December 29th, 2012|Uncategorized|

Open house for truck drivers and entry level field techs in Pearsall, TX - Jan 3. Send resume to jdobbs@selfopportunity.com — Chesapeake Careers (@CHKcareers) December 28, 2012

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12-28-12

By |2016-03-13T03:48:14-09:00December 28th, 2012|Intrastate Gas|

Fairbanks News Miner by Jeff Richardson.  Golden Valley Electric Association has applied for a lease with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources to build a half-mile-long natural gas pipeline on the North Slope.

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12-27-12

By |2016-12-22T22:31:19-09:00December 28th, 2012|Commentary, Government Waste|

Environmental Protection Agency: "Lisa Jackson Leaving EPA In January."  (Commentary on Government Waste, By Dave Harbour) We received an email about Jackson's upcoming departure with this message: "This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."   We boldfaced two words above to demonstrate the abysmal lack of business and economics knowledge possessed by this federal agency and Administration.  Of course, our readers know that the Taxpayers paid for the agency to spread its propaganda throughout the country via a sophisticated mass delivery program known as, "GovDelivery". [...]

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12-26-12

By |2016-12-22T22:31:19-09:00December 26th, 2012|Uncategorized|

 Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects: Office of the Federal Coordinator   Oil and gas news briefs December 26, 2012 Chevron buys out Encana, EOG on Kitimat LNG project Anadarko, Eni agree on joint LNG project in Mozambique Comments due by Jan. 24 on U.S. LNG exports study Sen. Wyden prefers value-added production over LNG exports State agencies raise concerns over proposed Oregon LNG terminal Cheniere signs up Bechtel to construct third and fourth LNG trains Gas exporting nations talk about supply-and-demand management EPA fracking report not expected until late 2014 [...]

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