Commentary: Yesterday, we warned that Canada's decision to deprive China of oil sands energy because of its contribution to carbon emissions could result in a growing trend (spreading in Russia and Europe) toward using energy as a political and social weapon in international diplomacy.  As I was writing that message a 'greening' U.S. Congress was doing precisely what I feared, attacking Canada's oil sands carbon footprint (See the article below).  Those U.S. Congressmen involved are especially short-sighted insofar as their Administration allies insist on diminishing U.S. energy production by putting [...]

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Read our commentary below, then comment yourself! To our friends attending the Inuvik Petroleum Show: Enjoy the Musk Ox and Char...and safe travels!  (Enjoy our Inuvik Pix) Comment: From our Alaska perch, we have a high opinion of Harper/Prentice policies but wonder if the oil sands export policy cuts off Canada's nose to spite her face (See news below).  We believe there is serious doubt about the truth of current, global warming group-think and still more doubt that humankind much affects its direction anyway--since the oceans produce the greatest volume of greenhouse [...]

Today, friends and family gathered at the Ft. Richardson National Cemetery to honor H.A. "Red" Boucher who passed away earlier this year.  The ceremony was memorable for its Gun Salute, Folded Flag presentation to Vicky Boucher, Taps, Bagpipes, and a special poem tribute offered by Bob "Joker" Lupo (NGP Photo).  Many mutual friends met under the little outdoor chapel canopy, including Dave Donley, Mike Felix, Joe Griffith, Johnny Ellis and many more.  Red had always been intensely patriotic and public spirited, winning a handful of elective offices ranging from Fairbanks [...]

ADN.  The Port of Anchorage, which is in the midst of its own huge expansion, is the primary Alaska port for consumer goods coming in on container ships. Almost everything residents eat, wear or drive comes through it. Mat-Su wants to become a regional port for mineral exports and also is interested in fuel storage and in receiving materials such as the steel for the state's long-dreamed about natural gas pipeline, former Mayor Rick Mystrom (NGP Photo) said.  But the Port of Anchorage wants the steel pipe to come its way, [...]

Alaska Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Irwin's (NGP Photo) Gas Pipeline ADN Opinion - Something extraordinary happened on April 30, 2010. The Alaska Pipeline Project (APP) initiated the first ever open season for North Slope natural gas. The open season is a stage in the development of a pipeline project where the pipeline company negotiates with potential shippers to determine the terms under which shipping commitments will be made to the project. These ... Your author is in Ojai with the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners, having served as Chairman of the organization's [...]