3-12-17 Making Sure Our Readers Caught This Late Thursday Piece

By |2017-03-12T12:32:54-09:00March 12th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Alternate Energy, Commentary, Competition, Control Government Spending, Crony Capitalism, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Federal Obstruction, Government Waste, LNG|

If you missed it, please find our LATE Thursday piece on Crony Capitalism in Alaska and Washington right here.... We continue to ask to a non-responding bureaucracy: “Who in his right mind could think a $45 billion gas pipeline/LNG project could go well if it were owned by a non-accountable government of temporarily elected and appointed officials?” Big spending politicians, crony capitalists and related special interests seem to be in control of Alaska’s fate as we close out this week.  

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3-11-17 It’s Like ‘Peer Review’ When So Many Who Research ‘Climate Change’ Agree It Is A Fraudulent Technique To Redirect Power And Money!

By |2017-03-12T12:38:35-09:00March 11th, 2017|Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Alternate Energy, Commentary, Control Government Spending, Crony Capitalism, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Global Warming|

Please reference: yesterday's Crony Capitalist commentary Yesterday we provided readers with a fairly detailed analysis of the Crony Capitalism that is inundating so much of the civilized world.  Liberal politicians and their constituencies of "true believing useful idiots" have already brought the great republics and democracies of the world very close to socialist dictatorship. The commentary and links below just arrived in our mailbag today, the day after our Crony Capitalism commentary. In yesterday's piece, we carefully outlined how Cronyism is able to succeed because of its ability to convince a [...]

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3-10-17 Crony Capitalists Exert Unwarranted Influence

By |2017-03-11T09:52:10-09:00March 10th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Alternate Energy, Commentary, Competition, Control Government Spending, Crony Capitalism, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Government Waste|

Please scroll down for today's crony capitalist commentary Today, our Aussie Oil & Gas energy analyst friend observes that, "Overnight Repsol announced an onshore discovery of 1.3 B bbls - the largest in the US for 30 years.  This follows on from similar sized discoveries in the State last year in the immediate offshore.  Unfortunately prices will likely need to solidly hold above US$50 before these will be developed in this high cost (and high tax) location."   We refer readers to the view of some that taxes do not [...]

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3-9-17 New FERC Chairman

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

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 [...]

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

By |2017-03-08T13:39:22-09:00March 8th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics|

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... [...]

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

By |2017-03-07T16:10:09-09:00March 7th, 2017|Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Competition, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG, Reader Comment|

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 [...]

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

By |2017-03-03T14:27:49-09:00March 4th, 2017|Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Commentary, Family, Notes From the Road, Personal|

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. [...]

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

By |2017-03-03T12:36:35-09:00March 3rd, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, LNG|

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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. [...]

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

By |2017-02-28T11:28:09-09:00February 28th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Reader Comment|

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 [...]

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

By |2017-02-27T11:22:06-09:00February 27th, 2017|ACES, Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Commentary, Competition|

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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