Alaska's Fiscal Crisis Archives - Page 11 of 22 - Northern Gas Pipelines

3-29-17 Governor’s Government LNG Marketing Efforts Cost Much, Produced Little to Nothing

If you had a multi-billion dollar private sector project... Courtesy Buzzfeed. ...would you hire a government bureaucracy to do it for you? Actually, this is what is happening. The citizens of Alaska elected a lawyer who takes over a private sector project, flies around Asia and the Lower 48 on marketing trips, and continues to operate LNG marketing offices in Japan and Houston while supporting tax increases on the oil industry and presiding over a state that refuses to significantly cut its operating budget while its subsidized budget [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-04-06T04:24:21-09:00March 29th, 2017|AGDC, Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Commentary, Competition, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments

3-25-17 Failing to balance the budget, Alaska democrats seek to increase taxes as thousands of private sector employees lose jobs!

Resource Development Council for Alaska alerts citizens to today's hearing For reference see the jim Janson (lynden CEO) speech here re: solve the fiscal crisis! The House Finance Committee will take public testimony on the House Resources Committee Substitute for House Bill 111 (oil tax policy reform) tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at your local Legislative Information Office. Remarks must be concise as testimony will be limited to two minutes. If you are not able to testify in person, please call 844-586-9085 for the call in number to deliver your [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-25T06:56:40-09:00March 25th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Canadian Energy Policy|0 Comments

3-22-17 Between a rock and a hard place….

Courtesy: BregsForum.com Differences over future divide Alaska Legislature. Philosophical differences between members of the House and Senate are raising the risk that the Legislature ends the session without resolving the state’s ongoing budget crisis. GREAT NEWS FOR AMERICA, AND A GOOD OMEN FOR FUTURE ALASKA POLICY IMPROVEMENTS -DH Bishop Response to Successful Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2017 CONTACT: Parish Braden or Molly Block (202) 226-9019 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Department of the Interior’s Lease Sale 247 for oil and gas [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-22T11:13:39-09:00March 22nd, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Federal Progress, Ocean Policy, OCS|0 Comments

3-21-17 Economist Roger Marks Fact Checks Lawyer’s “Fair Share” Cliché (UPDATE)

Calgary Herald by Javier Blax. Exxon Mobil Corp., Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Chevron Corp., are jumping into American shale with gusto, planning to spend a combined $10 billion this year, up from next to nothing only a few years ago. (Many Alaskan and Alberta elected officials -- obviously -- have no concept of the principle of worldwide competition for attracting natural resource investment dollars. -dh) Critical Thinking The end of the Alaska Legislature's 2017, third trimester approaches. The socialist-leaning House majority has cut off debate on their [...]

By wpnorthern|2018-08-16T17:11:37-09:00March 21st, 2017|ACES, AGIA, Alaska Governor Bill Walker, Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Columnists, Commentary, Competition, Government Waste, LNG|0 Comments

3-17-17 State Owes Industry Investors Stability

More coming.... Resource Development Council for Alaska BREAKFAST FORUM SERIES Yesterday's Presentation Breakfast: March 16, 2017 - Dena'ina Center "Fix the Fiscal Problem Now and Don’t Destroy Our Resource Industries" Jim Jansen. Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour Jim Jansen, Chairman, Lynden and Co-Chair, KEEP Alaska Competitive Coalition (Video coming) Here is last week's presentation, 3/2/17: What's Next For Caelus? by Pat Foley, Senior Vice President Alaska Operations, Caelus Energy Alaska LLC Breakfast Packet (pdf) • PowerPoint Slides (pdf) RDC Breakfast 03-02-17 from Resource Development Council [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-16T11:47:37-09:00March 17th, 2017|ACES, Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Arctic Policy, Competition, Control Government Spending|0 Comments

3-16-17 We have trusted you, President Trump, to maintain your correct climate change (hoax) position. Please do not let one or two close advisors deter you from the right course!

Photo: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kusher, for whom we have held great regard based on their dispassionate, logical, loyal and wise counsel. If we ourselves misunderstand the larger picture and strategy, we invite additions/corrections and will highlight any corrections at the top of this and/or subsequent postings, as is our custom. The accuracy of our archives is our most important priority. -dh Congratulations, Mr. President, on moving to pull back EPA’s fuel efficiency standards! "The president's daughter and son-in-law pushed the Republican executive to get rid of [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-16T12:18:24-09:00March 16th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Commentary, Control Government Spending, Crony Capitalism, Enviro-Industrial-Governmental Cabal, Global Warming, Trump Administration Energy Initiatives, You Read It Here First|0 Comments

3-15-17 Murkowski Prioritizes Energy Infrastructure

Globe & Mail. Shell left Alaska, now trims Alberta and B.C. investments. Alaska state senators scour budget in hopes of $300M in cuts Climate bill faces tough sledding in Alaska legislature (See our related Commentary) Today we also provide our many readers who knew him, an obituary and personal comments about Dennis Hebner, a great friend. -dh Senator Lisa Murkowski. Northern Gas Pipelines file photo by Dave Harbour Murkowski: Energy Infrastructure Is Central to Our Way of Life Highlights Critical Role in Making Energy Cleaner, More [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-15T11:55:30-09:00March 15th, 2017|Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, ANWR, Arctic Policy, Canadian Energy Policy, Dakota Access Pipeline, Federal Progress, Keystone XL, Trump Administration Energy Initiatives|0 Comments

3-13-17 Prudhoe Discovery Heightens Saudi Anxiety – N. Korea Could Heighten Alaska/US Anxiety

Saudi Arabia: "Game Over, Man" By Christian DeHaemer Written Monday, March 13, 2017 “My grandfather rode a Camel, my father rode a Camel, I drive a Mercedes, my son drives a Land Rover, his son will drive a Land Rover, but his son will ride a Camel." — Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum The Mother Lode Over the weekend, Repsol SA announced a giant find onshore in Alaska. Some 1.2 billion barrels of oil have been discovered on the North Slope, marking the biggest onshore discovery in the [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-13T15:59:10-09:00March 13th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics|0 Comments

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

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.

By wpnorthern|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|0 Comments

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!

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 [...]

By wpnorthern|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|0 Comments

3-10-17 Crony Capitalists Exert Unwarranted Influence

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 [...]

By wpnorthern|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|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... [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-08T13:39:22-09:00March 8th, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics|0 Comments

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 [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-07T16:10:09-09:00March 7th, 2017|Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Competition, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG, Reader Comment|0 Comments

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. [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-03T14:27:49-09:00March 4th, 2017|Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, Commentary, Family, Notes From the Road, Personal|0 Comments

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 [...]

By wpnorthern|2017-03-03T12:36:35-09:00March 3rd, 2017|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Alaskanomics, LNG|0 Comments

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