We added a new Sub-Tab, above, under 'Archives' for "Northern Gas Pipeline History".    It provides historical perspective from the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, the Alaska Gas Pipeline Federal Coordinator's office and from our own magazine and newspaper articles.  -dh Breaking story.... April 9 (Reuters) - Marathon Oil Corp said on Monday it agreed to sell its natural gas production, pipeline and storage assets in Alaska to privately held exploration and production company Hilcorp.  The sale includes 12.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas in storage as of the end of 2011, and [...]

Bloomberg by Colin McClelland.  Canadian natural gas rose as U.S. nuclear generation climbed from near a 10-month low and cooling demand approached double normal levels in parts of the South.   Alaska's Economy Is Threatened By Federal Administrative Actions and By the Alaska State Senate's Inaction.  Below Are Today's Examples of Both. Comment on Federal Actions:  Congressman Doc Hastings' (NGP Photo) office has been relentless in its effort to stop the Obama White House's end run around Congress' intent and authorizations.  One of the flagrant abuses of of the President's [...]

News Miner/AP by Becky Bohrer.  This could be the week the Senate releases its long-awaited oil tax plan. Those living in Anchorage should put Wednesday, April 4, 5 p.m. on their calendars for  a, "Public Rally For Fair Trials and Justice for Senator Ted Stevens (NGP Photo), at the PenAir Hangar, 6100 Boeing Avenue.  Enjoy the Rally, BBQ, good times.  Sign an open letter calling for government accountability and reform at www.alaskansforjustice.com. First thing Monday morning, 7 a.m. Alaska Time, I'll be appearing on Dan Fagan's television show to discuss the [...]

Canadian Natural Gas Declines on Lower U.S. Furnace-Fuel Demand--Bloomberg Alaska Dispatch by Ben Anderson.  An amendment to a bill that would have had sweeping effects on the oil and gas industry -- including opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling and given a jumpstart to the stalled Keystone XL pipeline -- was rejected by the Senate Tuesday by a vote of 41-57.  (Note: The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, IOGCC, has supported reasonable development of ANWR for many years, as in this 2009 resolution: 9-102.  One also notes that Alaska's [...]

Canadian Newswire.  Canada's manufacturing sector can build on its strengths and refocus its efforts on high value opportunities arising from development in the energy sector, says Hon.Jim Prentice (NGP Photo), Vice Chairman of CIBC. Earlier this week Alaskan leaders questioned presidential candidate News Gingrich on energy and natural resources issues--and NGP readers were able to call in and listen, courtesy of Consumer Energy Alliance.  President Obama and all Republican candidates have been invited as well.  Tomorrow (SATURDAY), candidate Rick Santorum will participate in CEA's second Alaska Tele-Town Hall and again, NGP readers are [...]

Calgary Herald by REBECCA PENTY AND YADULLAH HUSSAIN.Ottawa can prevent future oil and gas pipeline projects key to Canada's economy from falling victim to regulatory missteps by overhauling the review process, the C.D. Howe Institute said Wednesday.  The complexities identified in assessment of the Mackenzie Valley, Keystone XL and the Northern Gateway pipelines highlight the need for reforms, the public policy think-tank said in a report.  Alaska Dispatch by Amanda Coyne.  In a conference call with Alaskans today, former House Speaker and GOP presidential contender Newt Gingrich promised listeners that if elected, he would dismantle the [...]