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4-7-15 Gasline Confirmations Today
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4-7-15 Gasline Confirmations Today

Federal Obstruction, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG

4-7-15 Gasline Confirmations Today

Calgary Herald by Stephen Ewart. Record oil production, increasingly complex energy transportation issues and unprecedented public engagement aren’t enough to prevent a nearly 25 per cent cut to the budget and large reduction in staff at the National Energy Board over the next two years. News of the “operational realities” confronting the NEB — which will mean 73 fewer employees — emerged late last week with release of its 2015-16 Report on Plans and Priorities. The reason for the drop-off in funding is easily explained.(More) KTOO. The Senate Finance Committee plans confirmation hearings for Gov. Bill Walker’s appointees to the Alaska [...]

By Dave Harbour|2016-12-22T22:28:23-09:00April 7th, 2015|Federal Obstruction, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments

4-1-15 Happy April Fools Day! Commentary: Are We The Fools?

See National Ocean Policy Council Alert Here! (Readers will understand the importance of this alert after reading today's commentary, below. -dh) See Part 4, Alaska Economic Report Below Related Commentary: "The Sting" Last Friday, former Alaska Legislator Beth Kerttula, posted this NEW OCEAN POLICY announcement: "Today, we are releasing the first Report on the Implementation of the National Ocean Policy, which highlights the progress we’ve made since we released an action plan last year. From supporting the ocean economy to ensuring the security of our ports and waterways, and from improving [...]

By Dave Harbour|2016-12-22T22:28:23-09:00April 1st, 2015|AGDC, Alaskanomics, Arctic Policy, Commentary, Interior Energy Project (IEP), OCS|0 Comments

3-22-15

Fairbanks News Miner Editorial. Other than the state’s budget deficit, the state’s most important decision with regard to its future is the path it will take to a natural gas pipeline. After many years of stagnation under the failed Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, there have been signs of progress in the state’s goal of developing a large-diameter natural gas pipeline that would both supply the state’s gas needs and provide for substantial export. More....

By Dave Harbour|2016-12-22T22:28:32-09:00March 22nd, 2015|Interior Energy Project (IEP), Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments

2-25-15 We Are Optimistic That Good Intent Will Win The Day Over Daunting Challenges!
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2-25-15 We Are Optimistic That Good Intent Will Win The Day Over Daunting Challenges!

Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas

2-25-15 We Are Optimistic That Good Intent Will Win The Day Over Daunting Challenges!

We Are Optimistic That Good Intent Will Win The Day Over Daunting Challenges! A tale of two pipelines and two chief executives: President Barack Obama and Governor Bill Walker by Dave Harbour (Note: By Friday more links, references and other minor modifications will be added for archive purposes.) We must be optimistic! After all, who wants to even contemplate the bankruptcy of Alaska or the destruction of America's way of life? So in our Churchillian way, we will never, never, never, give in to pessimism and will fight to the [...]

By Dave Harbour|2016-12-22T22:28:34-09:00February 25th, 2015|Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas|0 Comments

2-24-14 Australian Investor Comments On Governor Walker’s Gas Project Rhetoric!

TransCanada's Keystone XL: This IHS study finds that Keystone XL replace other heavy crude imports from countries like Venezuela. What if he vetoes? 5 Keystone XL pipeline hurdles still ahead Keystone XL pipeline will be approved, Greg Rickford predicts Keystone bill would be vetoed by Obama, White House says Keystone XL pipeline bill passes major hurdle in U.S. Senate Keystone XL pipeline project decision back in Obama's hands Australian Investor Speaks! Our Northern Gas Pipeline (NGP) friends will want to tune in today to Alaska legislative video conferences dealing with [...]

By Dave Harbour|2016-12-22T22:28:34-09:00February 24th, 2015|Alaska Taxes, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, Reader Comment|0 Comments

2-23-15 We continue to wish Alaska’s new governor well, but hope there’s not a screw loose somewhere….
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2-23-15 We continue to wish Alaska’s new governor well, but hope there’s not a screw loose somewhere….

Commentary, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas

2-23-15 We continue to wish Alaska’s new governor well, but hope there’s not a screw loose somewhere….

In tomorrow's posting, we'll explain why we struggle with the logic of recent public statements. -dh Meanwhile, we urge our readers to carefully listen to Governor Bill Walker's words from his news conference last week. Then, we suggest that our discerning readers fill in any blank spaces by absorbing Walker's message in his Saturday, Mat-Su Frontiersman Op-ed piece: From Sunday's Fairbanks News Miner comes this related Op-ed by Senate Resources Committee Chairman, Cathy Giessel (NGP Photo): See Harold Heinze's 2-21-15 letter to Senator Giessel, here. Walker sincerely shares the same goals as myself, [...]

By Dave Harbour|2016-12-22T22:28:34-09:00February 23rd, 2015|Commentary, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas|0 Comments

2-19-15 Interior Energy Project Suggestion….
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2-19-15 Interior Energy Project Suggestion….

Commentary, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Reader Comment

2-19-15 Interior Energy Project Suggestion….

BP and Commonwealth North: Two economic reports offer "Good News for Alaska" Commonwealth North hosted its 9th annual Alaska Assets Review on February 18. The program recognizes that as shareholders of “Alaska Inc.” the citizens of Alaska need to be informed about how the assets of their company are performing. This year Northrim Bank President and CEO Joe Beedle (NGP Photo-L) and former Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell (NGP Photo) presented the performance review. Read full report.... BP’s Annual Energy Outlook also appeared this week; it has become one of the most reliable sources on the topic of the future of [...]

By Dave Harbour|2016-12-22T22:28:35-09:00February 19th, 2015|Commentary, Interior Energy Project (IEP), Reader Comment|0 Comments

2-4-14 Interior Energy Project Follow Up

Alaska's Challenge of Cash & Energy Shortage: FOLLOW UP NEWS AND REPORTS See our earlier reports: New IEP Announcement; Series: Part I, Part II and Part III Useful Links, Interior Energy Project (IEP): 2-20-15. Commentary, AIDEA questions asked and answered and Harvest Alaska's letter. 2-2-15. Spectrum LNG letter to Governor Bill Walker 2-2-15. Ray Latchem email to NGP 2-2-15 KTOO on IEP 1-28-15. ADN on IEP 1-28-15. AIDEA's IEP News Announcement 1-8-15. AJC On Old IEP Failure 10-25-14. News Miner, IEP Permitting Complete 9-19-14. AIDEA-MWH Sign Agreement 7-3-14. MWH Announcement 1-1-14. ABM on Flint Hills Closing RCA's Docket Link re: FNG, Harvest Alaska RCA's [...]