2-11-16 Supreme Court Reins In EPA On Carbon Dictates

TODAY'S Gas and LNG Pricing Comments From Our Aussie Energy Expert   Mining.com.  The IEA just came out with their monthly report... headline - grabbing sentence that they had in there was that oil markets might "drown" in over-supply due to rising inventories.  Oil & Gas Journal Report Applies to Alaska and Canada: “Given the cost of restarting production, many producers will continue to take the loss in the hope of a rebound in prices,” says Robert Plummer, WoodMac vice-president of investment research....​  (How long can this possibly go on, we [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:33-09:00February 11th, 2016|Federal Obstruction, Federal Progress, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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2-1-16 My Pipe Dream At Any Cost?

My Pipe Dream At Any Cost? by Dave Harbour First: An Auction Story You have been waiting for the big auction and this is the day. The most famous artist in your great land created an oil painting decades ago that happened to feature the big black and white husky which begat the great, great, great, great, great grandson which fathered your constant companion, "Jake". Your emotional attachment to the estate sale painting of that famous sled dog sire has captivated your attention for weeks, since the passing of your neighbor and best human [...]

By |2019-03-19T09:34:15-09:00February 1st, 2016|Commentary, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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1-25-16 Alaska Legislative Report On Week 1 – Today Begins Week Two

ALASKANOMICS LEGISLATIVE WEEK 1 REPORT (See Original Here) Here's a chance for our readers to comment on Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, an invitation from Senate President, Kevin Meyer (NGP Photo).  We've commented and hope you will, too!  -dh As Alaska faces an unprecedented budget challenge this year, the Senate Majority would appreciate your feedback in our annual start-of-session survey here: www.alaskasenate.org/poll Your opinions are important to us as we deliberate the issues facing our state.  Thank you  for taking the time to provide your input.    We look forward to hearing your [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:42-09:00January 25th, 2016|Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Commentary, Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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1-21-16 “Our Own Worst Economic Enemy”

Yesterday, we commented on the passing of our dear, respected economist friend (and sometimes friendly antagonist) of almost 50 years, Arlon Tussing (NGP Photo).  Apropos of today's title, he once testified in a way that more liberal readers might have found offensive: Comment: Arlon's wise counsel outlives him as those close to him knew it would.  Often politicians try to solve, with other peoples' wealth, economic problems better left to free enterprise solutions guided by Adam Smith's invisible hand.  -dh Before the Congress succumbs to any renewed yearning for a "National Energy Strategy" to serve [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:43-09:00January 21st, 2016|Arctic Policy, Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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1-13-16 Getting Alaska’s Financial House In Order

(Yesterday Anchorage reader Meera Kohler (NGP Photo) told us about an error and Ottawa reader Tom Harris informed us of an addition to include.  We are always quick to make necessary changes.  For the 15-year life of NGP, we have asked readers to help us make this a valuable research resource.  Accuracy is critical and for your continuing help, we are grateful.  -dh) Alberta, Alaska's natural resource sister in Canada is facing it's own fiscal challenges.  The revered Fraser Institute says Alberta's problem has more to do with over spending than with low oil prices. [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:44-09:00January 13th, 2016|Alaska Taxes, Alaska's Fiscal Crisis, Commentary, Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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1-11-16

A New News and Policy Analyst In Town Describes A New Team Of Alaska Oil and Gas Exploration Companies Below we bring you excellent policy commentary on issues related to the Alaska gas monetization project, www.AkLNG.com, and the state's related fiscal crisis.  Alaska Headlamp also describes efforts by Alaska's Regional Native Corporations to explore for oil and gas in rural Alaska. We've monitored Alaska Headlamp in these pages since it appeared late last year.  Now, we officially welcome it to the public dialog!   Today's Alaska Headlamp analysis and commentary: New [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:44-09:00January 11th, 2016|Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas|0 Comments
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1-9-16 Government Gasline Ownership Based On Greed Not Need?

SUBSCRIBE TO PETROLEUM NEWS.  Gara: AKLNG needs to stay the course.  House Rep. Les Gara  (NGP Photo) has been around for several plans to advance a natural gas pipeline and believes the state is on the right track, but adds there are unknown variables that could still derail future progress. The Anchorage Democrat who serves on the House Finance Committee says the state made the.... *     *     * Our Commentary.  We have a hunch that as time marches on, more and more legislators will conclude that [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:44-09:00January 9th, 2016|Commentary, Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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12-19-15 TransCanada’s Energy East Project Cost Grows

Mining, by Cecilia Jamasmie.   TransCanada Corp (TSX, NYSE:TRP), the company behind the rejected Keystone XL pipeline, filed Thursday a revised application for its Energy East pipeline that includes route changes, and pegs the total cost of the project at $15.7 billion, compared with an initial cost estimate of $12 billion. The new plan makes nearly 700 changes to the pipeline, which would take Alberta crude to an Irving Oil refinery in New Brunswick, in response to concerns for environmentally sensitive areas, such as the Bay of Fundy, in Atlantic Canada. “Canadians want assurances [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:47:45-09:00December 19th, 2015|Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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11-30-15 Climate Meetings Begin Today: World Effort To Accumulate Power

Early Monday Report.... CLIMATE DEPOT: Prominent Scientists Declare Climate Claims Ahead of UN Summit ‘Irrational’ – ‘Based On Nonsense’ – ‘Leading us down a false path’   Here's the latest update from AkHeadlamp.   We encourage our readers to also monitor AkHeadlamp by registering here: http://bit.ly/1OdpLVY MIT Climate Scientist Dr. Richard Lindzen: 'Demonization of CO2 is irrational at best and even modest warming is mostly beneficial.' - 'When someone says this is the warmest temperature on record. What are they talking about? It’s just nonsense. This is a very tiny change [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:46-09:00November 30th, 2015|Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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11-24-15 On Being Positive About Alaska’s Investment Climate – Big Pipelines Alberta Carbon Policy “Winners”?

Here is our archive reference to the Resource Development Council's important, 36th ANNUAL ALASKA RESOURCES CONFERENCE   Seeking Alpha:  Enbridge and TransCanada seen as winners from Alberta's carbon policy   Governor Bill Walker's Response To Tesoro Alaska's Announcement Comment: "On Being Positive" This ADN piece (Left column) by Nathaniel Herz provides additional insight into the attitude and leadership style of Alaska's governor.  Readers will be interested, as well, in this compelling essay on gubernatorial leadership written by retired BP pipeline executive, Al Bolea (NGP Photo). At times, we have lamented on how our work these [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:47-09:00November 24th, 2015|Commentary, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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11-24-15 Gas Pipelines and Alaska’s History: From Our NGP Video Reference Library

Northern Gas Pipelines: Video References The United States Government Has Broken Its Statehood Compact With Alaska In So Many Ways That The Economic Survival Of The 49th State Is In Peril! Commentary by Dave Harbour Someday, we will align Alaska gas pipeline historical events with political, social and other major mileposts in the state's history. Included in our sources will be a video produced by the State of Alaska under Governor Wally Hickel's direction (i.e. Broken Promises); and, an important documentary created by legendary Alaska talk show host and commentator, Dan [...]

By |2019-11-19T12:18:44-09:00November 24th, 2015|Commentary, Dearly Departed, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas|0 Comments
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11-23-15 Can A “Business As Usual” Attitude Overcome Alaska’s Financial Crisis?

EIA: U.S. proved oil and natural gas reserves rise in 2014 Comment: Premier Notley, like President Obama is taking actions that can be touted at the upcoming Paris Climate Change Conference where the top UN climate change official has said the true goal of environmental activism is to "destroy capitalism".  -dh See today's Alaska Headlamp Today, in the United States Supreme Court, nine Alaska organizations filed an Amicus Brief .... Calgary Herald by Stephen Ewart.  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley effectively put the first limits on unchecked growth in the oilsands — through a 100 mega-tonne annual cap on greenhouse gases.... [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:47-09:00November 23rd, 2015|AGDC, Alaska Taxes, Commentary, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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11-21-15 AGDC President Resigns

AGDC Accepts President’s Resignation; Approves TransCanada Acquisition State of Alaska Full 25% Equity Partner in Alaska LNG Export Project November 21, 2015 Anchorage, AK – At a special meeting held today, the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) board of director’s accepted the conveyance of TransCanada’s interests in the Alaska LNG export project and authorized a payment of $64.6 million to TransCanada for those interests. The board also accepted the resignation of AGDC President Dan Fauske (NGP Photo) who tendered his resignation prior to the start of this morning’s meeting. More On AGDC [...]

By |2016-12-22T22:27:47-09:00November 22nd, 2015|AGDC, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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11-21-15 More AGDC Shake-ups!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   No.. 15-151 Contact: Katie Marquette, Press Secretary – (907) 269-7447 Aileen Cole, Deputy Press Secretary – (907) 269-7458 Governor Walker Appoints Former Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor to AGDC Board November 20, 2015 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker announced his new appointments to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors today. Luke Hopkins of Fairbanks will join the seven-member board, which oversees the agency’s efforts to build a natural gas pipeline and liquefaction plant in Alaska. Mr. Hopkins is the former mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. He will [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:46:12-09:00November 21st, 2015|AGDC, Interstate Gas, Intrastate Gas, LNG|0 Comments
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11-14-15

CBC News.  For the past 25 years, oil and gas exploration in the Beaufort Sea has kept Inuvik on an economic roller coaster. In March 2011, the National Energy Board granted final approval for the Mackenzie Valley natural gas pipeline after the federal cabinet signed off on the long-delayed $16.2-billion project. Low natural gas prices have kept the project on the drawing board since then, although in August, Imperial Oil asked the National Energy Board to extend the sunset clause on regulatory approval through 2022 in the hopes that gas [...]

By |2016-03-13T03:45:43-09:00November 14th, 2015|Arctic Policy, Interstate Gas|0 Comments
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