2-7-10 Environmental Attacks Threaten Canadian and Alaskan Arctic Activity

See how Alaska's own government threatens Arctic investment! See today's Alaska Dispatch story on Alaska tax issues. 1.  Mackenzie Delta.  CBC News.  An environmental review panel's recommendation to impose noise limits on any Mackenzie Valley pipeline facilities built inside a bird sanctuary could scuttle the $16.2-billion project, its backers have told the National Energy Board.  Globe and Mail Story.   2.  National Petroleum Reserve Alaska.  (Note:  We observe that Alaskan officials are rightfully upset at the Federal actions below--beyond their control--that deter investment in the State.  We also observe that [...]

11-18-09 NARUC ISSUES DRILLING MORATORIA REPORT – OFFICIALS DEBATE AGIA IN FAIRBANKS

Fairbanks News Miner, by Christopher Eshleman.  State officials said Tuesday night that efforts to spur construction of a massive natural gas pipeline are on schedule despite skepticism from critics and some lawmakers.  The plan, pitched by former Gov. Sarah Palin under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, is projected to have drawn $150 million in investments from the team of TransCanada and Exxon Mobil by mid-summer, according to an October progress report. *     *     * National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) 121st Convention, Chicago, Ill.  Monday, Gas [...]

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