Enviro-Activists Have Created A War Against Civilization--Throughout North America!  -dh We comment on today's blog by our Aussie O&G Analyst friend: Remember Governor Walker's recent trip to Japan (Very productive and groundbreaking...NOT; the Japanese will happily consider buying Alaska's gas 1) at the right price, and 2) if Alaska gas can be transported to Japan.  But should Alaska market its royalty gas or let the experienced producers do it?  Will Japan need gas when Alaska's project is complete?  How can Alaska's gas project be sanctioned if the Governor refuses to support [...]

Economic Death Spirals: Part I By Dave Harbour Economic Death Spirals are never pleasant and can vary in impact.  As a former utility regulator, I was always on the lookout for potential utility death spirals, for their impact could bankrupt utility investors, make utility rates unaffordable for consumers and/or threaten the lives of those dependent on life sustaining heat, light, water and sanitary services.  A utility death spiral can strike when rates become too high for consumers to afford.  In such a case, fewer consumers can pay for the service.  [...]