From Ak-Headlamp:  In a report released yesterday, in the Alaska section, BP said that about 16,200 people owed their jobs to the company, divided among direct employees, contractors and other support staff. That's a drop from more than 24,200 jobs in 2014, according to the oil producer's two most recent reports. "This is largely reflective of the price environment we're in," said Dawn Patience, press officer for BP Alaska. BP's U.S. Economic Impact Report 2016 is an annual update on the company's activities. With operations from Alaska to the Lower 48 and in deep-water [...]

Still on the road, but posting important updates as we receive them! Canada's National Energy Board says the three-man panel assessing TransCanada's (NYSE:TRP) proposed Energy East pipeline will step down "to preserve the integrity" of the board, a decision sure to drag out an already lengthy appraisal process. Critics had urged the dismissal of two of three panel members after it emerged that they had privately discussed the project last year with former Quebec Premier Charest, who was working for TRP as a consultant at the time. Environmentalists say the [...]

Still on the road....  Check for updates! BP has no Prudhoe gas marketing info to share, company says

On the road....   Check for updates.  :)

Political cronyism should not govern tribal recognition by Elise Daniel Press Secretary, House Committee on Natural Resources   The current tribal recognition process under the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is severely flawed, fraught with political exploitation and cronyism. Ahead of tomorrow’s markup on H.R. 3764, let’s take a closer look. Take Michael J. Anderson and Kevin Gover, for example, both BIA Clinton administration appointees. In the waning days of the Clinton administration, they “quietly reversed” the recommendation of the Department of the Interior (DOI) historians [...]

CBC: Enbridge buying Spectra Energy for $37B in stock to create pipeline giant Alberta landowners have filed 1,500 claims for missed rent payments Argentina overbought LNG; delays, diverts or cancels some cargoes Gas industry execs set up online market for LNG spot sales Japanese-operated LNG plant in Australia nears end of construction ExxonMobil prepares for long-term LNG demand growth Brad Keithley, NGP Photo by Dave Harbour We urge readers who may be able to multi-task this week to listen to our friend, Brad Keithley's RADIO [...]

The Alliance starts its breakfast season with a look at Prudhoe Bay and its future with guests Senator Cathy Giessel and Commissioner Cathy Foerster with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Reserve your seat  at the Dena'ina Center today! NEW THIS YEAR: Sponsor the Alliance breakfast for $300 and be given a seat at the Head Table and the opportunity to place company promotional material on tables. Contact Rebecca if you’re interested in sponsoring this breakfast. …and don’t forget, we’ve moved to the Dena’ina and doors now open at 6:30 for a 7:00am start time! Breakfast [...]

NorthernGasPipelines, A Tweet you were mentioned in got retweeted! Jason Brune @jasonbrune My good friend & fellow transition team co-chair @daveharbour gave a great talk today on Alaska's gas pipeline dream pic.twitter.com/EL5i1a5Ka9 10:00 PM - 24 Aug 16 Retweeted by Renee Limoge Reeve @ReneeLReeve To 166 followers.

How Alberta's Carbon Emission Cap Will Reduce Oil Sands Growth  Summary The Alberta government has proposed implementing a 100 megatonne (Mt) cap on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that result from oil sands operations. This paper estimated future emissions levels from oil sands production using oil sands production forecasts to 2040 from the National Energy Board. Based on estimates of future production, this policy has the potential to constrain future oil sands production. In a scenario based on current emissions intensity levels, the policy could reduce cumulative production between 2025 [...]

Just think fish plant Alaska Dispatch News added by Editor on August 21, 2016. Saved under Editorial Fish plant. Just think fish plant when you hear about the state taking the reins of the $55 billion Alaska LNG Project that aims to move North Slope gas south for liquefaction and then shipment to Japan. Fish plant. That long ago boondoggle cost Alaska $50 million and now the state – not unlike governments everywhere – wants to embark on something best left to private interests where being accountable – Sarah Palin [...]

Note our focus in yesterday's post on Alaska's and Alberta's move toward socialism...and on the plight of Venezuela's chaotic socialist economy State ... will soon take over Alaska LNG by: Alex DeMarban The state gas line corporation on Thursday laid out a timeline for taking over the massive Alaska LNG project by year's end. The board also approved the opening of a state office in Houston, Texas, that will be much smaller than the combined project's current 120-person office there, where officials said activities are slowing. ExxonMobil, BP and ConocoPhillips in recent [...]

From this week's Petroleum News (We recommend subscribing!): AKLNG sets Mat-Su community meetings  08/14/2016 (Trouble viewing this article? Click here) The Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas project has scheduled community meetings in Houston on Aug. 23 and in Wasilla onAug. 24. Both meetings will be from 6-8 p.m. Members of the Alaska LNG team will provide project updates and share information about upcoming resource reports. The Houston/Big Lake/Wi.... EIA: US production continues to drop  08/14/2016 (Trouble viewing this article? Click here Slope drilling down  08/14/2016(Trouble viewing this article? Click here) The U.S. Energy [...]