8-5-15
CBC.ca Energy East pipeline opposed by Anishinaabe Water Walkers CBC.ca Energy East pipeline opposed by Anishinaabe Water Walkers ... opposition to TransCanada's plan to convert the natural gas pipeline to transp....
8-3-15
Today's very relevant energy clips for NGP readers: The Maritime Executive: A Vote for Responsible Arctic Development *David Holt Q&A (NGP Photo) Shell’s Arctic drilling is expected to begin soon. MarEx spoke to David Holt, President of the U.S. Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), to discuss what it means for Alaska and the nation's Lower 48 states. Jobkeeper Alliance: Consumer Group, Organizations, Elected Officials and Regulators Voice Concern on EPA “Clean Power Plan” *CEA Mention The American economy is literally energized by one of the world’s most complex and efficient machines – the nation’s [...]
8-2-15
Calgary Herald Energy East pipeline will cost more than $12 billion, TransCanada says Calgary Herald For two thirds of the way, TransCanada aims to convert an underused natural gaspipeline and then build all new pipe through Quebeck and....
7-26-15 Canada-owned oil sands mine in Utah to begin producing in fall
Canada-owned oil sands mine in Utah to begin producing in fall Mining by Cecilia Jamasmie. Canada’s U.S. Oil Sands (TSX-V:USO) is fine tuning details to begin production at its mine in eastern Utah, the first commercial oil sands operations in the United States, after receiving final regulatory approvals from local officials late last week. While the mine had already been approved for construction, the Calgary-based company recently submitted a proposal to expand it. The Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining approved that plan, but ThinkProgressreported it did so on the condition that the [...]
7-18-15
Point of personal privilege: We pay homage to our late friend, Mike Burns (NGP Photo). This obituary is very well done. ADN report. -dh Petroleum News by Kristen Nelson. The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority will keep Fairbanks Natural Gas management in place as it works toward expanding natural gas service in Fairbanks-North Pole area. In a July 10 submission of supplemental information regarding its application to acquire a controlling interest in.... Petroleum News by Gary Park. British Columbia Premier Christy Clark wants to make real history in the provincial legislature [...]
7-15-15
Murkowski Calls Attention to Alaska’s Isolated Energy Systems Calgary Herald by Dan Healing. Canada’s natural gas industry will continue to shrink unless liquefied natural gas export terminals are built, an outcome that requires prompt regulatory approvals, says the lobby group representing the largely Calgary-based oil and gas business. In a report Wednesday, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said Canadian gas production will decline steadily over the next decade as burgeoning production from U.S. shale gas fields moves into its traditional consumer markets in the American Midwest and Northeast, as well as in Central Canada. [...]
7-11-15
NGI Daily by Joe Fisher. For decades, multiple Alaska governors have tried to push through a pipeline to commercialize the state's North Slope natural gas. Gov. Bill Walker's strategy so far has been to keep a close eye on the project timeline and to emphasize Alaska's role as a "sovereign" in dealings with partners. Walker told NGI that since the 1980s he has believed a pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal that could access Asian markets were a better bet than a just a pipeline to carry gas to [...]
6-29-15
Calgary Herald TransCanada: Alberta's tougher CO2 rules bolster case for Keystone XL Calgary Herald The Calgary-based pipeline builder outlined its rationale in a letter sent Monday ... In May, Ottawa announced it aims to cut Canada's greenhouse gas ...
6-30-15
Calgary Herald TransCanada: Alberta's tougher CO2 rules bolster case for Keystone XL Calgary Herald The Calgary-based pipeline builder outlined its rationale in a letter sent Monday ... In May, Ottawa announced it aims to cut Canada's greenhouse gas ...
6-26-15 Murkowski Highlights Importance of Alaska’s Energy Resources
AJOC. Jason Walsh has been appointed to lead the State Pipeline Coordinator’s Office, effective June 1. Walsh directs the office tasked with developing and maintaining large-diameter oil and gas pipeline right-of-way leases and lease compliance efforts for multiple pipelines, including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. Murkowski Highlights Importance of Alaska’s Energy Resources Energy Panel Chairman Calls for Upgrade of Nation’s Energy Policies Washington, D.C. – In the final video introducing the Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska., calls for an upgrade to our nation’s [...]
6-21-15
iFreePress.com (blog) Enbridge transfers liquid pipelines business in $30B deal – Business – CBC News iFreePress.com (blog) Enbridge Inc.is planning more investments in Canada's natural gas and power sector as well as pursuing global opportunities after freeing up cash ... Calgary Herald, opinion by Peter Breedyeld. ... the royalty review should change its focus from getting more dollars per barrel, cubic foot or tonne, to getting fossil fuels out of the ground faster. This means giving royalty discounts to companies that can get new fossil fuel projects up and running faster, and streamlining the approval [...]
6-20-15
Fraser Institute. It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for Kinder Morgan’s proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. The Santa Barbara oil spill has irritated already-sensitive public concern about oil pipelines. And as the pipeline’s review before the National Energy Board continues, several new reports commissioned by municipalities and groups in the region have expressed serious concerns about the potential effects of an oil spill. One study found that more than one million birds might be affected by a spill and 100,000 could possibly be killed as a result. Another assertedthat millions [...]
6-19-15
Homer News by Tim Bradner (NGP Photo). The state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corp. has developed preliminary designs for “offtake” facilities that would allow communities to take natural gas from a large-diameter gas pipeline, if one were built. The designs were presented to AGDC’s board of directors at its June 11 meeting. CANADA'S ENERGY CITIZENS. Canada’s oil and gas industry strives to continuously improve our safety record and the safe transportation of our energy products. When it comes to tanker safety we have a record to be proud of and we are [...]
6-17-15
Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC's Casey Sullivan (NGP Photo) reports the company has acquired a 75 percent working-interest ownership in NordAq Energy Inc.’s Tulimaniq leases located in Smith Bay on the North Slope of Alaska. Smith Bay is approximately 150 miles west of Prudhoe Bay and is well documented for its extensive hydrocarbon potential. Slightly more than 117,000 acres (gross), the 26 leases were assigned to Caelus Energy Alaska Smith Bay, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Caelus. As a result, Caelus becomes the operator and will lead the exploration drilling [...]
6-11-15
Today's Energy Links From Consumer Energy Alliance: Town Hall: Follow the Trend: Support Energy Development A new trio of polls shows what’ll be at the top of Americans’ minds when they hit the voting booths next year to elect a new commander-in-chief – energy production. Surveys administered recently by Consumer Energy Alliance show that more than 80 percent of voters in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina – the first three primary states – said that candidates’ energy policy would be a key decision point on how they vote next [...]