Biloxi Round-up, by Dave Harbour (NGP Photo, with Arnold Jackson of Danbury Resources).  The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission was born in an age of intense emotional and economic dissent over a half century ago, at the dawn of the modern American oil and gas industry.  Authorized by an act of Congress to help states better coordinate the efficient removal of energy resources, the IOGCC today carries on a proud tradition of coordinating best practices among its over three dozen oil and gas producing states’ members.   Below, the Dallas News quotes remarks made by the new IOGCC President, Governor Rick Perry of Texas. The philosophy Governor Perry brings to IOGCC for his 2009-2010 term is consistent with Governor Brad Henry’s (NGP Photo-l) 2009 approach, noted here, " The IOGCC advocates for environmentally-sound ways to increase the supply of American energy. We accomplish this by providing governors of member states with a clear and unified voice to Congress, while also serving as the authority on issues surrounding these vital resources.  The Commission also assistsstates in balancing a multitude of interests through sound regulatory practices. Our unique structure offers a highly effective forum for states, industry, Congress and the environmental community to share information and viewpoints to advance our nation’s energy future. We stand dedicated to securing resources needed to ensure our nation’s energy, economic and national security."  North Dakota Commissioner Lynn Helm (NGP Photo-r) with support from Executive Director Mike Smith NGP Photo-l) conducted the business meeting wherein the resolutions adopted were generally consistent with the leaders’ philosophy.  They included positions in support of oil and gas research initiatives, Congressional action in support of hydrocarbon development in ANWR, education of students in petroleum sciences, regulatory approvals for long-term natural gas pipeline and sgtorage agreements, among other actions.  (Scroll down for earlier stories.  More coming Thursday and Friday….)

Dallas News by Elizabeth Souder.  The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, a voice against climate change legislation, named Gov. Rick Perry chairman (NGP Photo with IOGCC Associate Executive Director Gerry Baker).  Perry, who doubts humans contribute to climate change, has used the issue to campaign for reelection. In a speech to IOGCC members in Biloxi, Miss., he called a climate change bill being considered by Congress "the single largest tax in the history of our nation," and warned the bill would trigger massive job losses and inflation.He said: "It is great to be here in Biloxi, in the company of people who have a clear understanding of energy based on science and experience, not assumptions and paranoia."

Calgary Herald by Dan Healing.  After a year of numerous royalty changes from governments in both Alberta and British Columbia, researchers at investment bank Peters & Co. felt the time was right to revisit, reassess and update.Their verdict is . . . B.C. still has the more attractive royalty regime on comparable Montney formation horizontal Dawson-type wells.  Alberta has brought in Band-Aides aplenty to help the oil and gas sector after its new royalty framework started at the worst possible time last January. There’s the optional transitional royalty program, a drilling incentive program that pays $200 per metre on qualifying wells until April 1, 2011, and a new well royalty reduction.