Gas Pipeline

2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE

Kerttula raises concerns about bill on in-state gas pipeline

A proposal intended to advance an in-state natural gas pipeline project goes too far in giving authority to the Alaska Gasline Development Corp., the leading House Democrat said Tuesday.

Senate panel debates divestment in Iran

Untapped natural gas estimates lowered by 40 percent

The difficulty and uncertainty in predicting natural gas resources was underscored last week when the Energy Information Administration released a report containing sharply lower estimates in the Lower 48.

Federal regulators reschedule Anchorage pipeline meeting

Federal regulators have rescheduled to Feb. 13 a meeting in Anchorage on TransCanada Corp.'s proposed Alaska natural gas pipeline project.

2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE

Lawmakers propose measure to advance in-state gas line

Two Alaska House leaders are proposing legislation they see as empowering the Alaska Gasline Development Corp., which is leading efforts to develop an in-state gas pipeline.

Alaska lawmakers look for inexpensive solutions to crime

Fairbanks seeks natural gas distribution network

Fairbanks officials' pursuit of lower energy costs will take them to the Alaska Legislature this year.

Fairbanks pursues natural gas distribution network

Fairbanks officials will seek funding from the Legislature for a natural gas distribution network.

Gas line loan guarantee likely wouldn't apply to LNG plan

An Alaska natural gas pipeline project that would serve overseas markets seemingly wouldn't qualify for a loan guarantee under federal law.

TransCanada spokesman says gas line reports may be coming soon

A spokesman for TransCanada Corp. says the company will attempt to file environmental reports with federal regulators soon for its proposed Alaska natural gas pipeline but Terry Cunha can't say when.

Pipeline feasibility bill still an option, House speaker says

House Speaker Mike Chenault says his GOP-led caucus is weighing whether to push a bill aimed at getting more information about whether a major Alaska natural gas pipeline project is a worthwhile investment.

TransCanada to solicit market this year

TransCanada Corp., which has yet to secure agreements for a major gas pipeline in Alaska, must solicit the market again this year to gauge interest in its project.

Asia may be best market for Alaska gas, says Conoco CEO

Shipping to Asia-Pacific markets may be the best way to commercialize natural gas from Alaska's North Slope, the chief executive of Conoco Phillips said after meeting with Gov. Sean Parnell on Thursday.

TransCanada to solicit market this year

Big-three Slope oil CEOs to meet with Parnell

A virtually unheard-of meeting today between the chief executives of the big-three North Slope energy producers and an Alaska governor comes after a call by Gov. Sean Parnell for increased cooperation in planning for natural gas development.

Federal budget cuts hit gas pipeline liaison office

The federal office in charge of smoothing out permits for a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope now has to function with a greatly reduced budget.

Fairbanks borough OKs natural gas study

Officials have approved using a state grant to help pay for a natural gas distribution feasibility study for the Fairbanks area.

NordAq to develop Shadura gas prospect in Kenai refuge

NordAq Energy has not officially announced a natural gas discovery at its Shadura prospect in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, but amid rumors of a huge find the independent recently said it expects to produce "up to 50 million cubic feet" of natural gas a day for Southcentral Alaska starting in February 2013 and lasting about 30 years.

State skeptical about claim of huge Inlet gas discovery

Two state officials said Monday they are skeptical of Escopeta Oil's claim last week that it made a giant gas discovery in Cook Inlet, saying the company lacks the data to back its assertion.

Inlet natural gas discovery called largest in 25 years

Halliburton, Great Bear team up in shale play on North Slope

Skeptics beware. If you thought Great Bear Petroleum's plan to drill 200 wells a year in its North Slope shale acreage was unrealistic, the world's second largest oil field service company thinks you're wrong.

Task force zeroes in on shale development

House speaker plans in-state gas line legislation

Alaska House Speaker Mike Chenault on Friday said he plans to introduce legislation aimed at sustaining momentum behind an in-state natural gas pipeline project.

Parnell's gas-to-Asia plan has lawmakers intrigued

Task force zeroes in on shale development

What can the state of Alaska do to ensure that the potential of shale oil production on the North Slope becomes a reality?

Alaska governor talks gas and oil with BP CEO

Gov. Sean Parnell said Wednesday that he met for several hours with the chief executive of BP PLC during the first leg of his European trip, touching on issues ranging from a natural gas pipeline to how Alaskans might benefit if oil taxes are cut.

Yukon Pacific cedes gas pipeline grant

Yukon Pacific Corp.'s relinquishment of a right-of-way grant for a natural gas pipeline project should have no implications for any future gas line proposals.