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2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quarterly loss hits $3.3B at Postal Service
Teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service's quarterly loss ballooned to $3.3 billion amid declining mail volume and the soaring costs of health benefits for future retirees.
Timeline of events of nationwide mortgage deal
On Thursday, 49 states reached a $25 billion deal with the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses that occurred after the housing bubble burst.
Natural gas price up on production cuts
The price of natural gas jumped Thursday after a major producer said it is aggressively cutting production.
Pa. to get $266M from foreclosure abuse settlement
A landmark settlement with the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses will deliver about $266 million in aid to the state for struggling homeowners or people who lost their homes, state Attorney General Linda Kelly said Thursday.
NC banking regulator overseeing US mortgage deal
The regulator chosen by banks and attorneys general to oversee Thursday's $25 billion settlement over widespread mortgage abuses has a reputation for balancing the industry's health with consumer interests.
Parnell's gas-to-Asia plan has lawmakers intrigued
Parnell calls for gas line that allows for liquefaction, export
Conoco Phillips to revisit options for LNG plant
Stalled gas line may need new injection of funding
Alaskans have chance tonight to attend gas line forum
Conoco buys Marathon LNG plant interest
Wielechowski backs tax exemption
Firm begins its second Peninsula well; could produce by December
Unions join conservationists protesting Canada-US oil line
TransCanada hopeful on gas line despite lacking customers
TransCanada still hopeful for gas line, calls for tax certainty
Alaska lawmakers put in-state gas line official on hot seat
Federal gas line coordinator, TransCanada to deliver updates
Additional order extends Kenai LNG plant 2 more months
Utility, refiner form pact to truck North Slope gas
Federal environmental regulators plan to begin gas line review
Senate committee plans hearings on in-state natural gas pipeline
Alaska must be aggressive on gas pipeline, Begich says
Lawmakers look at state ownership of ''bullet'' gas pipeline
In-state gas pipeline excites lawmakers
Lawmakers antsy for progress on pipeline
Natural Resources appoints new division heads
BP, Conoco drop bid to build Alaska natural gas pipeline
Natural gas pipeline forum will be broadcast on TV this weekend
USGS says NPR-A exploration depends on viable gas line
Swiss firm shows plan to turn natural gas into gasoline
TransCanada says bill may violate license
Bill proposes special fund for gas pipeline
Proposal to drop gas pipeline support stalls in Legislature
Debate over state aid in gas line may get pushed aside
Denali gas line group also will miss deadline for shipper deal
House panel hears factors behind Kenai plant closure
Kenai closure reminder of fragile gas market
TransCanada in eye of Kansas storm
In-state gas line would need heavy subsidies, report says
Conoco, Marathon to close gas liquefaction plant on Peninsula (2/9/11)
Legal review planned for gas pipeline bill
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