Anchorage Daily News

State's gas pipeline chief quits, legislators say under pressure

Gov. Sean Parnell's in-state natural gas pipeline chief, Harry Noah, resigned Wednesday and said he needs to leave the state for a family farming business,

Obama asks Drue Pearce to leave gas pipeline post

The Alaska Republican who heads up the federal agency overseeing the proposed construction of the state's natural gas pipeline is stepping down at the request of President Obama.

Companies release reports on pipeline projects

Nine days after state officials published an update on TransCanada Corp.'s North Slope gas pipeline project, the team behind BP and Conoco Phillip's competing Denali gas-line project issued its own update Thursday.

Gas pipeline firm takes office space

TransCanada Corp. said it has signed a lease for office space in the Calais 1 building in Midtown.

Ramras concerned AGIA could block in-state gas line

State Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, said he plans to seek a legal analysis to determine if the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act of 2007 could thwart construction of a small-scale, in-state natural gas pipeline.

State says it's keeping close eye on gas line project

State officials said Tuesday that they are closely monitoring a major pipeline company's progress on a North Slope gas line to ensure the state's multimillion-dollar stake in the project is well-spent.

PDF: State report on AGIA pipeline project

Public can join in gas authority meeting

Public can join in gas authority meeting

The Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority conducts a public meeting at 1 p.m. today to discuss current and upcoming contracts and projects.

Backers of competing gas line projects prepare pitches

Energy industry giants are winding up their pitches for a North Slope gas pipeline next year, but the state and its critics remain at war over whether any of the hundreds of millions being spent now will result in a successful project.

Mackenzie pipeline arguments due in April

Canada's National Energy Board says it expects to hear final arguments on the proposed Mackenzie natural gas pipeline in April.

Port Authority pursues natural gas company

Despite its focus on building a pipeline, the Alaska Gasline Port Authority plans to buy a privately held natural gas company that relies on trucks.

Lawmakers order audit of state natural gas corporation

A legislative committee has ordered an audit of the state-funded Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority, charged with getting North Slope natural gas to market and to Alaska communities.

Gas pipeline project faces 'fierce' competition

The proponents of a multibillion-dollar North Slope gas pipeline got a sobering report Tuesday from a global energy consultant who ticked down the many obstacles to the project's success.

Alaska Politics blog: In-state gas line cost estimated at $3.93 billion

Denali gas line project delays certificate application

Denali, a joint project of North Slope oil companies BP and Conoco Phillips, has told federal regulators it plans to apply for a key certificate in October 2012 rather than the original target date of August 2011.

More on the gas pipeline

Alaska natural gas gets new market competition

If there weren't already enough barriers to building a gas pipeline from Alaska's North Slope, the Lower 48 recently entered its biggest-ever natural gas boom.

More on natural gas pipelines

Alaskan oversees gas line coordination for Obama administration

Beyond its $30 billion cost, there are thousands of steps on the path to the proposed pipeline that will take North Slope natural gas 1,700 miles through Alaska and Canada. One small federal agency headed by Alaskan Drue Pearce is overseeing federal coordination.

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TransCanada executive to speak

Anthony Palmer, vice president of Alaska operations for TransCanada Corp., will make an appearance Monday at the Westmark Hotel to talk about recent developments in plans to construct a pipeline to transport natural gas from Alaska's North Slope to the Lower 48.

Legislators question oil executives about gas line prospects

An executive leading TransCanada Corp.'s push for a North Slope gas pipeline on Tuesday spelled out for legislators what would happen if Alaska oil producers refuse to commit their gas to the project next year.

U.S. House energy bill has Alaska-friendly provisions

A sweeping energy bill was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, with the support of the panel's top Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

Legislators to review TransCanada-Exxon gas line plan

The Alaska Senate Resources and Energy committees will meet on Tuesday in Anchorage to review the agreement announced last week between Exxon and TransCanada Corp. involving construction of a natural gas pipeline.

Gas pipeline hearing postponed by House

The state House Energy and Resources committees have postponed a hearing scheduled for Monday in Anchorage on proposed North Slope gas pipeline projects and Exxon Mobil Corp.'s announcement last week that it is joining the TransCanada Corp. project.

Gas pipeline timeline

Interest revived in building a North Slope gas pipeline in 2000, when natural gas prices surprisingly spiked. Exxon Mobil Corp.'s involvement in that effort has evolved over the years.