Gas Pipeline

Ted Stevens calls for priority on in-state gas pipeline

Former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens said Friday there's not enough market for Alaska natural gas in the Lower 48 to justify a pipeline through Canada, and that the state should instead pursue construction of pipelines to Kenai and Valdez to export gas to Asia.

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Shale oil dims prospects for Alaska gas, legislator fears

The majority leader of the Alaska House returned from last week's Energy Council meetings in D.C. with pessimism for the future of a big gas pipeline from Alaska through Canada to the Lower 48.

Key panel holds first hearing on increasing size of Legislature

2010 ALASKA LEGISLATURE

Gas line no sure bet for state revenue

Under some scenarios presented to the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, if the big natural gas pipeline is built, the state could make nothing off the gas and might even see a drop in oil revenue.

Proposal lays out when state pays for executive travel

Chinese seen as potential buyer of Alaska natural gas

Alaska officials are looking to China and what some believe will be that country's strong demand for natural gas to help the state advance its long-held pipeline dreams.

TransCanada Corp. defends proposed gas pipeline project

News of a higher price than expected and competition from other gas supplies are fueling skepticism among legislators that TransCanada Corp. can deliver on a natural gas pipeline to the Lower 48.

TransCanada files open-season plan for proposed gas line

TransCanada Corp. on Friday filed with regulators hundreds of pages of new information describing how it plans to obtain commitments for natural gas to fill its proposed multibillion-dollar North Slope pipeline.

PDF: TransCanada open-season request

Permanent Fund earnings proposed for building in-state gas line

House Speaker Mike Chenault introduced a bill Monday calling for an advisory vote on using Alaska Permanent Fund investment profits to build a pipeline to bring North Slope natural gas to the Railbelt.

Open season starts in July for North Slope gas

The Alaska natural gas pipeline project backed by North Slope producers BP and Conoco Phillips plans this summer to seek customers that would ship gas through the proposed pipe.

State's gas line chief likes eye of storm

Bob Swenson can see the storm coming, and he's getting ready to ride it out. On Dec. 28, when Gov. Sean Parnell picked the state geologist to lead the effort for an in-state natural gas pipeline, he had a busy day on his hands.

Parnell names new in-state gas pipeline coordinator

Gov. Sean Parnell has chosen a state geologist to take over the job of in-state gas pipeline coordinator, a position that was vacated last month.

Cook Inlet has enough gas for now, state study finds

Despite recent public debate about future natural gas shortages in Southcentral Alaska, the Cook Inlet area contains enough known natural gas to supply the region's energy needs for a decade or longer, according to a new study by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

PDF: DNR Cook Inlet reserves study

Outgoing bullet gas line chief cites indecision

Harry Noah said Tuesday he's quitting as the governor's in-state gas pipeline chief amid frustration over a civil war between competing plans for Alaska's energy. He said he concluded the state is "wrapped around the axle."

President nominates Persily to natural gas pipeline office

President Barack Obama has nominated Larry Persily, a former journalist and political aide, to serve as the federal coordinator for the Alaska natural gas pipeline project.

Ramras wants resignation investigated

Alaska state Rep. Jay Ramras has asked the governor to investigate the resignation of a natural gas adviser, saying he believes key state officials tried to block a study of a proposed natural gas pipeline.

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

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