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4/30: Hoovers: Gasoline Prices Hit 11 year high. 4/29: " In 2001, Arctic gas development is back on the front burner inside the industry." "'We must develop Canadian natural gas resources in the Northwest Territories and the Mackenzie Delta and bring this gas south as soon as possible to meet market demands,' Chretien told the crowd. 'The government of Canada will do what is required to ensure that the proper regulatory regimes are in place to facilitate the earliest possible movement of Canadian and American gas from the North to the southern markets.'" Whitehorse Star: "The Utilities Consumers’ Group held a peaceful demonstration and .... ...Yukon Energy Corp. (YEC) hosted a technical workshop to provide information on the Mayo-to-Dawson City transmission system project." 4/28: Schedule now for: IRWA Seminar, Gas Line/TAPS Renewal.
4/27: On 3/16, Representatives Whitaker and Croft (later joined by Kerttula) introduced HOUSE BILL NO. 190, "An Act levying and collecting an ad valorem tax on North Slope natural gas in place; and providing for an effective date." It was referred to Oil & Gas, Resources and Finance Committees. The Oil & Gas Committee heard the bill at 8 a.m. this morning in Room 124 of the Capital. (Photo, 4/27/01: Bob Stinson, President, CONAM Construction Company and Vice President of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, provided this testimony.) After the morning session, Aide for House Special Committee on Oil & Gas, Linda Hay, said "The testimony was overwhelmingly in opposition to the bill." The Committee reconvened at 5 p.m. this afternoon and Ms. Hay later confirmed that the entire day's testimony had opposed the bill. No committee member attempted to move the matter out of committee or kill it. The 2nd half of the 22nd Legislature will thus convene next January, with HB 190 still alive in this committee. See Author's editorial here.) 4/27: WASHINGTON, DC-- Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-Alas.) warned Thursday that US consumers could pay more than $3/gal for gasoline this 4/26HCS SB 164(O&G). Legislature expects Governor to sign by 5/11 4/25: Harbour editorial, Petroleum News Alaska, re: SB 164, April 2001, similar to this. 4/25: Governor Walter J. Hickel told the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner's Washington office he won't oppose the overland pipeline but thinks Alaska missed an opportunity in Asia. 4/25: AVAILABLE NOW: At the Westcoast Energy Inc. Annual General Meeting held on April 25, 2001, Michael Phelps, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer gave the following remarks with regard to "Opportunities in the North". 4/25: Mary Ann Pease told a Downtown Anchorage
4/25: Alaska isn't the only oil province with budget problems. The Edmonton Journal says of Alberta's new provincial budget this morning that, "Spending is up dramatically, gas revenues might soon tumble, and the debt could take up to 16 years to pay off." The story then says, "government will spend a record $21 billion this year, an increase of $4.1 billion, or 24 per cent, from last year." In another story today, it reports that current good-will between the two countries is good for Alberta's oil & gas-fired economy. 4/24: On 3/16, Representatives Whitaker and Croft (later joined by Kerttula) introduced HOUSE BILL NO. 190, "An Act levying and collecting an ad valorem tax on North Slope natural gas in place; and providing for an effective date." It was referred to Oil & Gas, Resources and Finance Committees. The Oil & Gas Committee will hear the bill Friday, 4/24 in Room 124 of the Capital. (See Author's editorial comment here) 4/24: This morning's Whitehorse Star reports rental vacancies rates in Whitehorse have fallen from 18.1% in March 2000, to 14.6% last month; median rents remained unchanged at about C$650/month. 4/23: Special roundtable with National Energy Board re: supply/demand projections, at the Canadian Oil & Gas Exploration Summit, May 29-30, 2001 Calgary.
4/22: Usually reserved for current news, but here's an excellent piece written for the Seattle P/I by Alaska Senate President Rick Halford (Photo-right) and House Speaker Brian Porter, that most Alaskans never saw. 4/24: Alyeska Pipeline Service Company President & CEO, David Wight, will discuss current issues with Commonwealth North. 4/21:
4/21: Gwich'in Steering Committee representative, Faith Gemmill celebrated Earth Day in Anchorage by attacking industry, state government, the Federal administration and ANSCA. . 4/21: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 158(RES) am, is "An Act directing the commissioner of revenue to prepare a report to the legislature relating to the state's participation in owning or financing a gas pipeline project; and providing for an effective date." The House Finance Committee recommended it be replaced with a substitute version. There is little controversy surrounding this bill
4/20: SB 76 - SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76 passed both Houses of the Legislature and was transmitted to the Governor today for signature. It is another relatively uncontroversial "Act relating to the Alaska Right-of-Way Leasing Act; and providing for an effective date. It coordinates the Alaska right of way leasing program with the Federal government's. 4/20 update: HCS SB 164(O&G) passed the House yesterday and was returned to the Senate for concurrence on minor changes. It will then move to the Governor's desk. 4/19: SENATE BILL NO. 143 passed House Resources today after approval of the Oil and Gas Committee. Next Committee of Referral is Finance. It is another popular bill, entitled, "An Act authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to enter into agreements with a person or persons desiring to own an oil or natural gas pipeline proposed to be located on state land for the purposes of providing for payment of the reasonable costs incurred in preparing for activities before receipt of an application under the Alaska Right-of-Way Leasing Act and for activities relating to the processing of an application under that Act; and providing for an effective date."
4/19: (Photo-right: Alliance leaders, Chuck Becker and Mary Shields attend IAEE Presentation, 4/19) 4/19:
Forest Oil Company's
Gary Carlson (See
Senate Testimony),
briefed Resource
Development Council for Alaska on "New Cook Inlet Prospects". See
AEDC's study. 4/19: New Lower 48 prospects demand due diligence of Northern Gas Line Planners. For example, see story on this new, 3 TCF gas field which may be underlying Delano, California; it would be largest in the Lower 48 West. 4/19: Two dozen citizens testified Yesterday in Fairbanks to the The Alaska Highway Natural Gas Policy Council (See schedule). Some gave ideas for improving the project and all were supportive. Speakers included Governor Knowles, Associated General Contractors president, Bert Bell, Great Northwest, Inc. President, Buzz Otis, and Alaska Native leaders from Healy Lake, Stevens Village and Tanacross. 4/18: This morning's
Whitehorse Star
addresses Canadian arguments: " Duncan argues the Alaska Highway route is the
logical choice because of the permitting work that’s already in place as a
result of the pipeline work done in the late 1970s. An offshore pipeline across
the Beaufort Sea, in unknown Arctic ice conditions, may never fly because of
environmental concerns, she has argued. 4/17: Mackenzie Delta exploration could expand. 4/17: SEMCO is a diversified energy company providing natural gas to over 350,000 customers in Alaska and Michigan. Tune in on their annual meeting to be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. EDT with William Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SEMCO ENERGY, Inc. Simply log on HERE.
4/14 BP's Juneau Report. While issued some months ago, it remains the most definitive public report on North Slope natural gas background and potential for commercialization. 4/12: Issued late yesterday by Petroleum News Alaska, Yukon Dene legal threat to Alaska Highway pipeline 4/11: SB 164 before House Resources, PASSED. See editorial. 4/11: Northwest Territories Premier Stephen Kakfwi attacks Federal government for lack of support. 4/11: Alliance Pipeline management changes. 4/10: Bush Plan Calls For ANWR Revenue. See MSNBC story on North Slope and ANWR poll results: 49% for 48% against. 4/9 (week of): Anchorage
4/6: US-Gas Sufficient if Drilling, Pipelines Expanded
4/5: Ottawa neutral re: Arctic gas pipeline April 6, 7 a.m.: "Foothills Pipe Lines' Commitment to Alaska." Alliance breakfast forum speaker, Anchorage Petroleum Club, John Shively, Senior Partner, Jade North, LLC. Shively, right, said that current California energy shortages could focus increased attention on Alaska's potential, 4/27/01 photo. 4/6: US-Gas Sufficient if Drilling, Pipelines Expanded 4/5:
Yukon Dene are threatening to place a legal
obstacle in the path of any Alaska Highway gas pipeline unless they see progress
on land claims negotiations.
(Editor's note: This is one of the reasons I
gave in
yesterday's editorial,
for not depriving the companies of leverage in bargaining. Lawmakers,
aboriginal and other groups in all governmental jurisdictions should not
underestimate their potential for allowing good intention to delay projects and
interfere with otherwise positive international relations between our two great
countries. -dh) 4/5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Governor Knowles' Alaska Highway Natural Gas Policy Council, Anchorage Sheraton. Briefings from: the North American Natural Gas Pipeline Group; Bill Britt, coordinator, Alaska Joint Pipeline Office; Mark Myers, director, Alaska Division of Oil and Gas; Jeff Smith, Senior Vice President-Public Affairs, Hill and Knowlton, Calgary; Bob Loeffler, senior partner, Morrison and Forester, Washington, D.C. (Photo: Natural Resources Commissioners Pat Porchot, Present, and Esther Wunnicke, Former, are Council members. See Ken Thompson's PowerPoint presentation.) 4/4: Voice of the Times Disagrees With Professors Over ANWR Opinion - And, Sweet Supports ANWR. Bush stance on Alaska refuge's natural gas puzzles some 4/3: NWT Leader Hits Alaska State Senate for Outlawing 'Northern Route' See author's editorial piece on this subject, and the bill, here. 4/3: Governor Knowles briefs Ziff Energy North American Gas Strategies Conference 4/2: Interior Secretary Tours Alaskan Arctic 4/2: Senate President Rick Halford (R-Chugiak) and Speaker of the House Brian Porter (R-Anchorage) have joined other Alaska civic and business leaders on the Alaska Highway Natural Gas Policy Council, Gov. Tony Knowles announced today. Knowles formed the 30-member council in January to address Alaska Highway natural gas pipeline public policy issues. 4/1: Pipeline Consortium to Spend $70 Million
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