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Congress divided over possibility of LNG exports

There’s a rift in Congress over whether the country should export its glut of natural gas.

Juneau Assembly passes resolution supporting electrical power extension

Juneau Assembly passes resolution supporting electrical power extension

The Juneau Assembly is now on record as supporting an extension of electric power to Cascade Point at the end of Glacier Highway, also known … more

Glacier Highway power resolution to go before Juneau Assembly on Wednesday

Glacier Highway power resolution to go before Juneau Assembly on Wednesday

The Juneau Assembly will consider a resolution expressing support for electric power to the end of Glacier Highway at a special meeting on Wednesday.

Shell’s oil spill containment gear ‘crushed like a beer can’ in testing

Shell’s oil spill containment gear ‘crushed like a beer can’ in testing

In September, a key test of underwater oil-spill equipment was a spectacular failure.

CBJ Assembly asks for resolution backing power to the end of Glacier Highway

CBJ Assembly asks for resolution backing power to the end of Glacier Highway

The Juneau Assembly has asked the city’s Law Department to draft a resolution calling for an extension of electrical power to the end of Glacier Highway.

EPA suspends BP from future government contracts

EPA suspends BP from future government contracts

Just weeks after BP accepted blame for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico; the federal government is announcing more punishment for the company.

Oil tax reform may play big role in national debt discussions

Tax reform could play a significant part of the debt package, and the oil and gas industry is making sure it keeps its tax breaks.

Shell concludes exploratory drilling operations in Arctic Ocean

Shell concludes exploratory drilling operations in Arctic Ocean

Shell Oil wrapped up its exploratory drilling season in the Arctic yesterday.

New road route for Tulsequah Chief Mine approved

New road route for Tulsequah Chief Mine approved

British Columbia environmental officials have approved a new route to the Tulsequah Chief Mine that avoids several traditional Native use areas and eliminates the need for Taku River barging.

Energy Independence For U.S.? Try Energy Security

There has been a long line of U.S. leaders who have preached the virtues of energy independence. Few, however, have explained precisely what this goal means.