During this week’s special session in Juneau, most lawmakers have been focused on whether the state should take a larger stake in the Alaska LNG project, which would build a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope.
Energy & Mining
Lawmakers relieved as Gov. Walker removes contentious gas reserves tax from agenda
Walker said he was taking the step after receiving assurances from the state’s partners in the Alaska LNG project that if any one company pulls out, it will not withhold its gas from the pipeline.
What is Alaska LNG? Part 2: Meet the liquifaction plant
In the second half of our series breaking down the project, I visited an LNG plant to find out what all the fuss is about.
Walker admin OKs cash for environmental study of Ambler Road megaproject
A proposed mining road through interior Alaska that was shelved amid the state’s multi-billion dollar budget crisis has been authorized by the administration of Gov. Bill Walker to spend more than $3 million to start an environmental assessment.
What is the Alaska LNG project? We break it down: Part 1
This session will focus on one thing: the Alaska LNG project. But if you’re like a lot of Alaskans, you might be a little fuzzy on the details.
West Virginia Tells The Story Of America’s Shifting Political Climate
There are few places where Obama is less liked than West Virginia. But for decades, Democrats could count on the state’s voters in presidential contests, with only rare exceptions.
Walker pulls reserve tax from special session
Walker pulled the controversial reserves tax from consideration after receiving assurances from the state’s partners in the Alaska LNG project that should any one company pull out, it would not withhold its gas from the project.
Walker: I’ll pull reserves tax if AKLNG partners cement withdrawal agreement
Walker has been pushing for a “withdrawal agreement” to ensure the project could go forward even if one company decides to pull out.
Murkowski’s irate, Interior nominee heard all about it
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has a pretty big gavel to pummel the Department of the Interior with as chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which oversees the department.
With Abandoned Gas Wells, States Are Left With The Cleanup Bill
The bust of the coal-bed methane industry has left Wyoming responsible for the exorbitant cost of plugging thousands of wells. The price tag for dealing with deep oil and gas wells may be even higher.