Gov. Bill Walker and the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation say there is global interest in Alaska’s gas, some lawmakers are skeptical.
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State gasline corporation raises specter of eminent domain
Community members weigh options as Alaska LNG project presses forward.
Energy bill fails; Murkowski blames House
The office of House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Wednesday there was no time left to pass an energy bill, according to the publication The Hill.
Utility officials: LNG could reduce cost of generating electricity in Tok
After Preliminary tests, AP&T believes it can save money by using a blend of diesel and liquefied natural gas for fuel to produce electricity. AP&T officials hope to try the approach in the future. They say it won’t be feasible until the price of diesel rises and the cost to transport LNG goes down.
In Asia, Walker’s gasline team gets audience but no deals
The governor’s Asia trip came as the state’s lead partners are backing out of the Alaska LNG megaproject the state is preparing to take over.
In latest high-profile resignation, head of state’s oil and gas division quits
Director at the center of Alaska’s fight with producers over North Slope gas marketing resigns
Pipeline Promises: Alaska’s quest for a natural gas line
A look at what’s worked, and what hasn’t, as the state tries to get its natural gas to market
Alaska emergency crews study up for nation’s first LNG by rail
Starting tomorrow, the Alaska Railroad will be the first in the nation to carry liquefied natural gas by rail. With the Federal Rail Administration’s blessing, LNG will travel the tracks from Anchorage to Fairbanks. As with any new venture, safety is always a topic of discussion.
As economics of gas pipeline shift, stakeholders mull state takeover
“We don’t want to move quickly at all costs,” said Alaska BP regional manager David VanTuyl. “We don’t want to rush into the largest energy project in North America that only ends up losing lots of money for all of us.”
State considers increasing ownership stake in Alaska LNG pipeline project
Nothing has been decided, though. The state is still in discussions with its three partners.