Gas Pipeline

Denali files federal gas line right of way application

A joint pipeline venture featuring oil giants BP and Conoco Phillips turned in a federal right of way application for a 2,000-mile proposed gas line project. The collaborative effort, called Denali-The Alaska Gas Pipeline LLC, submitted the application to the Bureau of Land Management last month.

Work with producers is TransCanada's priority

How is TransCanada Corp.'s work on an Alaska gas pipeline progressing? Hal Kvisle, the company's chief executive, said discussions with the North Slope producers -- whose gas will be crucial to a successful project -- are continuing.

Anadarko mobilizing 2 rigs for 3 wells

Anadarko will expand its search for natural gas in the Brooks Range foothills this winter, using two rigs to complete up to three wells on state and federal land in northern Alaska. Anadarko started searching for natural gas in the foothills of the Brooks Range last winter.

Democrats revive tax measure on natural gas reserves

Three Democratic state lawmakers have revived a measure to tax Alaska natural gas reserves.

FERC's gas pipeline report positive

A key federal regulator has told Congress that substantial progress is being made on an Alaska natural gas pipeline but that it is still concerned about the challenge of reviewing applications from rival proposals.

Engineering firms chase opportunity in Alaska

Competition is heating up among major engineering and construction companies chasing a piece of major oil, mining and government projects in Alaska.

Canadian firm already working on gas pipeline

TransCanada Corp. doesn't yet have the state natural gas pipeline license legislators approved, but an executive with the Calgary-based energy firm says it has already started working on the huge project. At the top of the to-do list is snapping aerial photos of the Alaska pipeline route.

Point Thomson leases canceled

State officials have canceled nearly all the leases in the disputed Point Thomson oil and gas field, the fate of which remains tied up in court.

House funds $1,200 'resource rebate'

The state House late Tuesday passed a nearly $1 billion spending bill that includes funding for a potential $1,200 "resource rebate" for Alaskans plus preparations toward a natural gas pipeline.

Natives urge state to ease energy crisis

TransCanada CEO denies Exxon holds veto on gas pipeline

A published comment from TransCanada Corp. Chief Executive Hal Kvisle sent a chill through Capitol halls just days after the Legislature awarded the Canadian company an exclusive license toward a pipeline project.

TransCanada gets Senate's OK

Gov. Sarah Palin's natural gas pipeline license won final legislative approval Friday, and an executive for the Canadian energy company that will hold the license said his firm aims to start work right away.

Senate may vote on gas pipeline today

The Alaska Senate is down to its final days of the second special session to decide whether it will support a state license for a natural gas pipeline project.

Alaska Politics blog: TransCanada license clears supercommittee

Capitol comment not a threat

JUNEAU -- A ranking state representative said a TransCanada Corp. lobbyist called him Friday to smooth over hallway remarks that could have been taken as threatening.

Oil's 2-week price swoon showing up at the pump

Whether or not any bubble has burst, Americans now live in an economy where the prospect of a gallon of gas for less than $4 is cause for relief.

Gas line license moves on to Alaska Senate

The fate of a multibillion-dollar pipeline that could unlock 4.5 billion cubic feet of North Slope gas reserves daily now rests in the hands of 20 state senators.

House OKs gas pipeline plan

The state House voted 24-16 late Tuesday to approve an exclusive license for a Canadian energy company proposing to build a natural gas pipeline down the Alaska Highway to Alberta.