Today’s Key Takeaways:  AOGCC announces Orphan Well Plugging Program for contractors.   JPMorgan sees oil at $150.  China buying/selling Russian natural gas for a profit.  Large U.S. Driller moves into LNG.   More gold in Southcentral Alaska.  AXPC asks Biden/Congress to “open arms” to LNG exports.  NEWS OF THE DAY: AOGCC Orphan Well Plugging and Remediation Program CALLING ALL CONTRACTORS!NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways: The real reason DOI cancelled the Cook Inlet lease sale? Biden faces test on future leasing.    FERC uses “Environmental Justice” to review proposed LNG terminal.  A picture (okay mining graph) worth 1000 words.  Why are Environmental Activists blocking green energy?  News of the Day: New emails undermine official reason for cancelling key oil and gas leaseKevin Schmidt, … read more

Permitting Reform Needed to Reach Clean Energy GoalsNadia Suben, C3, September 7, 2022 Last month, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed the Senate narrowly along party lines. The bill was saved only because Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) comprehensive environmental permitting reform in exchange for Sen. Manchin’s support of the IRA. This move is long overdue. America’s extraordinarily inefficient permitting … read more