House panel votes to stop oil drilling in Arctic refuge Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, May 1, 2019  A House panel approved a bill Wednesday that would block drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), advancing a key Democratic priority. The bill approved by Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee repeals a controversial provision included in President Trump’s 2017 tax law. The provision opened … read more

China acquires 20 percent stake in Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 Project Malte Humpert, ArcticToday, April 30, 2019 Building on the success of that first project, Novatek is thus far sticking with the same project partners. As the company announced, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) each secured a 10 percent share, mirroring … read more

Marathon Submitted Application To FERC To Modify LNG Plant Jennifer Williams, KSRM 920 AM, April 29, 2019 Marathon Petroleum submitted a request, dated on April 12, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requesting authorization to construct and install modifications to the existing Kenai LNG Plant located in Nikiski. Referred to as ‘Trans-Foreland’ Pipeline Company, who operates under Marathon, is listed … read more