NEWS OF THE DAY: National Energy Tax to Sting American Families, Manufacturers, Small BusinessesMarcellus Shale Coalition Energy Blog, September 13, 2021 Congress is weighing a new natural gas tax that will sting American consumers and all businesses, despite President Biden’s pledge not to increase taxes on working families. The measure is buried in the massive $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill … read more

On Monday, September 13th, the Senate Resources committee heard a presentation from the state’s consultant on oil and gas issues, Gaffney Cline. The presentation focused on three topics: The Oil and Gas Industry Today Alaska in the Global Context Considerations for Alaska’s Oil and Gas Taxation Policy Key points made in the presentation: The oil & gas industry has been … read more

NEWS OF THE DAY: Los Angeles County Bans Oil And Gas DrillingCharles Kennedy, OilPrice.Com, September 16, 2021 In a unanimous vote, Los Angeles County backed a ban on oil and gas drilling, which means some 1,600 active and inactive wells would be shut down, the AP reported, adding the timeline for the shut-down has yet to be determined.  “The goal is … read more