Oil and gas industry ‘left harmless’ in Dunleavy budget, Democrats say James Brooks, February 24, 2019 Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed cuts to state services have drawn the ire of many Alaskans, but something uncut is drawing attention from the two minority members of the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, and Sen. Donny Olson, D-Golovin, said last week … read more

China en route to being world’s largest LNG import market Natural Gas News, February 21, 2019 China became the largest single gas importer in 2018 as demand again easily outstripped production. This raises two questions. How much more imported gas will it need in coming years, and how much will comprise LNG? The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2018, … read more

Feds advance Alaska’s Pebble gold and copper project with release of draft environmental review Alex DeMarban, Anchorage Daily News, February 20, 2019 The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled the first-ever draft environmental review of the controversial Pebble gold and copper project. The report is a key step in the regulatory process and will lead to a 90-day public comment period … read more