Alaska moves ahead on natural gas issues

Funding closer for state project, private development negotiations

Larry Persily

Petroleum News Government Affairs Editor

With less than seven weeks left in the session, Alaska lawmakers are moving toward funding — and expanding — the state’s efforts to get a natural gas pipeline built. The Senate Finance Committee has approved a bill adding to the job of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority to include consider....

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Bill would give authority more time

More money possible later in session

Authority looks forward to additional funding

Senator prefers private ownership