Time to act

Governor asks Alaska producers and others for gas line application

Larry Persily

Petroleum News Juneau Correspondent

Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski wants legislative approval next year on a contract for payments in lieu of taxes for a natural gas pipeline, and he is calling on North Slope producers or any other qualified project developers to submit an application to start formal contract negotiations. “We anticipate....

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Time is running short

Just one or two producers could apply

Contract could cover all taxes