Thompson: Legislation not first option

But natural gas pipeline investors could ask for legislation requiring North Slope producers to take on partners

Larry Persily

Petroleum News Juneau Correspondent

Alaska investors lining up for a piece of a natural gas pipeline would prefer the major North Slope producers voluntarily let them buy in as partners. If not, however, they would consider seeking state or federal legislation requiring it. (See related story on page 1.) “We’ve met with the local mana....

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Legal requirement a possibility

Congressional chance not good

No requirement before state legislators