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Section IV - Other Items of Interest

Chronology of Events

Interest in the Alaska pipeline was revived in the early years of this decade by the ongoing strengthening in natural gas markets.  An important development was the passage of U.S. federal legislation in 2004 which provided loan guarantees, fiscal lift and established time lines for regulatory approval processes for a project bringing Alaska natural gas to markets. 

Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin’s administration is committed to commercializing Alaska’s vast natural gas resources.  Governor Palin has vowed to make an Alaska natural gas pipeline a priority for her government.  In March 2007, Governor Palin introduced new legislation, the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA).  The act was designed to induce construction of the pipeline and offer a transparent, expedient and competitive process to strike the right balance for the State, project proponents, gas producers and the United States.  TransCanada Pipelines Limited was ultimately awarded the AGIA license and is now eligible for up to $500 million in State funding to advance the pipeline proposal.

The Agency will continue to work collaboratively with relevant federal departments and agencies to develop a regulatory structure, in anticipation of a filing under the Northern Pipeline Act

Figure 1: The Alaska Natural Gas Transporation System and Figure 2: The Foothills Prebuild

References

For further information about Northern Pipeline Agency Canada, contact:

Northern Pipeline Agency Canada
580 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0E4

Telephone: (613) 992-9612
Fax:  (613) 995-1913

Ms. Cassie J. Doyle  Commissioner

Mr. Kevin Stringer A/Assistant Commissioner and Comptroller