Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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Heavy oil might be the future of Alaska petroleum developmen
December 14, 2009
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Christopher Eshleman
FAIRBANKS — Seven years ago, Frank Murkowski entered the governor’s office after defeating Fran Ulmer at the polls. The campaign had focused largely on building a long-discussed natural gas pipeline, and energy debate in Alaska since has largely focused on natural gas.
But natural gas is now cheap, with prices holding at seven-year lows. Oil, on the other hand, is twice as expensive as seven years ago.