EnergyWire http://www.eenews.net/ew The politics and business of unconventional energy en-us Wed May 22 08:09:52 -0400 2013 At a time when international competition is heating up to export liquefied natural gas into Asia, Alaska is scrambling to become a major player in foreign export markets, while also giving state consumers access to local fuel. SPOTLIGHT Wed May 22 08:09:52 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981585/feed Liquefied natural gas export decisions could roll out at a rate of one every two months, a top Energy Department official told lawmakers yesterday -- a flow that would please industry stakeholders eager to capitalize on world demand for the fuel. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981586/feed As ship traffic and resource extraction increase off Alaska's northern shores, the Coast Guard is moving forward with plans to build a new heavy-duty icebreaker, but it's not recommending construction of a deepwater harbor in the American Arctic, the head of the Coast Guard said yesterday. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981584/feed The Environmental Defense Fund, known for steering a middle path through controversy, is getting hit from the left by groups charging it with helping "greenwash" the shale drilling industry. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981589/feed A coalition of conservation and landowners groups is asking the state of Wyoming to tighten rules regulating flaring from oil and natural gas drilling operations that contribute to air pollution and nuisance noise issues. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981607/feed HOUSTON -- A Houston-based energy producer is changing hands after its shareholders approved of its sale to an Arizona mining firm. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981578/feed Several energy firms have promised to contribute millions of dollars to assist people affected by the tornadoes that ripped through an Oklahoma City suburb Monday, razing homes and killing at least 24 people. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981583/feed The panel that organizes the oil and gas industry's largest international meeting has chosen two new principal officers. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981579/feed Oman's national oil company announced plans yesterday to revitalize low-producing wells with solar technology. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981565/feed An Irving, Texas-based company has announced plans for a 10,000-barrels-per-day refinery in La Salle County, at the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981564/feed Houston-based energy giant ConocoPhillips Co. is easing back on efforts to sell its Canadian oil sands assets, although it will keep the properties on the auction block. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981560/feed It has been a rough few months for Poland's shale gas industry. THIS MORNING'S STORIES Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981559/feed Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is expected to file this week its response to California state regulators' recommendation that the company face a $2.25 billion penalty for the 2010 San Bruno natural gas pipeline explosion. What impact could the fine have on the company's ability to do business? During today's OnPoint, Chris Johns, president of PG&E, reacts to the proposed penalty and talks about the reforms his company has made after the San Bruno event. Today's OnPoint will air at 10 a.m. EDT. E&ETV'S ONPOINT Wed May 22 08:09:53 -0400 2013 http://www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1059981582/feed