IN THE PIPELINE: 18 Billionth Barrel of Alaskan Crude for TAPS
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, the operator of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), announced the 18-billionth barrel of oil entered Pump Station 1 of the 800-mile pipeline—more than double what was originally projected. “TAPS is not just […]
Murkowski Highlights Global Importance of Energy Efficiency
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, this week attended the inaugural meeting of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency (Commission) in Paris, France. Murkowski, an honorary member of the Commission, spoke to the importance of efficiency in saving energy, reducing energy bills, promoting economic growth, and addressing climate change. […]
Manchin Votes To Confirm DOE, FERC, DOI Nominees
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approves Brouillette, Danly, MacGregor Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider pending nominations. Mr. Dan Brouillette, nominated to be Secretary of Energy, passed out of committee by recorded vote of 16-4. Mr. James P. Danly, nominated to be […]
Manchin, Energy Committee Move 12 More Energy Innovation Bills And Premier Land Conservation Funding Bill
LWCF permanent funding passes Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on bipartisan basis Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider pending legislation. The committee reported out 15 energy and lands bills on a largely bipartisan basis. “I am tremendously proud of the bipartisan work […]
Murkowski Welcomes Confirmation of Secretary Brouillette
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after voting to confirm Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy. The Senate confirmed Brouillette, who will replace departing Secretary Rick Perry, through a bipartisan vote of 70–15. “I congratulate Dan on his confirmation to be Secretary of Energy and look forward to working with […]
Delegation Welcomes Draft Environmental Impact Statement on NPR-A Integrated Activity Plan
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for an updated Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The publication kicks off a 60-day public comment period that ends […]
Murkowski: Decline in Timber Revenue Means Increased Reliance on Federal Programs
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to examine federal payments to local governments provided through the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs. As part of the hearing, the committee also received testimony on three bills: S. 430, a bill […]
ENR Advances Key Nominees, 15 Bills to Full Senate
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today held a business meeting to report three nominations and 15 energy and lands-related measures to the full Senate, including legislation focused on offshore revenue sharing and the deferred maintenance backlog at the National Park Service. The nominees advanced to the full Senate for confirmation votes are: Mr. […]
Ranking Member Manchin And Senator Jones Tour National Carbon Capture Center
Wilsonville, AL – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Doug Jones (D-AL), toured the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) in Wilsonville, Alabama. NCCC was created in 2009 by DOE to accelerate the commercialization of technologies to reduce emissions from both […]
Manchin: I Think Brouillette Is Up To The Task
Brouillette commits to working with Manchin on proposed Appalachian Storage Hub To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee considered the nomination of Mr. Dan Brouillette to be […]