Sen. Murkowski Makes Case to End Crude Oil Export Ban
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today advanced her efforts to end the current prohibition on most U.S. crude oil exports in a report entitled “Rendering Vital Assistance: Allowing Oil Shipments to U.S. Allies.” Click here to view video “Lifting the ban will bring an array of benefits to our nation: more jobs, more revenues, more […]
Sen. Murkowski: The Time to End Crude Oil Export Ban is Now
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today highlighted the importance of allowing American crude oil to compete in the global marketplace and said that lifting the ban on oil exports was a “crucial issue” at the intersection of national security and energy policy. Click here to view video “At a time when we have risen to […]
Sen. Capito: West Virginia’s Vast Energy Resources are the Lifeblood of Our Economy
In the tenth in the series of videos introducing the Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., today underscores the importance of West Virginia’s vast energy resources that provide for tens of thousands of jobs and power the state’s economy. Click here to view video Sen. […]
Sen. Murkowski: EPA Study Confirms Safety of Hydraulic Fracturing
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed a new study released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the safety of hydraulic fracturing and its potential impact on drinking water. In the study, the EPA states that hydraulic fracturing activities “have not led to widespread, systemic impacts to drinking water resources,” and identifies ways to […]
Sen. Murkowski: Drought Conditions Devastating to Farmers, Local Communities and Economies
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today convened a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to examine drought conditions affecting the West, review creative ways states and local communities are working to address the issue, as well as examine potential solutions for the future. “Today’s hearing made clear that while drought is a […]
ICYMI: Keystone – Four (More) Months and Counting
ICYMI: Keystone – Four (More) Months and Counting Just wanted to bring to your attention that today marks four full months since the State Department’s deadline for interagency comments on the Keystone XL pipeline. We’re sure that like all of us, you’re shocked – shocked! – that the project remains stranded in completely arbitrary regulatory […]
Cantwell: Drought Hurting Economy, Posing Wildfire Risk to Washington Communities
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, highlighted the devastating impacts in Washington state due to drought. She noted that investing in smart water management solutions today helps prevent costly emergencies, including crop losses, in the long term. The senator outlined four priorities […]
Sen. Murkowski Responds to Misguided Calls to Halt Alaska Energy Production
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement in response to a letter that 18 Senate Democrats sent to Interior Secretary Jewell, calling on the Obama administration to stop energy production in the Arctic. This comes after the administration approved plans for Shell to drill in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea this summer. “Today’s attempt […]
Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Cantwell Announce Upcoming Hearing Schedule
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today announced its next five upcoming hearings over the coming weeks on a variety of issues, including the fourth and final legislative hearing related to a broad energy bill; drought conditions throughout the western United States; the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2015; Department of Energy nominations; and […]
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Approval of DOE License for Alaska LNG Export Project
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today cheered the Department of Energy’s approval of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export license for Alaska’s massive North Slope natural gas resources. “Receiving the conditional license to export LNG to non-free trade agreement countries is a major milestone for the Alaska LNG project and great news for Alaska,” Murkowski […]