Sen. Murkowski Calls for Quick Floor Action on Committee Approved Keystone XL Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today urged Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, R-Nev., to quickly bring to the floor legislation passed by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approving the Keystone XL pipeline project. (Click for video of Sen. Murkowski’s opening statement) “I am pleased to move the issue of the […]
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes PILT Payments for Alaskan Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced Alaska municipalities will receive $28.5 million from the Department of the Interior in compensation for federal lands within their jurisdictions. This year’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program award is $2 million more than Alaska received in 2013. There are more than 255 million […]
Landrieu calls on FERC to issue final approval for Sempra Cameron LNG at June 19 meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue final approval for Sempra’s Cameron LNG terminal at its June 19th meeting. Earlier today, FERC announced it would vote on whether to approve the project at […]
Sempra Clears Environmental Step, Landrieu Presses for Final FERC Approval
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources commended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for releasing its final environmental impact study (EIS) on time as she requested in an April 4 letter, paving the way for final approval ofSempra’s Cameron LNG terminal in Southwest Louisiana. “The […]
Sen. Murkowski: EPA Power Plant Rule Threatens Reliability of Electricity Grid
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today said the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) unilateral effort to bypass Congress and impose climate regulations on the economy threatens the reliability and affordability of the U.S. power system. (Click for video of Murkowski floor speech) Murkowski, the ranking Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources […]
Sen. Murkowski Encourages FERC to Advance Dominion LNG Export Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to move ahead with its consideration of Dominion’s application for a license to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Cove Point facility in Maryland. In a letter to FERC Chair Cheryl LaFleur, Murkowski said any unnecessary delay would […]
Landrieu Discusses Energy Support for US Allies in Meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, emphasized the need for continued American assistance to the government and people of Ukraine during a meeting today with Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Olexander Motsyk. “America’s ongoing assistance to the government and people of Ukraine […]
Landrieu welcomes FERC meeting on Midla, calls on ArcLight to fulfill its responsibilities to the people of Louisiana
As Chair of the Senate Energy Committee, I will continue to pressure ArcLight to fulfill its responsibilities and ensure that Louisianians continue to have access to affordable natural gas, and that it is delivered through a safely functioning pipeline.
Landrieu Calls on EPA to Work with Congress, Industry
While it is important to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, this should not be achieved by EPA regulations. Congress should set the terms, goals and timeframe.
Sen. Murkowski Criticizes Latest Unilateral Obama Administration EPA Regulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants as harmful to the U.S. economy. “Despite negative economic growth last quarter, and despite far better approaches pending in Congress to promote energy efficiency and energy innovation, the president has […]