Representative
CHRIS TUCK

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share your thoughts, voice
your opinion. Together we
will make a difference.

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   (907) 465-2095
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   May-December
   716 W. 4th St., Ste. 340
   Anchorage, AK 99501
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   State Capitol Bldg. Rm. 404
   Juneau, AK 99801
   (907) 465-3810 fax

Contact Other Elected Officials:

Governor Parnell,
Anchorage Office:
907-269-7450
EMAIL: Gov. Sean Parnell
www.state.ak.us

Senator Lisa Murkowski,
Anchorage Office:
907-271-3735,
EMAIL: Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Senator Mark Begich,
Anchorage Office:
907-271-5915
EMAIL: Sen. Mark Begich

Congressman Don Young,
Anchorage Office:
907-271-5978
EMAIL: Rep. Don Young

February 27, 2014

Gas Line Update
Constituent Meeting Invite

Dear Neighbors,

As expected, the Governor’s new gas line proposal has dominated much of the legislature’s discussions this session.  Although the deal is far from done, and may not ultimately be the right path forward, the development of our natural gas reserves is a critical goal for the future of our state.  It is essential that Alaskans have access to good information so we can negotiate a good deal for the long-term.

Robert Beans with the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative recently dropped in to visit Rep. Tuck at the Capitol.

I have put together some condensed information about the project so you will have access to necessary information as things progress.  Please review this information and share with me your thoughts and any questions you may have.  Your responses will guide me as I continue to take a hard look at this project.

The Project as Currently Proposed:

•  Attempts to access the estimated 35 trillion cubic feet of gas estimated to be in Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson.

•  Involves the construction of a gas treatment plant at the North Slope to remove impurities.

•  Requires the construction of a 42 inch pipe, 800 miles long.

•  The pipe concludes at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at Nikiski, with storage tanks, docks, and tankers.

•  At completion, about 2.3 billion cubic feet per day are proposed to be shipped to Korea and Japan under long-term contracts up to 25 years.

•  The project will cost an estimated $45 billion total, with $23 billion of that for the LNG plant.

The Concept:

•  Tries to bring together two non-compatible pieces of legislation currently on the books; the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act and the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act.

•  The state will take all of its revenue as gas, rather than as monetary payment.

•  The state will own a percentage of the infrastructure equal to its percentage of gas.

•  Alaska will earn revenue as a return on investment as well as from profits on gas sales.

•  TransCanada will continue as the constructor of the project and will release the state from its obligations under the AGIA contract.

There are many more details to be shared about this project, and I will be studying them diligently and reporting back to you as I learn more.  In the near future I will be providing you with information about

•  the agreements that have been negotiated to date,

•  a description of legislation currently being considered,

•  details about the anticipated process for moving forward,

•  and a list of concerns to be addressed to make sure the project is a good deal for Alaskans. 

Thank you for your time, your early input is crucial.

JOIN ME FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING!

What: Join me and share your ideas and suggestions so I can better represent you in the legislative session.

When: Saturday, March 1, 2014, 1:00-2:30 pm

Where: Elim Café, 561 West Dimond Boulevard

I hope to see you at this meeting.  I’m here for you, so please keep in touch on matters important to you and your family!

Warm regards,

      Chris Tuck
      Alaska State Representative
      District 22 - Anchorage