Energy bill defines framework for gasline.

• Author: Pilkington, Steve
• Position: Oil & Gas - Brief Article

Gov. Frank Murkowski said he was very pleased that the compromised federal energy bill provides the basic federal policy framework for a $20 billion natural gas pipeline to the Lower 48.

"Now that we know the federal parameters with which we are dealing, we can proceed with the gas pipeline," Murkowski said. "The bill contains significant incentives for its construction. And it prohibits the over-the-top route. I believe the incentives in the bill will be sufficient to allow the highway project...