Sen. Dan Sullivan’s chief of staff in Washington said his perspective on resource extraction formed early, and was shaped by his love of salmon during his confirmation hearing Thursday.
Energy & Mining
Walker ‘doubtful’ he will ask legislature for more funding for gas line
The governor said he’s not likely to ask the legislature for more money for the project once current funding dries up.
With Exxon Valdez settlement money, Alaska preserves nearly 2,000 acres near Kodiak
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council bought the land with money from the 1989 oil spill settlement. The state of Alaska now owns the land.
Walker says fourth special will be in October, focus on revenue
Walker did not say what revenue options he’ll put on agenda for the session.
Walker lends support to Trump in lawsuit over Arctic drilling
Gov. Bill Walker’s administration filed a motion to intervene in support of President Trump in a lawsuit over whether he can reverse President Obama’s Arctic drilling ban.
For now, Hurricane Harvey not expected to impact Alaska’s oil and gas
If Gulf Coast refineries stay offline for an extended period of time, gas prices in Alaska could be impacted.
Gold claims expand as Herbert Glacier retreats
A Canadian mineral exploration firm expands drilling around the Herbert Glacier. This comes as the Juneau mayor’s mining task force considers streaming the city’s review authority.
Bradley Lake hydro expansion moves forward
An expansion of the state’s largest hydroelectric facility is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Alaska Energy Authority’s Board of Directors approved a $46.6 million expansion of Bradley Lake at its meeting earlier this month.
State works to interpret its newest oil tax credit overhaul
The state’s tax division aims to have its interpretation of the newest oil and gas tax credit bill out by January.
AEL&P’s new owners say Juneau’s utility isn’t for sale
Canadian power company Hydro One isn’t interested in selling Alaska Electric Light & Power Company. But the Juneau Assembly still wants to study the prospect of a municipal-owned utility.