A new gold mine has gone into production near British Columbia’s border with Southeast Alaska. It’s one of several prospects under exploration near creeks or rivers that flow into the region.
Energy & Mining
North Slope well leak estimated at over 7,000 gallons
The state reports that over 7,000 gallons of oil leaked from a North Slope well owned by Caelus Energy.
Walker receives national attention as example for political independents
Walker said on Politico’s Off Message podcast that Trump’s stated wish to achieve energy dominance is good for Alaska.
Feds seek comments on Alaska’s in-state natural gas pipeline
The Alaska Standalone Pipeline project would bring gas from the North Slope to communities in Alaska.
Drue Pearce appointed to U.S. pipeline safety agency
Former Alaska legislator Drue Pearce has a new job in the Trump administration. She is now the deputy administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Trump administration signals it could open more of the Arctic to drilling
The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday that it will consider allowing oil development in parts of the National Petroleum Reserve on Alaska’s North Slope that are currently protected.
BlueCrest to pause drilling in Cook Inlet
BlueCrest says they’ll get back to work when the state pays it $75 million in tax credits.
State lets Conoco expand North Slope unit, but with conditions
The Department of Natural Resources announced it’s allowing Conoco to expand one of its North Slope units, but only under certain conditions.
No charges filed in Mount Polley mine disaster
The British Columbia government won’t file charges in the Mount Polley mine disaster. Critics in Southeast say the lack of enforcement action increases their concerns about transboundary mines.
Juneau investors and CBJ eye AEL&P amid parent company’s buyout
It was revealed at a Juneau Assembly meeting that local investors want to bring AEL&P back under local control. The Juneau utility’s parent company is itself being acquired by the Canadian energy firm Hydro One.