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Dec 09 2019

The Palmer Project, a mining prospect outside Haines, could transform into a large-scale operation

By Claire Stremple, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Fisheries, Science & Tech, Southeast

There’s no mine yet at the Palmer Project site. But a small cadre of scientists live there for half the year, looking for minerals.

By Claire Stremple, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 9, 2019 1:50 pm

Dec 06 2019

Policy Director Mike Barnhill of the Office of Management and Budget answers a reporter’s question about the most recent version of Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s state operating budget in the governor’s cabinet room in the Capitol in Juneau on Feb. 13, 2019. OMB Deputy Director Laura Cramer, is seated next to him. They were at a budget briefing held for the press.

Alaska state government forecasts lower revenue for this year and next

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Energy & Mining, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The Alaska Department of Revenue forecasts $187.3 million less in state revenue this year than it did in the spring. The department released the forecast on Friday.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 6, 2019 6:46 pm

Dec 06 2019

ENSTAR wants permission to raise gas prices to cover $1M in earthquake repairs

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | Economy, Energy & Mining, Southcentral

Anchorage natural gas company ENSTAR is asking state regulators to allow it to bill its customers to recover $1 million in costs from last year’s major earthquake.

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | December 6, 2019 3:00 pm

Dec 04 2019

Could Makushin Volcano provide geothermal energy to Unalaska?

By Hope McKenney, KUCB - Unalaska | Aleutians, Energy & Mining, Environment, Local Government, Science & Tech

The Ounalashka Corp. and Chena Power have formed a company to develop a geothermal project at nearby Makushin Volcano. Unalaska city officials support the new project.

By Hope McKenney, KUCB - Unalaska | December 4, 2019 2:59 pm

Nov 26 2019

Ketchikan Creek swells after heavy rains late last week. (Photo by Eric Stone/KRBD)

Heavy rains prompt flooding concerns for Ketchikan less than a month after drought ends

By Eric Stone, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Environment, Southeast, Weather

The National Weather Service says Ketchikan has gotten more than 21 inches of rain this month. And the fact that the rain came so quickly presents its own challenges.

By Eric Stone, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 26, 2019 3:29 pm

Nov 26 2019

Hilcorp paid a $25,000 fine after a worker died last year on its North Slope drilling rig

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Energy & Mining, North Slope, Public Safety

An internal investigation found that the drill operator was distracted and that there were “contradictory requirements” when it came to workers’ exposure to overhead loads.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 26, 2019 12:18 pm

Nov 25 2019

For sale: A stake in an array of ConocoPhillips’ Alaska projects

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Business, Economy, Energy & Mining

On the block are old, new and unbuilt projects: the Kuparuk River Unit, which is Alaska’s second-largest oil field; the newer Alpine unit to the west; and the undeveloped Willow prospect in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 25, 2019 11:03 am

Nov 20 2019

A new oil boom on Alaska’s North Slope is encircling a village, and residents have raised a red flag

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Local Government, North Slope, Science & Tech, Subsistence

A major proposed North Slope oil project is running into local opposition from residents of the village of Nuiqsut, who are already partially surrounded by development and wary of more.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 20, 2019 1:26 pm

Nov 15 2019

Assistant Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette visited the Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s workshop in Anchorage in August 2019.

Could tiny nuclear reactors power Alaska villages?

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | 2 Alaska, Climate Change, Energy & Mining

U.S. Senate Energy Committee Chair Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said modular reactors may be a solution for remote Alaska communities that now depend on diesel fuel generators for their electricity.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | November 15, 2019 12:08 pm

Nov 13 2019

With pixels and stagecraft, ‘Arctic Experience’ aims to inspire the next generation to fight Big Oil

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Arts & Culture, Energy & Mining, Environment, Nation & World, Wildlife

A traveling interactive exhibit is designed to compel young people to care about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 4:51 pm

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The Palmer Project, a mining prospect outside Haines, could transform into a large-scale operation

Alaska state government forecasts lower revenue for this year and next

ENSTAR wants permission to raise gas prices to cover $1M in earthquake repairs

Could Makushin Volcano provide geothermal energy to Unalaska?

Heavy rains prompt flooding concerns for Ketchikan less than a month after drought ends

Hilcorp paid a $25,000 fine after a worker died last year on its North Slope drilling rig

For sale: A stake in an array of ConocoPhillips’ Alaska projects

A new oil boom on Alaska’s North Slope is encircling a village, and residents have raised a red flag

Could tiny nuclear reactors power Alaska villages?

With pixels and stagecraft, ‘Arctic Experience’ aims to inspire the next generation to fight Big Oil

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