On Tuesday, activists targeted five pipelines carrying crude oil into the U.S. from Canada, as construction resumed on a North Dakota pipeline. Twenty-seven protesters were arrested.
Energy & Mining
Workers hopeful as Agrium takes steps to reopen its Kenai Peninsula plant
Struggling industrial economy in Nikiski could use boost from fertilizer plant.
Hoping for jobs and lower fuel costs, Alaska Native corp Ahtna explores for gas
Alaska Native regional corporation Ahtna, Inc. is searching for natural gas to reduce local energy costs and provide jobs. Last week, Ahtna subsidiary Tolsona Oil & Gas Exploration LLC started drilling an exploration well on state land near Glennallen.
British Columbia, Alaska sign transboundary mine agreement
Alaska and British Columbia officials signed a statement of cooperation Thursday aimed at protecting rivers that flow through the province and the state.
Judge reverses House District 40 primary, gives Nageak a two-vote edge
The outcome of the primary could determine who organizes a House majority.
Conoco aims to up North Slope production with new drilling rig
ConocoPhillips Alaska announced it is building a new drilling rig that will more than double the area it can develop from a single drill site.
Proposed Donlin Gold Mine runs afoul of the Iditarod dog mushing community
The historic Iditarod Trail took center stage during a meeting held by the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday on the proposed Donlin Gold mine. The route has been changed, but not far enough to suit some longtime mushers.
Oil and energy company Caelus announces big oil find on North Slope
Caelus Energy said it’s made a major oil discovery on the North Slope, at Smith Bay. The company estimates the oil under its current state leases at 6 billion barrels and says as much as 10 billion may lie under the shallow bay.
Hundreds of thousands “misappropriated” by former Naknek Electric manager
Naknek Electric Association is investigating the alleged theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars by a former employee.
In Asia, Walker’s gasline team gets audience but no deals
The governor’s Asia trip came as the state’s lead partners are backing out of the Alaska LNG megaproject the state is preparing to take over.