Legislation that passed Congress yesterday will allocate $50 million to clean up the 130 oil and gas wells that were drilled and abandoned by the federal government in the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska.
Energy & Mining
Pew Trust proposes Arctic drilling standards
Pew wants a fleet of ice-capable vessels, Arctic-hardened pipelines and tanks, and solid consultation with local people.
State reviews fracking regulations
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is reviewing a set of regulations aimed at alleviating public concerns about hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – in the state.
Is it time to end TransCanada subsidy?
Former Gov. Frank Murkowski says it’s time for the state to end its commitment to TransCanada on a natural gas pipeline. With the focus on an All-Alaska gas line to serve the Railbelt, Murkowski says the state’s licensee is doing little for the subsidy it has been promised. “So here we are, the contract remains…
This year’s PFD is $900
State Revenue Department officials believe that dividend amounts will continue trending higher
Anglo American withdraws from Pebble Mine project
One of the partners in a massive proposed gold and copper mine in southwest Alaska is pulling out.
FERC awards new permit for controversial hydro project in Petersburg
Another company out of Washington just won permission to study the potential development of a new hydro-electric plant at a mountain-top lake within the Petersburg Borough.
Parnell announces AGDC board appointments
The board of directors for the group charged with advancing an in-state natural gas pipeline has been announced.
New agreement bolsters Alaska’s LNG commercialization efforts
The State has committed to a formal working relationship with a major Japanese financial institution that wants to develop natural gas projects.
Why “Alaska” means milk and basketball to many Filipinos
The Philippines’ recently appointed honorary consul is trying to make the case that “Alaska” should mean “seafood” in the Philippines.