The complaint does not say whether the State of Alaska was defrauded, but according to SAExploration’s most-recent annual report, Alaskan Seismic Ventures collected millions of dollars in tax credits.
Energy & Mining
A flurry of lawsuits aim to stop drilling plans in Alaska’s Arctic. So what’s next?
The recent lawsuits over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and National Petroleum Reserve are a lot to keep track of. Casey Grove spoke to Tegan Hanlon to try to sort it all out.
City of Unalaska inks purchase agreement for geothermal power
The Department of Energy says that if the project succeeds, Unalaska would be the first community in the nation completely powered by geothermal energy.
Feds to study impacts of potential Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale
The potential lease sale would cover about one million acres of the inlet and would be held next year.
15 states sue to stop drilling plan for Arctic Refuge
The attorneys general of the 15 states argue that they have standing to sue because what happens in the Arctic Refuge affects their fish, wildlife and physical environment.
As Arctic warming accelerates, permafrost thaw hits Red Dog mine with $20 million bill
Red Dog’s problems show how climate change poses a challenge to the economy of Arctic Alaska, which is warming at triple the rate of the global average.
Amidst concerns about profitability, companies tout Donlin Gold test results
Barrick’s CEO said the biggest challenge to developing the mine is the nearly $7 billion cost, including building a power plant, road and 315-mile gas pipeline.
Canadian developer asks for more time before starting open-pit mine upstream of Wrangell
The mine’s environmental assessment predates the Mount Polley disaster. If the extension is granted, the assessment would be 12 years old by the time the developer got started.
Yukon mining industry sees opportunity in Port of Skagway
Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata says year-round work that’s not tied to the tourist industry is especially attractive, in light of the pandemic.
Charges: ConocoPhillips employee and cop friend stole millions in fraud scheme
According to the charges, part of the scheme involved charging Conoco for pipe inspections and filling out time cards for inspectors who did not exist.