Peltola sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Tuesday asking her to approve the Willow project, a proposed oil development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Energy & Mining
Oil price drop endangers plan to fund Alaska schools a year early
Revenue officials say they expect the average annual price to drop to $91.96 per barrel by the end of the fiscal year.
Agreement with Japanese company boosts fortunes of planned hydropower project near Alaska’s capital, developers say
The cornerstone user will be Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine, a gold producer north of Juneau.
Aniak Traditional Council rescinds its support for the Donlin Gold mine
The tribe’s withdrawal removes a longtime pillar of support for the project.
Renewable energy is maligned by misinformation. It’s a distraction, experts say
The new climate spending package boosts wind and solar power to clean up the country’s electricity grid. But these efforts face an ongoing misinformation campaign.
Tulsequah Chief Mine might see cleanup after 65 years
The British Columbia government has said it’s committed to cleanup efforts, but in recent years the process has been held up in court.
Last remaining private bidder from 2021 ANWR lease sale pulls out
Knik Arm Services owner Mark Graber said it no longer felt worth it to hold onto the lease amid the legal battles.
New federal climate package could spur mine development in Alaska
The tax and climate bill includes $7,500 tax credits for people who buy new electric vehicles — but there’s a pretty big catch.
Congress directs Interior Department to hold Cook Inlet lease sale this year
Several previous Cook Inlet lease sales have canceled due to lack of industry interest.
Despite setbacks, Pebble Mine gets new investment of $12 million
The new investor signed an agreement for even greater potential investment over a two-year period — up to $60 million in total.