Arctic Slope Regional Corp. has long been one of the most aggressive advocates for opening ANWR to oil development.
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Economists say the loss of BP jobs will be significant, but ‘not disastrous’ for Alaska’s economy
BP, which has been a major employer in Alaska for decades, is planning to sell all of its assets in the state to Hilcorp, a smaller, private company.
Alaska governor creates oversight committee for BP sale
The purpose is to make sure the State of Alaska and its people are represented as the sale moves forward.
BP Alaska agrees to pay $125k fine over hazardous waste violations on North Slope
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency claims BP failed to properly label hazardous materials in two buildings at Prudhoe Bay.
Alaska utility regulators ask Hilcorp, BP for more details on $5.6B deal
The state commission that regulates public utilities asked the companies for more documents about the purchase and sale.
As BP exits Alaska, 1,600 employees are waiting to find out what’s next
BP has operated in Alaska for over half a century and has long had a hand in running the state’s biggest oilfield, Prudhoe Bay. The oil company’s plans to exit the state have left hundreds of workers in limbo.
About 300 BP union employees will keep their jobs — for now
According to Hilcorp, about 300 BP union workers at Prudhoe Bay will remain in their jobs — at least through the end of their current contract.
Internal email casts uncertainty on future of BP Alaska employees
In the email, sent after the deal was made public, BP Alaska President Janet Weiss told employees they have three options, including applying for jobs with BP outside Alaska or leaving the company with a severance package.
BP and Hilcorp just announced Alaska’s biggest oil industry deal in years. Here’s why it matters.
If you don’t work for an oil company, you might be wondering: Why should I care? And why does this matter? We asked and answered some of the big questions about the Hilcorp-BP Alaska deal.
BP’s Alaska exit no surprise, say experts and industry insiders
BP’s exit from Alaska was rumored long before it was officially announced on Tuesday. But that’s not the only reason the company’s $5.6 billion deal with Hilcorp is far from surprising, experts and industry insiders said.