On the block are old, new and unbuilt projects: the Kuparuk River Unit, which is Alaska’s second-largest oil field; the newer Alpine unit to the west; and the undeveloped Willow prospect in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
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Dunleavy administration wants to join court case in defense of Hilcorp’s search for Cook Inlet oil
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is coming to the aid of an oil company’s plans to search for oil in Cook Inlet, in the face of a lawsuit filed by environmental organizations.
Industry, legislators and signature gatherers ready for another big oil tax fight
The initiative group needs to get more than 28,000 signatures in three months to get the “Fair Share Act” on the ballot next year.
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.
BP moves to exit Alaska, relinquishing role as operator of Prudhoe Bay
One of Alaska’s “Big Three” oil companies is stepping away from its major role in the state: BP is leaving its position as the company that oversees Prudhoe Bay.
DEC permit renewal would allow more wastewater discharge from Cook Inlet oil producers
Environmental groups are protesting the state’s move to renew a federal permit that allows oil and gas producers to release discharges into Cook Inlet.