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Bill Wielechowski
33:40 - 33:56
“They control 90% of the leases. And I agree, Hilcorp, very capable. They're very able to do this. But the state, the DNR, has mismanaged the leases in Cook Inlet.”
- Speaker
- Bill Wielechowski
- Timestamp
- 33:40 – 33:56
- Transcript
- Alaska Legislature recording 2026-08-10
- Community
- Alaska News
From the transcript
There was a consent decree that actually required Hilcorp to not only develop but explore for new gas. They control 90% of the leases. And I agree, Hilcorp, very capable. They're very able to do this. But the state, the DNR, has mismanaged the leases in Cook Inlet.
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