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Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

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State quasi-judicial commission regulating Alaska oil and gas drilling.

aogcc.alaska.gov ↗

333 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

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0:31

Jesse Kiehl

“I think there was conversation a few minutes ago about a barrel of oil equivalent in gas having a value like $9 versus a barrel of oil, which, you know, we cry a little bit when it's 60. And right now we're doing pretty well on the budget within at 105 or 110. So there, that's not something the commission looks at. That's something that the legislature has to look at”

Alaska Legislature: Senate Finance - June 5, 2026 9:00am · Jun 5, 2026

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James Kaufman

“I ask these questions because it's been kind of conversationally put forth that that's available for the potential gas project. And I just want to be clear on the record with where we're at on that. Do you know if there's been any inquiry to start that?”

Alaska Legislature: Senate Finance - June 5, 2026 9:00am · Jun 5, 2026

Monday, May 18, 2026Mon, May 18, 2026

Alaska News Roundup: Gas pipeline tax fight, Point Thomson trade-off, and McNeil River access debate

This episode covers the week's major Alaska stories: a gas pipeline tax bill that added oil tax increases, the Point Thomson condensate trade-off for pipeline gas, Mount Edgecumbe enrollment crisis, and McNeil River bear sanctuary access proposals.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska News Roundup: Gas pipeline tax fight, Point Thomson trade-off, and McNeil River access debate
Sunday, May 17, 2026Sun, May 17, 2026

Gas pipeline bill adds oil tax increase, industry calls process rushed

The Senate Resources Committee passed a gas pipeline tax bill that includes an oil production tax floor increase from four to six percent, prompting industry criticism despite thirty-two hearings on the measure.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Gas pipeline bill adds oil tax increase, industry calls process rushed
Sunday, May 24, 2026Sun, May 24, 2026

Alaska seeks federal approval to regulate carbon storage wells

The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is preparing to submit its primacy application to the EPA by the end of May 2026, seeking authority to permit and regulate Class VI carbon storage wells in Alaska.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska seeks federal approval to regulate carbon storage wells
Friday, May 15, 2026Fri, May 15, 2026

Point Thomson Gas Blowdown Could Cost Alaska 65M Barrels of Condensate

State regulators told lawmakers that switching Point Thomson from gas cycling to blowdown for the proposed gas pipeline would sacrifice roughly 65 million barrels of highly valuable condensate—Alaska's most valuable North Slope resource.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago5 min readAI
Juneau, Alaska
Cover image for article: Point Thomson Gas Blowdown Could Cost Alaska 65M Barrels of Condensate
Friday, June 5, 2026Fri, Jun 5, 2026

North Slope has two fields cleared for gas sales, AOGCC tells Senate

Only Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson hold regulatory approval to supply major gas sales projects. The commission's testimony contradicts recent claims that other fields are ready to deliver.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3w ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: North Slope has two fields cleared for gas sales, AOGCC tells Senate
Thursday, May 28, 2026Thu, May 28, 2026

Federal appeals court clears Alaska to release NPR-A drilling data

A federal appeals court has ruled that Alaska's transparency laws trump oil company confidentiality claims for exploration data in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, setting a precedent that could affect how much the public learns about drilling activity in one of the state's largest energy basins.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNewsadded 4w ago2 min readAI
National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
Cover image for article: Federal appeals court clears Alaska to release NPR-A drilling data
Monday, June 15, 2026Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Cook Inlet gas production falls to 61 Bcf in 2025

Cook Inlet basin gas production dropped to approximately 61 billion cubic feet in 2025—down from 79 Bcf in 2016—while annual demand holds near 65-70 Bcf, according to Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission data presented by ENSTAR to legislators.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Cook Inlet gas production falls to 61 Bcf in 2025
Saturday, June 6, 2026Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Hilcorp seeks state lease for 1,330-acre gas storage field in Kenai

Hilcorp Cook Inlet filed Friday for a gas storage lease covering 1,330 acres of subsurface reservoir in Kenai city limits. Public comments are due July 7.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2w ago1 min readAI
Kenai Peninsula
Cover image for article: Hilcorp seeks state lease for 1,330-acre gas storage field in Kenai