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Randy Ruaro

Randy Ruaro

Executive Director · Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA)

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Also known as:Executive Director RuaroRuaro

Executive Director of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) since January 2023. A licensed attorney with more than 30 years of experience in access, permitting, and state land rights, he previously served as Governor Dunleavy's chief advisor.

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AIDEA takes over governor's energy conference with up to $400,000

Alaska News10h ago

Giessel says governor kept DNR commissioner from legislative hearing on AIDEA land transfers

Alaska News3d ago

Legislative attorneys say Houston land transfer to AIDEA may fail public-purpose test

“when ADA acts and it acts within those boundaries of creating jobs and economic development, that by definition it is acting for a public purpose”
Alaska News3d ago3 attributions

AIDEA looks at modular bridges used at Red Dog Mine for the proposed Ambler road

Alaska News1w ago

AIDEA's board takes six major projects into executive session in Kotzebue

“We financed the road and port at the Red Dog Mine, one of the largest zinc mines in the world.”
Alaska News2w ago

Railroad board to discuss $315 million Port MacKenzie extension Friday

Alaska News3w ago

State-backed Alyeschem plant reaches construction milestone

“Alyeschem is the kind of innovative Alaska project that creates jobs, strengthens our energy supply chain, and adds value to resources that have historically gone undeveloped.”
Alaska News3w ago

AIDEA's board will sign off on refreshing its due diligence fund

“AIDEA’s operating budget is subject to the Legislature’s approval, but AIDEA’s investment decisions are not subject to the Legislature's approval.”
Alaska News1mo ago

AIDEA commits $25 million to drill under the West Susitna road

Alaska News1mo ago

Alaska's investment arm hands its director more power over public money

Alaska News3mo ago

Alaska's development bank meets behind closed doors on the Arctic Refuge, a mining road, and a port

“ADA board has approved nearly $400 million out in the last probably 9 months for a number of projects. Alyeskem, ANWR, Ambler Road.”
Alaska News3mo ago2 attributions

AIDEA authorized $190 million for ANWR — backed by Kaktovik, the residents

“set aside for oil and gas development by Congress”
Alaska News3mo ago

AIDEA approves $190 million for ANWR seismic surveys and lease evaluation

“Alaskans, I think, will be really happy with the results in a few years. Our dividend should continue to grow. We should be able to create thousands of jobs and keep Alaska growing, heading the right direction.”
Alaska News4mo ago

Alyeschem breaks ground on North Slope methanol plant

“Alaska will now be commercializing some North Slope gas for methanol use on the North Slope”
Alaska News4mo ago

AIDEA board approves $11 million dividend to state general fund

“has been able to build up its asset base to roughly $1.7 billion”
Alaska News4mo ago

Alaska Officials Hail 'Night and Day' Shift Under Trump Energy Policies

Alaska News4mo ago

Alaska LNG Pipeline Gains Momentum with Federal Support, Asian Demand

Alaska News4mo ago

AIDEA attacks environmental group before report release

Alaska News6mo ago

JAG Marine takes over Ketchikan Shipyard after state ends Vigor's 20-year run

Alaska News7mo ago

Sullivan-backed federal work drives Alaska shipyard training deal

Alaska News9mo ago

AIDEA releases $50M credit line for Cook Inlet gas drilling

Alaska NewsAug 26, 2025