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Dunleavy says Alaska gas pipeline depends on property tax overhaul
Governor Mike Dunleavy urged the legislature to pass a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes bill within three weeks, calling it essential to financing what he described as the largest project in Alaska history, an LNG pipeline from the North Slope.
by Alaska News1w ago5 min readJuneau, Alaska30 viewsAI
Senate panel doubles oil surcharge for Dalton Highway maintenance in gas pipeline bill
The Senate Resources Committee adopted a new version of the Alaska gas pipeline bill that doubles a proposed oil surcharge to 30 cents per barrel to fund Dalton Highway maintenance, though the revenue falls short of estimated needs.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
Alaska's power grid overseer plans closed meeting as Southcentral faces energy squeeze
A technical subcommittee for Alaska's Railbelt power grid will hold a closed meeting on April 15 to discuss grid issues.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAnchorage, Alaska9 viewsAI
Alaska Energy Survey Shows Strong Support for Renewables, Mixed Views on Nuclear
Researchers presented survey results showing Alaskans favor expanding hydroelectric, solar and wind power while opinions on nuclear energy remain divided, with support for a natural gas pipeline dropping when tied to higher costs.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readJuneau, AK, USA2 viewsAI
Senate panel examines price controls, federal authority on gas pipeline
The Senate Resources Committee discussed legal concerns about proposed natural gas price caps and whether federal regulatory authority over interstate commerce conflicts with state legislative oversight of the Alaska LNG pipeline project.
by Matt3w ago4 min read2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on air permit for Cook Inlet gas operation
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on an air quality permit for Furie Operating Alaska's natural gas operation in upper Cook Inlet that would increase annual emissions.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readUpper Cook Inlet4 viewsAI
Hilcorp seeks oil spill plan renewal for North Slope operations
Hilcorp Alaska is seeking state approval to renew its oil spill prevention and response plan for North Slope production facilities on the Beaufort Sea, with public comments due May 12.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readBeaufort Sea, North Slope, Alaska3 viewsAI
Tuluksak power plant renovation project open for bids through May 6
The state is accepting bids through May 6 for a federally funded renovation of the Tuluksak power plant, including new generators and building upgrades.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readTuluksak, Alaska2 viewsAI
Railbelt power grid technical group to meet April 22
The Railbelt Transmission Organization's technical subcommittee will hold a closed meeting on April 22 to discuss power grid operations in southcentral Alaska.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min read813 West Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska2 viewsAI
Railbelt power grid tariff subcommittee to meet April 23
The Railbelt Transmission Organization's Tariff Subcommittee will hold a closed meeting on April 23 to discuss power grid tariff issues.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min read813 West Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Craig fuel storage facility spill plan
The state is accepting public comments through May 8 on a renewed oil spill prevention plan for a 1.4-million-gallon fuel storage facility in Craig.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readCraig, Alaska2 viewsAI
State approves gas exploration licenses for Susitna Valley lands
The state has approved gas exploration licenses for Alaska Natural Gas Corporation to explore state lands in the Susitna Valley.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSusitna Valley1 viewAI
ConocoPhillips seeks approval to upgrade Kuparuk roads for Willow transport
ConocoPhillips is seeking state approval to upgrade roads in the Kuparuk River Unit to transport heavy equipment to the Willow oil project, with public comments due May 6.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readKuparuk River Unit, North Slope Borough, Alaska1 viewAI
Railbelt grid operator holds five subcommittee meetings in eight days
by Alaska News7h ago1 min readAI