Repeated attempts by Alaska’s congressional delegation over four decades to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to development finally prevailed with a lease sale held in early January. No major producers bought leases, but the state of Alaska did. What does the lack of industry interest mean for the future of oil development in Alaska?
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Andy Mack, former commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources
- Larry Persily, longtime oil and gas industry observer
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
