New contract between Enstar and small producer could help delay natural gas shortage in Southcentral Alaska
But Enstar’s president warned of risks as some of the gas supply will depend on future drilling.
Biden administration includes restrictions in Arctic refuge oil lease sale
In its decision, the BLM limited the lease sales to 400,000 acres, which is one-quarter of the coastal plain section of the refuge.
Tribal group appeals Clean Water Act permit for contentious gold dredging project near Nome
The permit would allow the company behind the project to discharge a limited amount of pollutants into an estuary about 30 miles from Nome.
Southcentral mayors say time is running out for utilities to address looming natural gas shortfall
Alaska’s Railbelt largely relies on liquified natural gas from Cook Inlet, though experts predict that the demand for LNG will outweigh the supply from local fields by around 2027.
A new study touts the economics of building the Alaska LNG Project, but some lawmakers have doubts
If it’s built, the full pipeline project would move natural gas from the North Slope to Nikiski, where it'd be prepared for shipment overseas.
Newtok shuts down its critical infrastructure
On Sunday, local tribal leadership decided to shut down the power and water plants in the tiny Bering Sea coastal community.
Company looks to build state’s largest solar farm in Nikiski
The independent power producer behind some of Alaska’s biggest solar farms is planning its largest plant yet in Nikiski.
Arctic Bitcoin? Hilcorp, tech firm aim to test North Slope data center
A Hilcorp oil field in Alaska’s Arctic is set to host a tech firm that wants to use natural gas-fired power to mine digital currency.
Trump wants to ‘Drill, baby, drill.’ What does that mean for climate concerns?
President-elect Donald Trump wants to increase oil and gas production and roll back the Inflation Reduction Act.
Alaska-owned corporation approves $750K for legal fights over Ambler Road and ANWR
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is preparing to bid on an upcoming oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Golovin awaits arrival of 2 delayed power generators
Golovin Power Utility officials say the generators were to be delivered by boat, but will now be flown to the western Alaska village.
Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a legally mandated lease sale.
Nome’s new battery system promises more consistent energy costs
The new battery energy storage system, fitted in two shipping containers, can help take up slack from other energy sources.
Seward gets $45.7M grant to connect cruise ships to electricity
The project, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, could reduce fossil fuel emissions and lower electricity costs.
Several key steps toward drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge are due before year’s end
A legal ruling on a 2021 lease sale is expected as soon as Friday from a federal judge in Alaska.
State-owned Alaska corporation approves up to $20M for potential Arctic refuge oil bid
The federal government is required under a 2017 law to hold an oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic refuge before the end of the year.
Alaskans in the Fulbright Arctic Initiative | Talk of Alaska
Three Alaska women have been selected as Fulbright Arctic Initiative scholars. We learn about their international research plans on this Talk of Alaska.
Data centers face growing opposition Outside. Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants them in Alaska.
The Republican governor says Alaska has in excess what the data industry is finding increasingly scarce Outside: land and water.
State argues court should dismiss climate lawsuit from eight young Alaskans
The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Our Children’s Trust is the latest effort by young Alaskans to establish a right to a livable climate.
Petroleum drilling technology is now making carbon-free power
A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone.