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The Cook Inlet gas crunch | Alaska Insight

Season 2024 Episode 20 | 26m 46s

More than 70% of Alaskans live in the communities along the railbelt. Residents of those communities are facing a spike in energy costs that will bring up prices statewide, due to a looming shortage of Cook Inlet natural gas. On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by John Sims, CEO of ENSTAR Natural Gas, to discuss the future of railbelt energy and Cook Inlet gas.

Aired: 04/11/24
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