Energy

Hundreds of millions in funding for Alaska energy projects on hold after Trump executive order

The funding freeze has delayed some projects until next year, put some Alaskans out of work, and raised concerns that it could lead to permanent cancellations.

Alex DeMarban 2:48 AM

Trump says Japan will ‘soon’ begin importing LNG from Alaska. But gas exports couldn’t happen until 2031, even in the best case.

An oil and gas analyst said Japan isn’t serious about supporting the Alaska LNG project.

Alex DeMarban February 8, 2025

Hilcorp wins case in dispute with Enstar over gas supply and concerns of power outages

Anchorage Superior Court Judge Herman Walker Jr. ruled Thursday that he was dismissing the case, a move sought by Hilcorp.

Alex DeMarban February 8, 2025
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Hilcorp affiliate and Chugach Electric announce proposal to convert facility in Nikiski for LNG imports

The Nikiski gas export facility would be converted to receive imports as soon as 2026, the companies said.

Sean Maguire, Alex DeMarban February 6, 2025

Gov. Dunleavy points to ‘temporary’ and ‘painful’ measures to address Cook Inlet gas crunch, as legislators say their role may be limited

As utilities warn of the possibility of rising costs and rolling blackouts, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and key lawmakers say they’re focused on longer-term energy solutions, and returning to Alaska-based fuels for the region. Meanwhile, power and heating costs for Railbelt residents are expected to rise.

Sean Maguire February 2, 2025

Enstar tangles with Hilcorp Alaska in court over gas supply requirements

Hilcorp argues that Enstar is trying to “hoard” stored gas. Enstar asserts it has met contractual requirements and the disputed amount of gas should be delivered.

Alex DeMarban February 1, 2025

Estate of worker who died in North Slope oil field incident sues Hilcorp Alaska and others

The estate for Randy Lytle asserts that improper training and safety measures contributed to his death. Hilcorp denied the allegations.

Alex DeMarban January 31, 2025

Enstar sues Hilcorp in dispute over supply contract, citing potential for ‘catastrophic’ gas shortage

Enstar, which provides gas to over 150,000 customers in Southcentral Alaska, argued in its complaint that Hilcorp has failed to deliver gas under contract to be stored for periods of high demand.

Sean Maguire January 25, 2025

Rolling blackouts could loom for urban Alaska as natural gas crunch intensifies

Homer Electric Association, which serves much of the Kenai Peninsula, recently announced that it secured an “interruptible” gas agreement for the next year — meaning that it could experience a shortfall during a cold snap.

Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal January 22, 2025

In its final days, Biden administration pitches sweeping subsistence protections in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

The announcement comes just four days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office. Trump has said he plans to reverse President Biden’s restrictions on development.

Sean Maguire January 16, 2025
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