Anchorage Daily News

North Pole refinery faces uncertain future

Flint Hills Resources says it is considering three options for its North Pole refinery. Company president Brad Razook sent employees an e-mail on Monday outlining the options. They include selling the plant, reconfiguring it or expanding operations to increase volume and reduce operating costs.

Flint Hills Resources Alaska spokesman Jeff Cook confirmed the company's plans but would not provide details.

Razook's e-mail indicated changes may be needed at the plant, which the company says has a refining capacity of about 220,000 barrels per day.

Razook wrote that the goal of the Kansas-based company is to find the "highest and best use of these assets by the end of the year." The North Pole plant is the state's largest refinery.

Dimond Center Hotel earns Expedia honor

Dimond Center Hotel was recently named to Expedia Insiders' Select List, an annual honor that recognizes the nation's best hotels as judged by the experiences of customers.

Based on more than 300,000 reviews written by Expedia travelers, the hotel was identified as "consistently delivering excellent service, a great overall experience and notable value." This is the second consecutive year the hotel has been so honored.

-- Anchorage Daily News

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