Conoco plans NPR-A exploration program from Greater Mooses Tooth unit
ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. is planning a two-well exploration program this year at the western end of its Greater Mooses Tooth unit in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Federal report presents wildly different visions of Alaska's future oil and gas production
The federal crystal ball presents some stark outcomes for Alaska. In one forecast, Alaska oil and gas production breaks its decades-long decline. In another, each dries up entirely.
Federal report presents wildly different visions of Alaska's future oil and gas production
The federal crystal ball presents some stark outcomes for Alaska. In one forecast, Alaska oil and gas production breaks its decades-long decline. In another, each dries up entirely.
Gas companies butt heads over Kenai Beluga Pipeline
A proposal to increase east-to-west deliverability across Cook Inlet is revealing some of the potential challenges of consolidating four regional pipelines into a single system.
Fairbanks gas utility dismisses antitrust concerns
Fairbanks Natural Gas LLC is asking state regulators to approve a long-term liquefied natural gas supply agreement by next summer and dismissed suggestions that a proposed sale of its Point MacKenzie LNG terminal would decrease competition in the Interior natural gas market.
Cook Inlet oil pipeline shipping rate increase challenged
With a 2010 settlement reaching its expiration date, small producer Cook Inlet Energy is questioning a proposed rate increase for the 42-mile oil pipeline.
Attorney general wants regulators to suspend sale of Point MacKenzie LNG terminal
In comments filed with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, Attorney General Craig Richards raised antitrust concerns about the proposed sale, which could give Hilcorp significant influence over the gas market in Fairbanks.
A look at Alaska's royalty relief history
A proposal to lower royalty rates for the Nuna project on Alaska's North Slope is the seventh request over the past 18 years; it would be only the third approval.
Great Bear plans 3 North Slope wells
Great Bear Petroleum Operating plans to drill three wells this coming winter to explore for conventional oil resources and learn more about unconventional plays.
Drill site is the first at North Slope's Kuparuk unit in 12 years
In two separate but similar projects, ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. has sanctioned a new drill site and is permitting an appraisal well at opposite ends of the Kuparuk River unit.
Bankrupt Buccaneer selling Alaska assets to its largest creditor
After holding an auction on Monday, Australian independent Buccaneer Energy is asking a federal bankruptcy court in Texas to approve a sale to Houston-based AIX Energy LLC.
Long road to development for North Slope's 'billion-dollar fairway'
The recent termination of the Kachemach unit highlights the challenges in the crowded area between the Kuparuk River and Colville River units, where numerous companies are simultaneously pursuing exploration projects.