Optimism in Oil
There’s been positive news coming out of Alaska’s onshore and offshore Arctic oil operations.
Arctic
Staying Safe on the North Slope
Working in Alaska’s North Slope can be challenging enough, but a few companies are taking that challenge a step further, drilling from manmade islands into promising basins miles off the coast.
Murkowski Spotlights Alaska at Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland
US Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, delivered remarks during the opening session of the 2018 Arctic Circle Assembly, which is being held in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Building on Permafrost
When constructing in the Arctic or near-Arctic regions of the world where permafrost dominates, the adage “If it’s frozen, keep it frozen; if it’s thawed keep it thawed” provides a strong foundation. Doing this, however, is one of the greatest challenges for engineers and construction companies that specialize in building in some of the coldest places on Earth.
Arctic Expansion
Arctic Alaska is renowned for its abundant wildlife, mountainous terrain, formidable weather, and isolated communities. Providing technology infrastructure in the region—which encompasses the North Slope Borough, the Northwest Arctic Borough, and the Nome Census Area—can be daunting.
AGDC, BP Alaska Announce Agreement on Key Terms of Gas Sales Agreement
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (“AGDC”) and BP Alaska announced an agreement on key terms of a gas sales agreement, a major step forward for the Alaska LNG Project.