Arctic
Alaska is the only state in the union with Arctic shoreline. Our involvement in the Arctic not only affects the businesses operating here in the Last Frontier but global corporate interests as well. We cover all aspects of current and potential Arctic development whether that means oil and gas exploration, drilling, sustainability, wildlife protections, transportation, or infrastructure needs, Alaska Business stays on the forefront of Arctic issues.
Popular Tags
Latest Arctic News
The Man Who Broke Through the Northwest Passage
The icebreaking tanker SS Manhattan was an oil company’s attempt to see if it might be profitable to move Alaska oil to the East Coast by plowing through the ice-clogged Northwest Passage.
read more
A Powdery Idea to Reduce Sea-Ice Loss
A team of researchers has a plan to slow the melting of northern sea ice using a sand-like substance.
read more
Iditarod: One of the Last Gold Rush Towns
Iditarod is a lonely place. A century ago, for a few years it was the largest city in Interior Alaska.
read more
GCI, Wilson Center Deliver Arctic, National Security-Focused Dialogue
In a 5-part series on GCI Channel 907, Alaskans across the state can tune in to programming addressing international implications of a new, global Arctic, as well as local and regional impacts ranging from border security to food and water security.
read more
Climate Specialist to Provide Iditarod Weather Information
The man who interprets weather data for Alaska will provide daily forecasts for the 2019 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
read moreIndustry Sponsor
Become an Industry Sponsor
Resources
Charles Ellanna Hired as Land Technician for Sitnasuak
Charles Ellanna joined the Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) Land Department as the Land Technician in the company’s Nome headquarters.
Melissa Jensen Promoted to Sacred Grounds Café Manager
Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has promoted Melissa Jensen to Manager of the Tribe’s Sacred Grounds Café.
BSNC Promotes Karla Grumman to Chief Human Resources Officer/Associate Vice President
BSNC has announced the promotion of Karla Grumman to Chief Human Resources Officer/Associate Vice President.
Spotlight Business Profiles
Doyon, Limited
Matson
RISQ Consulting
Alaska USA
Personnel Plus
The Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network
Altman, Rogers & Co.
National Cooperative Bank
Calista Corporation
PIP Marketing, Signs, Print
Arctic Office Products
AFF Global Logistics
In This Issue
Looking at worldwide LNG and Alaska’s North Slope
May 2019
Global companies pursue exploration and production in Alaska.