News of the Day:  Alaska by the Numbers – September 2020Ed King, King Economics, October 1, 2020 Resource development will remain a critical cornerstone of Alaska’s economy. Hardrock mining and oil extraction jobs, plus the jobs that support those industries, will grow (if projects move forward). OIL Climate Change Reaches Supreme Court in Jurisdiction ClashBloomberg Law, October 2, 2020 Baltimore … read more

OIL I think our best strategy is to milk the legacy fields for every dollar we can get, then cut and run. GAS From the Washington Examiner, Daily on Energy:  HMM…VOTERS IN GAS-PRODUCING AREAS CONFUSED BY BIDEN’S ENERGY STANCE: Biden is down 13 points to Trump in natural gas-producing counties of western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, according to polling out … read more

OIL What makes Alaska’s oil industry unique?Darren Prokop, American Shipper, August 31, 2020 Two words: logistics and politics. These make Alaska’s oil industry unique. It is the longest domestic supply chain in the industry. Alaska’s North Slope is the nation’s most remote and coldest source of crude oil. This environment requires customized equipment able to handle months of subzero temperatures.  … read more