April 6, 2018

In this Issue:

A push for new oil taxes from state House
Legislature careens toward end-game; fiscal structure key issue

Alaska LNG delayed a year; Chinese pay a visit

Energy
HEA votes down solar, for now
Siemens talks with IGU on gas
50% energy savings on power unit

Telecom
GCI invests in Kenai upgrades

“Scoping” for project’s EIS is underway Army Corps launches Pebble Mine regulatory process

Anchorage election results show voters optimistic, upbeat

Business Intelligence
Anchorage home sales prices dip slightly, but market steady
Bank now owns former legislative building in downtown anchorage
Alaska aerospace sets commercial launches
More federal funds to aid Newtok relocation
Skagway backs away from white pass deal
Carrs to take sears space in midtown anchorage mall
Good year predicted for tourism
Denali credit union merges with California credit union
Briefs

Petroleum
ConocoPhillips wraps up exploration
Commitment for Pikka development?
GMT-2 startup is pushed back to 2021
Cook Inlet state lease sale on May 9
Beaufort Sea OCS sale in 2019?
More money for NPR-A well cleanup

Fisheries
Halibut harvests cut 10%
Opening halibut prices are down

Minerals
UCore sets out its mine schedule
BLM “scoping” on Ambler mine road

Timber
University sets Haines timber sale
First Prince William Sound tanner crab

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