EXIT GLACIER, Alaska — America's 49th state is a study in contrasts: Rapidly melting glaciers like this one attract tourists, while the oil industry underpinning its economy is getting a fresh boost from Washington after decades of decline. Why it matters: Few places put the causes and consequences of global warming in such close proximity, making Alaska a vivid window into the world's reliance on fossil fuels as climate impacts mount. Driving the news: "Alaska is a powerhouse," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said last week in Anchorage at the state oil and gas trade group's annual conference, according to Alaska News Source. - "I think you could have an incredible several years, several decades coming with just some common sense…
Polar LNG has officially launched and named industry veteran Joel Riddle as its President and Chief Executive Officer. The company is moving forward with a nearshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at Prudhoe Bay on Alaska’s North Slope. The post U.S. Energy Security Boosted by New Polar LNG Alaskan Energy Project. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Polar LNG announced its launch and the appointment of Joel Riddle as President and CEO. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Joel Riddle, Polar LNG, and the U.S. energy sector. WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska’s North Slope. KEY QUOTE: “Polar LNG is uniquely positioned to bring this resource online—delivering reliable energy for Alaska and a strategic supply for the United States that strengthens energy security , supports American leadership, creates new jobs , and provides trusted energy to our allies.” – Joel Riddle IMPACT: The project aims to strengthen U.S. energy leadership and create economic opportunities in Alaska. IN FULL Polar LNG has officially launched and named industry veteran Joel Riddle as…Open
While the Biden administration promised to listen to indigenous voices, it brushed those aside when they conflicted with Biden's climate policies. A successful lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska this week signals big changes for Alaska's Iñupiat tribe on the North Slope.