Pikka’s Promise Becoming Reality
by Scott Rhode | Oct 14, 2024 | Magazine, Oil & Gas
Backhaul Project Removes E-waste from Donlin Gold Neighbor Villages
Improvements in appliance crushing maximized the capacity of the annual removal of electronic and hazardous waste from six villages near the Donlin Gold development.
More than $12M in Federal Funding for Tribal Renewable Energy Projects Statewide
Federal funds finalize the financial package to build Angoon’s run-of-river hydro project, while more money flows to Interior and Northwest renewable energy initiatives.
UAA Business Showcase Builds Bridges Within Community
UAA College of Business and Public Policy Showcase provides an opportunity to engage with the community—and show off a little.
Latest News
ConocoPhillips Acquires Chevron’s Remaining North Slope Assets
ConocoPhillips signed a $300 million purchase agreement for Chevron’s 5 percent interest in the Kuparuk River Unit and 1.2 percent share of Prudhoe Bay.
Federal Funds for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Co-generation Power Facility
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport will use $3.3 million in federal funds to build a co-generation power plant.
ConocoPhillips Alaska Delivers Nuna Module to North Slope
ConocoPhillips’ Nuna module, delivered to the North Slope’s Kuparuk River Unit, is its first Alaska-made production module in twenty years.
Aleut Ventures Rebrands to Reflect New Opportunities
Continuing a year-long rebranding at Aleut regional corporation, subsidiary Aleut Enterprise becomes Aleut Ventures to reflect a focus on travel and fueling operations in Adak and Cold Bay.
Fungi Might Offer Path to Green Styrofoam, Cleaner Shores
UAA professor touts possible green alternative to Styrofoam that can be made of mycelium and wood or paper fibers in less than a week.
Sitnasuak Gets $4.5M Federal Grant for Energy Infrastructure in Nome
A $4.5 million federal grant to Sitnasuak Native Corporation improves energy resilience in Nome by building new fuel storage tanks.
October 12 – November 12
Join Project Management Institute Alaska for a four-day in-person Project Management Professional (PMP) prep course. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to earn Professional Development Units for PMP certification maintenance or to fulfill the contact hour requirement for the PMP exam.
The Connecting Alaska Consortium is hosting a conference on broadband, an event designed to empower Alaska villages, Tribes, and communities with the knowledge and resources needed to develop and enhance broadband services.
The Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators members come together each year for an annual conference. Anyone who has been to a conference will attest that it’s good people, talking about important and good work.
Join Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) in Juneau in October for Alaska’s largest annual gathering of tourism professionals. Network with tourism businesses, including tour operators, wholesalers, vendors, destination marketing organizations, and elected officials while learning the latest travel industry best practices and business skills.
Spotlight Digital Profiles
Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
PeopleAK
JEFFCO Grounds Maintenance
Three New Radio Hosts on the Air at Alaska Public Media
Dr. Anne Zink, Amy Bushatz, and Kim Sherry join the host rotations for, respectively, Line One: Your Health Connection, Outdoor Explorer, and Hometown, Alaska.
Huna Totem Taps Bell for Strategic Initiatives, Tourism Advisory Board
Huna Totem hired former Commerce Commissioner Susan Bell as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and named her to a new Tourism Advisory Board.
New Director of Marine Services and General Manager at Bowhead Transport
Bowhead Transport promoted Clark Hill to Director of Marine Services and hired Luther Bartholomew to succeed him as General Manager.
Are You Flying by the Seat of Your Pants?
While emergency planning may seem daunting, small businesses often benefit the most from such preparation. Guest author Daniel Hoffman of Hoffman Consulting itemizes the steps to take.
Pikka’s Promise Becoming Reality
From its new headquarters building in Downtown Anchorage, Santos is watching construction proceed apace at the Pikka project on the North Slope.
Are You Flying by the Seat of Your Pants?
While emergency planning may seem daunting, small businesses often benefit the most from such preparation. Guest author Daniel Hoffman of Hoffman Consulting itemizes the steps to take.
Better Business Bureau: Three Ways to Keep a Marketing Budget Under $10,000
Three realistic and affordable ways to boost business, build trust, and attract customers without breaking a small business budget.
Wealth of the Arctic: Trade, trends, and opportunity at northern latitudes
Overall economic output from the Arctic is currently low compared to other global regions, but it has been increasing due to climate change and new technology.
