Coast Guard Spokesman David Mosley in Anchorage says the tug Aiviq began experiencing engine problems late last night. He says it has enough power to maintain its current position, about 48 hours from landfall.
Energy & Mining
Coast Guard finds safety violations on Shell rig
Shell’s Noble Discoverer drill rig has had several high-profile mishaps in 2012. Now, the Coast Guard says it found problems with the rig’s on-board systems during an emergency inspection in Seward.
Power line at Turnagain Pass being replaced
A project is underway to replace the power line across Turnagain Pass on the Kenai Peninsula.
Gas Caucus Gets Pipline Update, Crafting Legislation
State lawmakers today heard an update on a proposal to get natural gas from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska.
Report: Dispersants used after blowout had few ill effects
The Deepwater Horizon blowout of 2010 marked the first time that chemical dispersants were injected into an oil spill underwater.
Energy Dept. might speed up terminal approvals
There’s buzz in Washington that a recent report commissioned by the Department of Energy could speed up approval of export terminals for liquefied natural gas in the Lower 48.