The state is trying to clean up petroleum contamination on lands the federal government ceded to Alaska Native Corporations under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Alaska Native Corporations
Hoping for jobs and lower fuel costs, Alaska Native corp Ahtna explores for gas
Alaska Native regional corporation Ahtna, Inc. is searching for natural gas to reduce local energy costs and provide jobs. Last week, Ahtna subsidiary Tolsona Oil & Gas Exploration LLC started drilling an exploration well on state land near Glennallen.
AVCP selects first woman CEO
The AVCP has its first female CEO. The decision was announced during the nonprofit’s annual convention which has given some stakeholders hope for the organization.
Conoco aims to up North Slope production with new drilling rig
ConocoPhillips Alaska announced it is building a new drilling rig that will more than double the area it can develop from a single drill site.
Brotherhood, Sisterhood prep for convention
Alaska’s oldest Native organizations are trying to attract younger members. That and other issues are on the table at the ANB-ANS Grand Camp Convention Oct. 5-8.
With assembly approval, Central Council expands plans for 3-acre Immersion Park
The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has a new target date for opening its cultural immersion park at the old Thane Ore House. Last year, Central Council officials had hoped it would open this summer. Now, they’re shooting for 2018, after the Juneau Assembly approved a 1.2-acre land lease making it possible Monday evening.