Ribbons of tundra ice 05/02/2010
Evolving ice-road construction techniques extend North Slope exploration seasons
With virtually all exploration drilling on Alaska's North Slope done in the winter when snow and ice protect the tundra from vehicles and other equipment, the construction of ice roads has become a vi...

Big Risk, Bigger Rewards: Savant ahead of schedule at Badami 02/14/2010
Denver independent has completed ice road in preparation for completing Red Wolf well and drilling Badami horizontal sidetrack
Savant Alaska has completed its 27.5-mile ice road from the eastern end of the North Slope road system to the Badami field, in preparation for the company's winter drilling program at Badami, Savant e...

Savant completes ice road to Badami 01/10/2010
Savant Alaska has completed its 27.5-mile ice road from the eastern end of the North Slope road system to the Badami field, in preparation for the company's winter drilling program at Badami, Savant e...

Savant ahead of schedule 12/20/2009
Vigil: ACES works for small explorers, producers; hires lobbyist to make sure Alaska legislators aware of independent's position
Savant Alaska is ahead of schedule on the construction of its ice road to the eastern North Slope's Badami unit, where the company plans to finish an oil exploration well it began last winter. The wel...

Arctic Directory: Builders Choice Inc., an Alaska manufacturer getting tough jobs done on time 09/20/2009
High quality, lower cost solutions; BCI comes through for oil, gas, mining, and general contractors
Q. What do you most want people to know about your company? A. We are an all Alaska Company dedicated to promoting Alaska jobs and vendors as we construct modular buildings and engineered building...

Drift River Terminal ready for anything 03/15/2009
Following the Redoubt Volcano eruptions in 1989 and 1990 the oil terminal has bolstered defenses against a natural disaster
On Jan. 25 the Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level for the Redoubt Volcano on the west side of the Cook Inlet to code orange, indicating the strong possibility of an eruption and trigger...

Arctic Directory: Cruz Construction allocates resources for highest productivity, keeping clients satisfied 01/25/2009
No matter how challenging the logistics, dynamic prime contractor Cruz Construction plans its work and works its plan every time
Cruz Construction clearly understands that the most critical factors in any project are safely performing all work, while facilitating the client's satisfaction. We are a dynamic prime contractor, acc...

PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: Heavy civil contractor Cruz Construction thrives on logistically challenging projects 02/10/2008
From bank stabilization on the Yukon River to extinguishing coal fires at the Jonesville Mines, Cruz Construction meets project demands
Q. When was Cruz Construction founded, who founded it, and what was its original name? A. The company was founded in 1979 by Dave and Dana Cruz and maintains its original name. Q. Where is your com...

Arctic Fox exceeds expectations 03/12/2006
Pioneer Natural Resources Alaska is "very, very pleased" with the performance of the new Arctic Fox Rig No. 1 drilling rig, designed and built at its request by joint venture partners Doyon Drilling I...

PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: Cruz Construction Inc.: Windfall acquisition increases capabilities 07/18/2004
Cruz bumps up business by acquiring Western GECO LLC assets
An emerging business trend is transparency - operating above board, with no hidden agendas, closed books or executive secrets. With Cruz Construction Inc. that's a way of life - what you see is what y...

MINING NEWS: Ice road freighting continues near Pogo 03/14/2004
Teck-Pogo completes 50-mile ice road up the Goodpaster River valley, half of fuel and equipment moved to remote mine site
Contractors hired by developers of the Pogo gold deposit northeast of Delta Junction completed construction of a 50-mile temporary ice road in early February and transportation of fuel and equipment i...

Wetlands permit issued for Pogo gold mine 01/18/2004
Corps of Engineers releases wetlands permit for Pogo gold project; EPA water handling permit expected in late February or early March
Developers of the Pogo gold deposit in eastern Interior Alaska received a wetlands permit Jan. 12 from the Anchorage office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "Now it's up to EPA," Army Corps of Eng...

PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: Cruz Construction, Inc. can take you (and your projects) anywhere 11/17/2002
Long-time all-Alaska construction company offers wide range of services to potential clients
Sometimes when you've got the skills you have to take chances and go into business for yourself. That's what Dave Cruz of Cruz Construction Inc. did almost 22 years ago when he left Kodiak Oil Field H...

Replacement of Drift River pipeline section goes according to plan 12/09/2001
Cruz Construction had to replace a damaged pipeline section under Drift River before the onset of winter ice in Cook Inlet
The recent replacement of a section of the Cook Inlet Pipeline under the Drift River on the west side of Cook Inlet involved some pioneering work in difficult conditions. Cook Inlet Pipeline Co., the...