Noah resigns from in-state gas line job

Harry Noah has resigned as in-state gas line project manager, the governor’s office said Nov. 18.

In a statement Gov. Sean Parnell said he has accepted Noah’s resignation. Noah will stay in the post until a replacement is named.

The statement said the governor “remains committed to pursuing an in-state gas line” and that considerable work has been done evaluating standalone gas pipelines from both the North Slope and from the Brooks Range foothills to Fairbanks and Southcentral, as well as a spur line to Southcentral from a major pipeline to the Lower 48.

“Harry has been a vital part of the team, and has laid a great foundation for in-state gas line options,” Parnell said. “We will keep this work moving forward.”

The in-state gas line project manager is charged with developing design and permitting data for a small-diameter natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to Cook Inlet. The data and permits would then be made available for private development of the project.

Noah will pursue a private-sector venture in Oregon. A search for Noah’s replacement will begin immediately.

—Petroleum News