Shallow coalbed gas exploration triggers concerns at Sutton

The Associated Press

The prospect of natural gas trapped in coal beds in Sutton is fueling dreams of a new energy industry for Southcentral Alaska — and triggering a wave of community concern about drinking water safety. Evergreen Resources Alaska Corp. is asking the state to approve three-year shallow gas leases on ne....

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Residents concerned about development

Drilling with modified water well rigs