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ANS revivification - 09/22/2024 (Full story)
Alaska North Slope crude slid 66 cents Sept. 18 to close at $74.73 per barrel as the initial euphoria of a massive half a percentage point interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve boosted asset and commodity prices but faded in the latter hours of the trading day.
West Texas Intermediate was do....
Viable NS gasline?
- 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
In a new report to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation consulting firm Wood Mackenzie has presented data indicating that a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope could deliver gas to the Cook Inlet region at a price that is competitive with imported liquefied natural gas. However, the gas....
ANS production forecast curves up,
DNR's Crowther tells RDC members - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
In a Sept. 5 presentation to a Resource Development Council breakfast meeting, John Crowther, deputy commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, discussed the department's view on Alaska's resource future, presenting a positive view of the state's resource potential, particularly its....
Mustang pad expansion approved; Finnex to add 70,000 cy gravel - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
On Sept. 13, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Division of Oil and Gas sent a letter to Harry Bockmeulen, chief operating officer of Mustang Holding LLC, authorizing the company to conduct activities on state lands as proposed in the North Slope Southern Miluveach Unit Plan of Operations a....
This month in history: BP's first double-hull tanker in service - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Editor's note: This story first appeared in the Sept. 12, 2004, issue of Petroleum News.
BP's Alaskan Frontier, the first of four double-hulled tankers being built to ship BP's North Slope Alaska crude oil, arrived in Valdez Sept. 2, 2004. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. President Steve Marshall said i....
Hilcorp applies to expand Ivan River pad
- 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Hilcorp Alaska is proposing to expand the pad at its west side Cook Inlet Ivan River gas field to allow drilling of additional wells. In August the company applied to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Division of Oil and Gas for an amendment to its Ivan River unit plan of operations, an ap....
Baker Hughes US rig count jumps 8 to 590 - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
The Baker Hughes' U.S. rotary drilling rig count was 590 the week ending Sept. 13, up by eight rigs from 582 the previous week, and down by 51 from 641 a year ago, after dropping by one the previous week. Eight is the largest week-over-week gain in rigs since Sept. 15, 2023, when the count increased....
Nuna module reaches North Slope - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. or CPAI, officials have been including Coyote, Nuna and Northeast West Sak in a slate of Greater Kuparuk Area projects. The company has said that Coyote and Nuna would be developed from Kuparuk River unit drill sites 3S and 3T. drill site.3T is the new name for the expand....
Nabors' Mustang assignments approved - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
On Sept. 11, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Division of Oil and Gas notified Nabors Drilling Technologies USA Inc. and Mustang Investment Holdings LLC that their assignment applications had been approved with an effective date of Aug. 1.
The Division received the assignment applications....
Oil patch bits: Students Adopt a Cow, and get a visit from Milky Way - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Lynden News Sept. 17, Milky Way driver Zane Smith was a local celebrity earlier this year when he visited Ridgeway Elementary School in Renton, Wash., as part of the students' participation in the Adopt A Cow program. Melanie Drenckpohl's second grade class adopted a baby calf named J....
Arctic Directory: Sheet Metal Inc., providing exceptional design, fabrication, and installations since 1972 - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Q. What is the official name of your company?
A. Sheet Metal Inc.
Q. What year was the company founded and by whom?
A. Sheet Metal Inc. was founded by Howard J. Letts in 1972.
Q. What do you most want people to know about your company?
A. Our versatility. Throughout the year, Sheet Metal Inc. s....
Arctic Directory: Company Spotlight: PND Engineers, Inc. - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
PND, a multidisciplinary engineering firm founded in Anchorage in 1979, now features five professionally licensed geotechnical engineers. A dynamic consulting firm with more than 100 full-time employees across nine nationwide offices, including three locations in Alaska, PND maintains a staff of pro....
Arctic Directory: Cruz awarded contractor of the year for safety performance - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association announced July 30 that Cruz Construction Inc. was awarded the Contractor of the Year Award for Safety Performance by the Alaska Support Industry Alliance. The award recognizes Cruz as an oil and gas support company that has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to s....
Arctic Directory: GCI announces reseller agreement with SpaceX's Starlink - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
GCI, Alaska's largest telecommunications company, said July 17 that it has entered into an enterprise reseller agreement with low earth orbit satellite provider Starlink, a global leader in the LEO space. The agreement enables GCI to integrate Starlink's advanced satellite technology into its suite....
Arctic Directory: Alaska Marine Lines earns Sustainable Century Award - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Lynden News July 11, the Port of Seattle presented Alaska Marine Lines with a 2024 Sustainable Century Award on May 30 in Seattle. Commercial and nonprofit partners are selected annually in maritime and aviation divisions for supporting the Port's environmental goals and exhibiting ou....
Arctic Directory: Coffman Engineers' Eliot Jordan leads fire protection group - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Coffman Engineers Inc. said July 15 that it is pleased to announce the promotion of Eliot Jordan to discipline manager of the fire protection engineering team. Jordan brings 24 years of professional engineering experience, including 17 years in Alaska. He leads Coffman's fire protection group and pe....
Arctic Directory: Matson partnership helps veterans transition to civilian life - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Matson said May 28 that it has partnered with the U.S. Army to ease the transition from military life to civilian life. Matson signed a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Partnership for Your Success program. PaYS is a strategic collaboration between the army and a cross-section of privat....
Arctic Directory: Sjostedt now managing PND's Juneau operations - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
PND Engineers Inc. said May 24 that it has new leadership in its Juneau, Alaska, office. Sean Sjostedt, PE, has been promoted to PND vice president and will assume office coordinator responsibilities for the firm's Southeast Alaska operations. PND Vice President Dick Somerville, PE, who has worked a....
Arctic Directory: ABR Inc. hires new administration manager - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
ABR Inc. announced recently that Emilie Wright has joined the company with over a decade of experience managing employees, business operations and contracts while providing exceptional administrative support. Wright holds an MBA from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a B.S. in human and organiz.... |
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Arctic Directory: Airgas expands high school welding education initiative - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Airgas News April 4, Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will welcome 65 schools into the company's high school welding education initiative for the 2024 academic year, expanding the ongoing program to help students across the country prepare to enter welding, engineering and technical ca....
Arctic Directory: Lynden delivers rush shipments to rebuild school lost in Maui fire - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Lynden News April 2, Maui continues to rebuild after last year's devastating wildfires. Lynden Logistics assisted in the recovery by coordinating two priority shipments of fragile electrical panels from Washington to the island to rebuild a school there. 'We had them crated and fl....
Arctic Directory: EXP selected for US Department of Energy's program - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
EXP said March 27 that it has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's clean energy technology adoption voucher program and has been matched with the Chenega Regional Development Group to provide clean energy siting and permitting support in the village of Chenega, Alaska, an....
Arctic Directory: Frost Engineering, Alaska Roteq join forces with PumpTech - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Frost Engineering said March 20 that in a strategic move set to redefine the landscape of the petroleum industry, Frost Engineering and Alaska Roteq have officially merged with PumpTech under the Impel family of companies. This landmark alliance heralds a new era of innovation, efficiency, and compr....
Arctic Directory: PND Engineers, Inc. announces promotion of 4 engineers - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
PND Engineers, Inc. said Feb. 29 that it recently promoted four engineers in its Anchorage office: Jared Kinney, PE; Cameron Klatt, PE; Kannon Lee, PE; and Taylor Mortensen, PE. All four engineers, three of whom were born and raised in Alaska, recently passed their Principles & Practice of Engineeri....
Arctic Directory: Airgas Named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 Lists - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Airgas News Feb. 15, Airgas, an Air Liquide company, has been featured on two of Newsweek's prominent lists: America's Greatest Workplaces for 2023 and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024. The America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 list, by Newsweek and Plant-A....
Arctic Directory: Alaska West Express expands in Fairbanks - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Lynden News Jan. 30, Alaska West Express has expanded its Fairbanks facility by 22 acres. "We are using nine acres for our facility and the remaining space is a large gravel pit that was used to mine 25,000 yards of gravel for our property improvements," says Gage Schutte, vice presid....
Arctic Directory: Coffman welcomes Amber Benham to its team - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Coffman Engineers Inc. said Jan. 19 that it is pleased to welcome Amber Benham to its electrical department and congratulates her on earning her Alaska professional engineering license in control systems engineering. Benham received two Bachelor of Science degrees in chemical engineering and biologi....
Arctic Directory: ASTAC service area residences 91% fiber connected - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative Inc., a leader in fiber connectivity in the state and nation, said Jan. 11 that it has achieved a significant milestone, having connected 91% of North Slope residences and businesses to their fiber network. ASTAC is dedicated to providing residents with....
Arctic Directory: GCI executives raise money to support homeless youth - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by GCI News Nov. 21, as Alaskans look ahead to Thanksgiving and consider what they are thankful for, GCI is encouraging families in Anchorage to think about a part of the community that is often forgotten: youth without a stable home or support system. To raise funds and awareness for at....
Arctic Directory: Alaska West Express accepted into new driver program - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Lynden News Nov. 15, Alaska West Express is one of only 33 trucking companies in the nation to be accepted into the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The pilot program was established to allow drivers with a commercial driver's....
Arctic Directory: Coffman congratulates Scott Patterson on licensure - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Coffman Engineers Inc. said Nov. 17 that it is pleased to announce Scott Patterson's achievement on earning his Alaska professional engineering license in mechanical engineering. As a mechanical engineer at Coffman, Patterson provides engineering for all types of energy related facilities. This incl....
Arctic Directory: Airgas awarded 2024 Military Friendly gold recognition - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, said Nov. 10 that it has earned the gold level recognition and been named by VIQTORY to the 2024 Military Friendly Employers list for the second year in a row, following three consecutive years with silver level designation. Airgas has been recognized by Military Frie....
Arctic Directory: ASTAC awarded grant to connect Nuiqsut to Atqasuk - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
ASTAC awarded grant to connect Nuiqsut to Atqasuk Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative Inc. said Nov. 1 that it has been awarded a generous grant of $25 million to support the expansion of its fiber network from Nuiqsut to Atqasuk, Alaska. This significant investment will enable ASTAC to....
Arctic Directory: Coffman names Brent Little as federal programs lead - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
Coffman said Oct. 25 that it has named Brent Little, PE, as the new federal programs lead. Little began transitioning into this role in early 2023 as Dave Gardner, SE, Coffman's former federal programs lead, began preparing for his eventual retirement. Little and Gardner worked closely together in 2....
Arctic Directory: EXP promotes Stephen Elrod to VP, aviation - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
EXP promotes Stephen Elrod to VP, aviation EXP said Oct. 24 that it is proud to announce the promotion of Stephen Elrod, PE, LEED AP BD+C to vice president, aviation. In his new role, Elrod will continue to lead the strategic pursuit of aviation projects and increase EXP's global footprint in the a....
Arctic Directory: Mechanic Tucker Johnson recognized as a 40 under 40 - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Lynden News Oct. 16, Lynden Air Cargo aircraft mechanic Tucker Johnson was named to the 40 under 40 list by Aircraft Maintenance Technology magazine. Tucker was featured in an article in the summer issue. Tucker started at Lynden Air Cargo as an apprentice while attending the Universi....
Arctic Directory: ConocoPhillips donates food to the Food Bank of Alaska - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by YourAlaskaLink.com Oct. 19, the Food Bank of Alaska got a massive donation, and the first load of meals were delivered that day in Anchorage. Over 95,000 pounds of food was brought to the Food Bank in Anchorage the afternoon of Oct. 19 courtesy of ConocoPhillips. And this is just the....
Arctic Directory: LTI and fire department collaborate at safety training - 09/22/2024 (Login to read Full story)
As reported by Lynden News Oct. 9, LTI Inc.'s Sunnyside team recently completed confined space entry and confined space rescue training at the tank shop. The classroom portion of the training is designed to show employees the hazards that may exist in permitrequired confined spaces, how to work safe.... |
