Jan 4, 2008 | Petroleum News
Preliminary BIF out for Mount Spurr
“Passive seismic monitors that record seismic movements are often used to locate geothermal reservoirs”
DNR proposing geothermal exploration area for 16 tracts totaling some 36,000 acres northwest of Trading Bay in Southcentral A preliminary best interest finding has been issued for a proposed Mount Spurr ... via Petroleum News
Power bills could drop if utilities join forces
“That's the good news for consumers.”
Features DISCUSS PHOTOS PHOTOS Power bills could drop if utilities join forces OPTIONS: ML&P buying Chugach would save; Chugach buying ML&P would raise rates. via Anchorage Daily News
“When you take a couple of tributaries out of the system, even though they're small, there's still concerns.”
Proposed mine keeps river 'endangered' JESSICA CEJNAR Peninsula Clarion Mark Glassmaker and his clients have taken advantage of the salmon run along the Chuitna River for 20 years. via Clarion Dispatch
Did you feel it? Report shaking and damage at your location. You can also view a map displaying accumulated data from your report and others. via USGS Earthquakes
AFN opposes vote to curb pollutants
The Alaska Federation of Natives voted Saturday to oppose a proposed statewide voter initiative that would block large metallic mines from discharging pollutants on land or water. via Anchorage Daily News
Tyonek touts its program to train future leaders
“Tyonek has a long history of leadership in the Cook Inlet”
About a decade ago, the board of directors of the Tyonek Native Corp. were dismayed to see that young people weren't getting involved in tribal government. via Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
“The employees and managers of these companies have demonstrated that, through team work and the commitment to safety and health excellence that the VPP 'star' demands, work can be done safely even in a difficult environment”
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recognized ConocoPhillips' Tyonek Platform in Kenai, Alaska, and Peak Oilfield Service Co.'s Tyonek Oil Platform Operation in ... via Osha.gov
“My goal is to evaluate operations to begin with and prioritize important aspects of the job”
Kenai's Baisden to take reins Monday HAL SPENCE The Nikiski Fire Department has a new chief. via Clarion Dispatch
Districts elected incumbents, split on term limits
District 3 Assemblyman Gary Superman faced no opponent in Tuesday's election and won with 77 percent of the vote the rest were write-ins. Assembly term limits were turned down in Nikiski, his home precinct, and ... via Clarion Dispatch
“It's one of our annual fundraisers”
Kambe hosts Kenai Peninsula Food Bank canned food benefit JOSEPH ROBERTIA Peninsula Clarion Much like the Cannes Film Festival in France is used to demonstrate that European cinema is art, not just ... via Clarion Dispatch