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- Project Documents
- Open House Materials
- News Room Press Releases
- Legislative Briefings
- Links & Articles
- Media Coverage 2017
- Media Coverage 2016
- Media Coverage 2015
- Media Coverage 2014- 2013
- Presentations
Archived Project Documentation 2013 – 2016
- Acronyms and Definitions 1
- Commercial and Financial Overview
- Commercial Report Concession Agreement (large file)
- Conversion Analysis
- Distribution Map
- Economic Impact Analysis
- Engineering Brief
- Estimated Natural Gas Demand
- FAQs
- Feasibility Report
- Financial Model Analysis
- Financial Model Analysis Updated
- GVEA Commitment Letter
- Linde Skangass Brochure
- LNG Demand Study 1
- LNG Demand Study 2
- LNG Transportation Report
- Mayors’ Joint Town Hall Meeting Presentation
- MWH Term Sheet
- RCA Economic -White Paper
- Pentex Term Sheet
- Project Fact Sheet 1
- Project Fact Sheet 2
- Schedule
- Spectrum Term Sheet
Archived Open House Materials 2014
Archived News Room and Press Releases
- AIDEA Reaches Another IEP Milestone: All Permits to Build North Slope LNG Facility in Place
- Joint Release – Natural Gas for Interior Takes Major Step Forward, IGU will procure pipe in fourth quarter for North Pole construction
- MWH Global Contracts with AIDEA for North Slope Gas Project
- AIDEA and MWH Sign Interior Energy Project Agreement
- AIDEA Board Approves IEP Project Loans Press Release
- Legislature Passes IEP
- AIDEA Issues Report on IEP
- AIDEA Board Approves Two Business Loans
- MWH Global Selected for North Slope LNG Plant
- AIDEA Board Selects North Slope LNG Plant Participant
- AIDEA Resolution No. G14-01
Archived Legislative Briefings
- Legislative Budget and Audit Presentation – Potential Purchase of Pentex
- Response to Questions regarding Legislative Budget and Audit
- Letter from Harvest Alaska
- May 2014 Legislative Briefing
- March 2014 Legislative Briefing
- January 2014 Legislative Briefing
- Sept. – Nov. 2013 Legislative Briefing
- August 2013 Legislative Briefing
- July 2013 Legislative Briefing
Archived Links & Articles
Media Coverage 2017
- December 31 – Newsminer-A year for improvements: Five things that will help grow Alaska and Fairbanks in 2018
- December 29 – Newsminer-Work on natural gas storage project for Fairbanks under way
- December 17 – Petroleum News-Pentex sale is approved
- December 17 – Petroleum News-AIDEA approves funding for Fairbanks LNG storage
- December 17 – Newsminer Community Perspective-Shefchik no more qualified than Lee for IGU seat
- December 13 – KUAC Newscast -Air pollution panel won’t support ordinance, but urges study of particulate-reducing device
- December 12 – Alaska Journal of Commerce-AIDEA approves deal with gas utility for Interior Energy Project
- December 10 – Petroleum News-IGU board approves purchase of Pentex for Fairbanks gas supply
- December 10 – Newsminer letter to the editor-Three wrongs don’t make a right
- December 9 – Newsminer letter to the editor-AIDEA Mismanagement
- December 8 – KUAC News-AIDEA Board Oks sale of Pentex, clearing last hurdle for acquisition by Interior Gas Utility
- December 8 – Webcenter 11-State Oks $60 million Pentex sale
- December 7 – Alaska Business Monthly-AIDEA Board approves Pentex sale; Authority to sell Pentex Alaska Natural Gas Company, LLC to Interior Gas Utility
- December 8 – Newsminer-Pentex sale gets crucial second approval
- December 8 – Alaska Public Media-AIDEA Board Oks sale of Pentex to Interior Gas Utility
- December 6 – KUAC morning news-IGU takes big step toward launching gas utility with $60 million purchase of Pentex
- December 6 – Newminer-Interior Gas Utility approves Pentex purchase
- December 5 – Newsminer Community Perspective-‘Bigger boondoggle’ on the horizon for Alaska
- December 4 – Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce email-IGU Board Meeting
- December 3 – Newsminer letter to the editor-Questioning Pentex
- December 3 – The Juneau Empire-Here we go again
- December 3 – Newminer-Propane is the solution to air pollution
- December 3 – Newsminer-A vote to purchase Pentex: Waiting for a better mousetraps is the greater risk to Interior Alaska
- December 1 – Petroleum News-OK on Nenana Drilling; Doyon board approves plan for fourth exploration well in basin for summer 2018
- December 1 – KUAC Morning Newscast-IGU Board Meeting (from 04:55 through 09:00)
- December 1 – Newminer-Residents express concerns about Pentex purchase
- November 30 – Anchorage Daily News-Doyon will keep hunting for oil and gas near Nenana
- November 29 – Alaska Journal of Commerce-Doyon keeps up Nenana drilling; touts gas alternative to Cook Inlet
- November 29 –Newsminer-Doyon eyes new well, is critical of Interior Gas Utility’s plan to purchase Pentex
- November 29 – Newsminer opinion-Want better air? Follow the rules
- November 28 – Newsminer-Season’s first widespread burn ban announced in Fairbanks, North Pole
- November 28 – Webcenter11-North Pole sees first Stage 2 air quality alert under new system
- November 27 – Newsminer-IGU recognizes old fuel spill at Titan Site
- November 26 – Newsminer-An Interior Energy Project PR problem: With a big decision near, public education is essential
- November 25 – Newsminer-Energy market plays into gas conversion projections
- November 24 – Interior Gas Utility email-Special Work Session and Public Comment (Website update)
- November 23 – KTOO Public Media-Fairbanks citizens to test air pollution technology
- November 21 – Alaska Public Media-Fairbanks citizens to test air pollution control technology
- November 24 – Newsminer-Fairbanks North Star Borough contacting residents suspected of flouting burn ban
- November 22 – KUAC-Gas Utility Meetings set to help public ‘know what’s going on’ with proposed Pentex Deal
- November 21 – Newsminer-IGU Public Presentation & Information Session ad – See attached file 171121 IGU Meeting ad-Newsminer.jpg
- November 21 – Newsminer-Pentex acquisition imminent
- November 21 – Newsminer-Air Quality alert for North Pole area; first under tougher rules banning wood burning
- November 20- Newsminer editorial-Interior Energy Project bungled
- November 20 – Newsminer-Houston puts forth liquefied natural gas proposal
- November 19 – Petroleum News-IGU Pentex decision set for Dec 5
- November 17 – Interior Gas Utility email listing-Public Presentation & Information Sessions
- November 13 – KUAC –Interior Gas Utility sets public meetings to explain proposed purchase of Pentex assets
- November 13 – KUAC-Utility faces big decision
- November 12 – Newsminer-IGU Representatives set to meet with state officials this week
- November 12 – US News and World Report-Utility set to meet with officials about buying gas company
- November 12 – Petroleum News –Some Changes Needed-IGU asks for amendments to documents for purchase of Pentex from AIDEA
- November 12 – Newsminer-IGU Representatives set to meet with state officials this week
- November 9 – Newsminer-Interior gas utility board responds to proposed Pentex Merger
- November 7 – Newsminer-Residents challenge IGU’s planned Pentex purchase
- November 7 – KSRM Radio-Facility in Cook Inlet sold in order to truck LNG to Fairbanks
- November 6 – KUAC Local news-200 Additional vehicle engine-heater plug-ins at public buildings to improve air quality
- November 5 – Petroleum News-Passing the IEP baton; AIDEA sends Pentex sale agreement to IGU; questions raised over Titan plant
- November 3 – Newsminer-Interior Energy Project at the 1-yard line
- November 2 –Oil and Gas 360 by Enercom-How Alaska will fund a $331 million LNG plant to bring NatGas to Fairbanks
- November 1 – Alaska Journal of Commerce-AIDEA approves sale of LNG plant to Fairbanks gas utility
- November 1 – Newsminer letter to the editor-The IGU vote
- November 1 – Newsminer-IGU demands changes to Pentex deal
- October 31 – Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman-AIDEA rules to keep on trucking to natural gas-starved Fairbanks
- October 29 – Newsminer letter to the editor-IGU Appointment
- October 27 –Newsminer-Kassel’s bad performance
- October 27 – Newsminer-Shefchik’s appointment to temporary IGU Board post approved
- October 27 – Frontiersman-Houston LNG plan shot down; AIDEA locks Interior Gas Utility into expanding existing Titan plant at Point Mac
- October 27 – Newminer-Changes to contract worry Interior Gas Utility official
- October 27 – Webcenter 11-New members join borough assembly
- October 26 – Alaska Public Radio Network-Mat-Su looks north to Fairbanks for advice on air quality
- October 26 – Newminer-Pentex sale vote to be held today
- October 26 – Newsminer-Fairbanks Borough Assembly to decide Shefchik short-term appointment to IGU
- October 25 – Newsminer letter to the editor-Why this IGU appointment?
- October 23 – Sunshine State News-FEC concealed plans to move deadly liquefied natural gas next to 110-mph passenger trains
- October 20 – KUAC-Air quality panel studies technology that may offer lower-cost option for PM2.5 mitigation
- October 12 – AK Public Media – Interior Gas Utility considers taking over Interior Energy Project
- October 11 – Newsminer – Williams concedes Fairbanks assembly race to Lojewski
- October 5 – The Sun Star – Assembly candidates debate community issues
- October 4 – The Hill – EPA misses smog rule deadline
- October 4 – Newsminer- Lee wins seat on Interior Gas Utility board; Wilbur re-elected
- October 4 – KTXA 13-Interior Gas Utility Board Current Results
- October 4 – Petroleum News – Hilcorp gas supply contract opens way forward for Interior Energy Project
- October 2 – Alaska Public Media-Three IGU candidates’ top priority: speeding efforts to bring natural gas to Fairbanks
- October 2 – Newsminer-Interior Alaska voters have big decisions to make Tuesday
- October 2 – KUAC Morning Newscast-Three IGU candidates top priority: Speeding efforts to bring natural gas to Fairbanks
- September 30 – Webcenter 11-FNSB assembly Seat D candidates
- September 29 – Petroleum News-There’s now a project; Hilcorp gas supply contract opens way forward for Interior Energy Project
- September 29 – Newsminer-Ex-real estate agent, baker and professor vie for assembly Seat H
- September 28 – Newsminer-Five newcomers in the race for Borough Assembly seat E
- September 27 – Webcenter 11-Three candidates for Interior Gas Utility Board Seat D
- September 27 – Alaska Journal of Commerce-Progress for Interior gas project with supply contract
- September 27 – Newsminer-Clear differences characterize race for assembly seat D
- September 25 – Webcenter 11-Borough’s ‘wood stove change out’ program will transition residents to new burn restrictions
- September 23 – Newsminer-Three candidates vie for Interior Gas Utility Board
- September 22 – Newsminer-Big news for natural gas: Approval by state board gets Interior Energy Project in high gear
- September 22 – Newsminer-AIDEA clears path for natural gas
- September 21 – Alaska Public Media-New Hilcorp contract pushes Interior Energy Project along
- September 21 – Newsminer-LNG makes deal with Texas-based firm for supply of natural gas
- September 20 – Newsminer-Conference aims to help residents improve burning habits, clean the air
- September 13 – Newsminer-Rep. Wilson accused of ethics violation by legislative committee
- September 13 – US News and World Report-Alaska State Representative accused of ethics violation
- September 13 – Alaska Public Media-Arctic climate change researchers still conflicted over UAF’s coal-fired powerplant
- September 13 – Newsminer-Assembly hopefuls take questions from community
- September 03 – Petroleum News-EPA approves Fairbanks air quality plan; Borough actions will help address pollution issues but further work needed to fully alleviate particulate levels in winter air
- September 02 – The Cordova Times-Fairbanks air quality plan okayed by EPA
- August 31 – Newsminer-EPA approves failed air quality plan as a new plan is being drafted
- August 30 – Ketchikan Daily News-EPA approves air pollution plan for Fairbanks
- August 30 – Webcenter 11-EPA, Borough working on plan to address serious air quality issues
- August 30 – KUAC Morning newscast-EPA approves moderate air quality plan; (begins at 1:32 through 4:50)
- August 24 – Alaska Public Media-Long awaited Interior natural gas contract expected
- August 23 – KUAC Morning Newscast-Interior Energy Project Update (begins at 2:50 through the end)
- August 20 – Petroleum News-AIDEA approves IGU Funding
- August 20 – Newsminer-Interior Energy Project moving ahead on Pentex purchase
- August 17 – Ketchikan Daily News-Fairbanks residents get wood moisture notices
- August 15 – Newsminer-Moisture disclosures now required in firewood purchases
- August 10 – Newsminer-Fairbanks borough home heating initiative doesn’t make 2017 ballot
- August 10 – US News-Fairbanks residents eye 2018 ballot for home heat initiative
- August 3 – Newsminer-Frustrating delays for natural gas: Interior Energy Project halted in argument about IGU spending
- July 28 – Petroleum News-IGU takes a pause-Stops work on Interior Energy Project following disagreement over funding
- July 25 – Alaska Public Media-Slow gas deal causing problems for Interior Energy Project
- July 24 – Newsminer-FNG ups fixed residential rate for first time in 10 years
- July 14 – Winter smoke control: Borough plan conference, mailings on new regulations
- July 6 – Newsminer-Interior Gas Utility delays authorization to buy Pentex
- June 20 – Newsminer-New smoke pollution rules make it harder to ignore burn bans
- June 16 – Newsminer-The pursuit of happiness
- June 12 – KUAC Local News-Borough air quality letters yield single citation
- June 11 – Newsminer-One day conference focuses on wood burning
- June 2 – KUAC Local news-FNSB reject air quality ballot measure (From 07:56 to 08:59)
- May 31- Newminer-Fairbanks borough rejects air quality ballot measure application
- May 31 – Newsminer-State regulator: Borough’s proposed air pollution rules insufficient
- May 31 – KUAC Local News-FNSB vetting ordinance to tighten wood and coal burning (0:54 through 2:47)
- May 28 – Newsminer-Air quality action warranted
- May 26 – Newsminer-Salcha man to try to overturn Fairbanks-area smoke pollution rules
- May 24 – Alaska Journal of Commerce-Delays continue to beset Interior gas project
- May 21 –Alaska Dispatch News-State boosts restrictions on wood sellers in battle against Fairbanks air pollution
- May 21 – Petroleum News-DEC acts on Fairbanks air quality
- May 16 – SNL Financial-Group threatens lawsuit if US regulator approves LNG transport by rail
- May 15 – Newsminer-New smoke pollution rules to be introduced in Fairbanks, North Pole
- May 14 – Petroleum News-EPA up Fairbanks air quality ante
- May 12 – Webcenter 11-DEC implements measures to improve air quality
- May 10 – DESMOG-Secretly approved in Alaska, will LNG trains soon appear in rest of US?
- May 7 – Petroleum News-Pentex sale deadline extended
- May 6 – Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman-Is the Mat-Su’s air polluted? Valley residents question whether borough should enter into MOU with DEC
- May 3 – Webcenter 11-Worsening particulate levels are a growing concern in FNSB
- May 2 – Newsminer-Dealing with a serious problem: Borough air quality status requires action from leaders, residents
The AP article, “EPA classifies Fairbanks smoke pollution as serious” was carried on other media sources nationally. Below is a small sampling:
- May 2 – The Washington Times- EPA classifies Fairbanks smoke pollution as ‘serious’
- May 2 – KTUU Channel 2-EPA classifies Fairbanks smoke pollution as ‘serious’
- May 1 – US News & World Report-EPA Classifies Fairbanks Smoke Pollution as ‘Serious’
- May 1 – Webcenter 11-FNSB fine particulates level now listed as serious
- May 1 – Alaska Dispatch-EPA sets stricter standards to control Fairbanks air pollution
- May 1 – Newsminer-EPA classifies Fairbanks area smoke pollution as ‘serious’
- April 28 – Newsminer-Fairbanks among top 10 worst places to breathe
- April 24 – Newsminer-Panel suggests solutions for borough smoke pollution
- April 24 – Newsminer-Ten-year-olds put words into action with environmental club
- April 23 – Petroleum News-Legislature passes clean energy bill
- April 19 –VOA News-Report: 40 percent of Americans breathe dirty air (Fairbanks is mentioned in the article)
- April 9 – Petroleum News– A deal is the offing? Documents being prepared for purchase of Pentex by Interior Gas Utility
- April 5 – Newsminer – Panel starts work on endorsing new smoke pollution control measures
- April 4 – Newsminer – Smoke pollution meeting to be held in North Pole
- March 31 – KTVF – FNSB, EPA meet over air quality issues
- March 23 – Newsminer-Pollution solution needs cooperation: EPA official’s visit can help all sides understand unique local issues
- March 22 – Alaska Public Media-Federal air quality officials visit Fairbanks
- March 22 – KUAC FM 89.9 morning news report-Federal air quality officials visit Fairbanks
- March 22 – Newsminer-EPA Officials come to Fairbanks to talk smoke pollution
- March 20 – Alaska Public Media-Citizen scientists monitor North Pole air
- March 17 – Newsminer-EPA top air quality official to visit Fairbanks next week
- March 13 – Newsminer-EPA announces $2.5M grant for Fairbanks air cleanup measures
- March 13 – US News & World Report-EPA announces $2.5M grant for Fairbanks air cleanup measures
- March 13 – Washington Times-EPA announces $2.5M grant for Fairbanks air cleanup measures
- March 12 – The Washington Times- Fairbanks to have stricter air quality regulations
- March 12 – KTUU-Harser air quality regulations to be implemented in Fairbanks
- March 12 – Newsminer-Poor air quality is a health hazard (Newsminer Community Perspective)
- March 11 – Newsminer-Fairbanks to have stricter air quality regulations
- March 8 – Sightline Institute-Liquefied Natural Gas: Coming to a rail line near you? the latest profit scheme for America’s “pipeline on rails.”
- March 8 – Newsminer-More burn bans expected from proposed pollution rules
- March 3 – Petroleum News-IEP moving forward on Finance plan
- February 17 – Petroleum News-Another LNG Option – Plans move forward for Houston plant for shipping LNG on Alaska Railroad
- February 5 – Newsminer-Finding ways to burn cleanly in the Interior
- February 5 – Newsminer-Borough playing by the rules: Municipality shouldn’t make code it doesn’t plan to enforce
- February 3 – KUAC-Alaska Public Radio Network-Regulators anticipate new emissions restrictions
- February 2 – Federal Register, the daily journal of the United States Government-Air Plan Approval; AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 PM2.5
- February 1 – Newsminer-State lays out expectations for cleaner air
- January 29 – Newsminer-Air quality grant from EPA for woodstove change out program safe for now
- January 27 – Petroleum News-EPA proposes Fairbanks air quality Action
- January 26 – Newsminer-EPA review puts cloud of uncertainty on pending grants in Alaska
- January 22 – Newsminer-Wheels turning on air pollution: Fairbanks, North Pole in tough spot with more regulation likely
- January 19 – Newsminer-More restrictions likely coming for Fairbanks to improve air quality
- January 19 – Newsminer-More restrictions likely coming for Fairbanks to improve air quality
- January 15 – Petroleum News-Going for Integration; IGU, AIDEA boards approve MOU for consolidation of Fairbanks gas utilities
- January 13 – KTUU Channel 2-Interior Energy Project is one step closer to bringing more natural gas to Fairbanks
- January 12 – Alaska Business Monthly-IGU Board authorizes General Manager to enter Memorandum of Understanding with AIDEA for Acquisition of Pentex Alaska and the Financing and Integration of FNSB Natural Gas Utilities
- January 12 – KTUU-Interior Gas Utility board approves $58 million merger
- January 12 – KUAC – Interior Energy Project Milestone
- January 10 – Alaska Journal of Commerce=AIDEA moves to advance Interior gas project, shed utility
- January 10 – Newsminer-Getting the ball rolling on gas: Utility merger should clear path for progress on Interior Energy Project
- January 10 – Newsminer-State Oks gas utility merger, cautions against repeating past mistakes
- January 10 – Newsminer-IGU board unanimously approves gas merger
- January 7 – Newsminer-State ‘zeroing in’ on natural gas contract for Interior Energy Project
- January 6 – Alaska Business Monthly-IGU Board announces its intent to take action on a Memorandum of Understanding with AIDEA for the Acquisition of Pentex Alaska and the Financing and Integration of FNSB Natural Gas Utilities
- January 6 – Petroleum News-IGU releases draft of Pentex MOU, sets terms of purchase from AIDEA
- January 6 – ENews Park Forest-EPA Commits to Action on dirty air in settlement with Fairbanks residents
- January 5 – Newsminer-Gas utility merger sensible: Unification of local natural gas providers makes sense for energy project
- January 4 – Alaska Public Media-Fairbanks Interior Gas utility close to merging with Fairbanks Natural Gas
- January 4 –Newsminer-Interior Gas Utility board hammers out details of utilities merger
- January 3 – Newsminer-Resolving to do better in 2017: Like residents, state and Interior need goals for new year
- January 3 – Newsminer-Interior Gas Utility, Fairbanks Natural Gas close in on merger
- January 2 – Interior Gas Utility Post/Press Release-IGU Board to Discuss Memorandum of Understanding with AIDEA for Acquisition of Pentex Alaska and the Financing and Integration of the FNSB Natural Gas Utilities
- January 1 – Newsminer-Resolving to do better in 2017: Like residents, state and Interior need goals for new year
Media Coverage 2016
- December 30 – The Federalist-EPA to Alaskans in Sub-Zero Temps: Stop Burning Wood to Keep Warm
- December 30 – Newsminer-Counting 2016’s biggest Interior issues: University, energy project, budget top local priorities
- December 29 – Interior Gas Utility Post/email-January Board Meeting Location and Time Change
- December 26 – Newser-Some of the dirtiest air in US can be found at North Pole-Old Woodstoves aren’t helping in Alaska
- December 25 –New York Times-Alaskans’ Cost of Staying Warm: A thick coat of dirty air
- December 22 – Law 360-EPA Reaches deal in Fairbanks Air Pollution Suit
- December 22 – Newsminer-Eight years of air struggles: Borough still grappling with PM 2.5 pollution despite clean-up effort
- December 18 – Newsminer-Air pollution dogs North Pole as residents get on with life
- December 8 – KUAC Morning Newscast-Interior Energy Project update (IEP update begins at 4:56 and ends at 7:37.)
- December 6 – Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce email and website article-2017 Juneau Fly-in-IEP is noted as a legislative priority.
- December 2 – Alaska Dispatch News-State buys out private industry partner to lower costs of Interior LNG project
- December 2 – IGU Natural gas hits speed bumps: Interior Energy Project refocused after private partner leaves
- December 1 – Newsminer-Natural gas hits speed bumps: Interior Energy Project refocused after private partner leaves
- November 30 – Canadian Press-Correction: Alaska Railroad Natural gas story
- November 28 – IGU email with link to article-IGU study highlights positive impact of natural gas
- November 28 – Progressive Railroading-Conservation group sues FRA over Alaska Railroad’s LNG records
- November 23 – Alaska Dispatch-Group files suit over secrecy involving Alaska Railroad’s LNG-shipping permit
- November 18 – Newsminer-Doyon says no commercial discovery at Nenana Basin natural gas site-Newsminer
- November 18 – KUAC Changing Arctic-As winter sets in, air quality becomes major concern for many circumpolar communities
- November 14 – DeSmogBlog-Liquid Natural Gas-by-Rail hits tracks in Alaska: What are the risks and why the secrecy?
- November 13 – Petroleum News-Salix no longer engaged in IEP
- Nobember 11 – IGU News – Interior Gas Utility
- November 4 – Petroleum News-Progress slow for IEP
- November 2 – Alaska Journal of Commerce-Progress slow, but ongoing, for Interior Energy Project
- October 27 – Newsminer-Use of wood and coal stoves banned as North Pole gets Stage 3 air quality Alert
- October 27 – Newsminer-A still-necessary energy solution: Despite doubts, goals of Interior gas project worthwhile
- October 23 – Petroleum News-IEP team still negotiating with gas supplier, LNG plant developer to establish and LNG supply with a workable gas price in Fairbanks
- October 16 – Newsminer-Worries grow amid slow progress on the Interior Energy Project
- October 12 – Alaska Community Action on Toxics-Fairbanks residents file lawsuit to enforce government’s duty to address the worst spikes of fine particulate matter in the country, after EPA misses another deadline
- October 12 – Newsminer-Environmental groups sue EPA over Fairbanks Borough air quality
- October 12 – Alaska Public Media-Fairbanks advocates file another lawsuit against EPA over air quality
- October 11 – KTUU Channel 2-Groups sue to declare Fairbanks air out of compliance
- October 11 – The Washington Times-Groups sue to declare Fairbanks air out of compliance
- October 11 – The Juneau Empire-Groups sue to declare Fairbanks air out of compliance
- October 7 – Worktruck-Resource for Vocational Truck Fleets-Natural Gas Utility Tests Larger Trailers
- September 30 – Newsminer-It’s good news week for gas transport: Pair of successful LNG deliveries by road, rail provide options
- September 29 – Newsminer-LNG tankers complete historic rail journey–Newsminer
- September 28 – Environmental Concerns-Center for Biological Diversity-Alaska’s liquefied Natural Gas Rail Project, First in United States, Raises Safety, Secrecy
- September 27 – Newsminer – LNG Trailer test results in success
- September 27 – KTUU Channel 2-Alaska Railroad to become first rail freight service in U.S. to transport LNG
- September 27 – SNL Financial-Alaska Railroad hauls first US LNG shipments by rail in demonstration
- September 25 – Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman-Shipping LNG by rail sets milestones
- September 24 – Newsminer – First responders along Alaska Railbelt examine LNG Tanker
- September 22 – Alaska Journal of Commerce – Alaska Railroad prepared for first US shipments of natural gas
- September 22 – Newsminer – A new venture for the railroad: Liquefied natural gas delivery test could provide low-cost energy transport
- September 21 – UPI-Alaska to ship LNG by rail
- September 20 – Alaska Public Media-Alaska emergency crews study up for nation’s first LNG by rail
- September 20 – Argus-Alaska Railroad to be first to haul LNG by rail
- September 20 – Newsminer-Alaska Railroad to haul two LNG containers in cost-effectiveness test
- September 19 –Alaska Public Media-LNG rail shipments to begin demonstrations
- September 19 – Alaska Railroad will be first to transport LNG by rail in the United States-KUAC Morning Newscast
- September 17 – K13XD Channel 13-Alaska Railroad to begin transporting LNG this month
- September 10 – Alaska Dispatch News-Alaska Railroad to become first in U.S. to haul liquefied natural gas
- August 19 – Alaska Business Monthly Morning Headlamp-Still no deal for Interior Gas Project
- August 17- Alaska Journal of Commerce-Interior gas project still lacks key deals to move forward
- August 14 – Petroleum News-Environmental groups to sue over polluted Fairbanks air
- August 8 – Newsminer-More gas storage needed
- August 1 – Alaska Business Monthly-Interior Natural Gas Conversion an Empty Pipe Dream for Now
- July 31 – Petroleum News AIDEA reports on Interior Energy Project
- July 18 – KTUU Channel 2-Lower costs for hearing oil to slow natural gas conversion
- July 18 – Newsminer-Cheap heating oil may slow conversion to natural gas
- July 12 – KUAC local morning newscast-Interior Energy Project Gas Supply-Gene Therriault (begins at 1:16 through 2:58)
- July 7 – Newsminer-A new hope for Interior gas: Nenana drilling could help achieve energy project goals
- July 3 – Petroleum News-Doyon Optimistic about Nenana Explorations and A question of timing for the IEP
- June 26-Newsminer-Doyon, Limited continues search for natural gas in Nenana Basin
- June 22-Newsminer-Making preparations on issues: As march toward winter starts, time for community, state to get ready
- June 12-Newsminer-Interior Alaska Gas project could hit delay
- June 9-Newsminer-Alaska groups sue over inaction on Fairbanks air pollution
- June 4-Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman-Projects hope to utilize Point Mac to ship natural gas
- June 4-Newsminer-Mayor suggests dropping state financial disclosure requirement for some officials
- April 11-KUAC Morning Newscast-IGU hires GM (IGU portion begins at 4:46 to the end; general discussion of the project.)
- April 7-Webcenter 11-Interior Gas Utility names general manager
- March 24-Spokane Journal of Business-Avista subsidiary Salix is in line to build fuel facility in Alaska
- March 16 –New timeline set for Fairbanks Liquefied natural gas delivery-Newsminer
- March 5 –Newsminer-New partner selected for Interior Alaska natural gas project
- March 4 –Alaska Dispatch News-Top pick for Interior Energy Project proposes new LNG plant on Cook Inlet
- March 4 –KUAC local newscast-IEP natural gas supplier chosen (from 00:00 to 1:52)
- March 3 –Alaska Journal of Commerce-IEP moves ahead with Inlet gas plan
- February 25 –Interior Gas Utility: Big Things on the Horizon-Alaska Business Monthly
- January 21, 2016-KUAC Newscast-FNG Rate Reduction Piece (The portion about the rate decrease begins at 2:08.)
- January 11, 2016-Alaska Dispatch News-New LNG semitrailer proves it can carry bigger loads
- January 3, 2016-Newminer-A sound decision by GVEA: Naptha purchase didn’t help energy project, but should lower power costs
- January 1, 2016-Newsminer-2015 full of ups and downs for AK: State budget crisis topped negatives, military moves positive in turbulent year
Media Coverage 2015
- December 30-Newsminer-A turbulent year for Interior gas: Energy project still vital, but facing serious hurdles in 2016
- December 17-KTOO Public Media-Interior Energy Project Loses GVEA business to Petro Star
- December 16-Alaska Dispatch News-New highway tanker for carrying natural gas across Alaska goes under review
- December 16-Alaska Public Media-Interior Energy Project loses GVEA business to Petro Star
- December 16-Newsminer-AIDEA not getting job done on gas
- December 15-Newsminer-New GVEA fuel contract worries backers of natural gas
- December 15-Alaska Public Media-IEP Tests LNG tanker for safety on Alaska roads
- December 15-Newsminer-New tanker designed to haul natural gas across Alaska is under evaluation
- December 14-Newsminer-Trailer built for LNG comes to Fairbanks
- December 10-Alaska Public Media-Two Interior Energy Project proposals under consideration
- December 9-KUAC-IEP morning radio spot with Bob Shefchik (3:13 through 4:25)
- December 7-Newsminer-State, utilities prepping for Interior Energy Project
- December 5-Newsminer-Fairbanks Natural Gas customers’ rates will decrease starting Jan. 1
- December 1-Newsminer-Interior Energy Project report due Thursday
- December 1-Newsminer-Governor picks well for AGDC: Former mayor Hopkins brings wealth of municipal experience
- November 26-Alaska Dispatch-New LNG semi-trailer could get cheaper energy to Interior
- November 11-Alaska Journal of Commerce-Final Interior gas decision by AIDEA approaches
- November 10-Alaska Dispatch News-In response to customers, Crowley takes step to import Canadian LNG to Alaska
- November 9-Newsminer-Listening on underage drinking; Railroad gets LNG Approval
- November 6-Newsminer-Interior gas efforts converging: Major decision points for natural gas before year’s end
- November 5-Alaka Public Media-Interior Energy Project finalists pitch their plans
- November 5-KUAC Morning Newscast-IEP Town Hall Meeting (begins at 2:03)
- November 5-Newsminer-Alaska Railroad given OK to move more gas (This is also a summary of the Town Hall Meeting)
- November 1-Newsminer-Get informed on gas partners
- October 19-Newsminer-State finalizes purchase of Fairbanks Natural Gas parent company
- October 13-Newsminer-Alaska Railroad OK’d for LNG Transport
- October 11-Newsminer-Reviewing the State’s new Interior Energy Project Report
- October 7-Newsminer-Meeks-Throop elected to Interior Gas Utility Board
- October 2-Newsminer-Three vying for IGU Seat A offer different perspectives on utility’s role
- September 30-Newsminer-Competitors for gas utility seat have a lot to agree on
- September 23-The Washington Times-Referencing the Newsminer editorial: Low heating oil prices bring relief, but residents should stay course on IEP
- September 22-Peninsula Clarion-referencing the Newsminer editorial: Low heating oil prices bring relief, but residents should stay course on IEP
- September 17-News Locker-AIDEA inches closer to choosing an Interior fuel supplier
- September 16-Alaska Public Media-AIDEA inches closer to choosing an Interior fuel supplier
- September 16-Alaska Journal of Commerce-AIDEA Releases five finalists for Interior Energy Project
- September 16-Newsminer Editorial-Tables turned on Interior heating: Low heating oil prices bring relief, but residents should stay course on IEP
- September 16-KUAC Local News I.E.P. Tries Again
- September 9-Newsminer-State agency chooses finalists for Interior Alaska energy project
- September 9-Alaska Journal of Commerce-AIDEA Releases five IEP finalists
- September 9-Alaska Business Monthly-AIDEA Announces Interior Energy Project Finalists
- August 23-Petroluem News-RCA gives go ahead for FNG purchase
- August 18-Alaska Dispatch News-Anchorage and Fairbanks will pay for state-subsidized Cook Inlet LNG
- August 14-KUAC-Coverage of GVEA Fuel Symposium
- August 13-Newsminer-Public gets inside look at gas bidding
- August 16-Petroleum News-Gas offers have come in; IEP team considers Fairbanks gas supply options; AG says no to LNG facility sale
- August 13-KUAC Newscast-KUAC Morning News
- August 12-Alaska Journal of Commerce-AIDEA gets 16 options for Interior Gas
August 12-Alaska Journal of Commerce-LNG purchase denied by AG after Hilcorp rejects new terms - August 9-Newsminer-A raft of energy developments: State denies gas plant sale, 13 companies submit supply proposals
- August 8-Alaska Journal of Commerce AG denies LNG plant sale after Hilcorp rejects alterations to sale contract
- August 7-KUAC FM More Details on the I.E.P. Proposals
- August 7-Newsminer-State: 13 companies interested in bringing gas to Fairbanks
- August 7-Newsminer-Alaska attorney general denies sale of LNG plant that serves Fairbanks
- August 6–Alaska Business Monthly AIDEA to evaluate Interior Energy Project Proposals
- August 5-KUAC-IEP Gas Proposals In
- August 5-Alaska Dispatch News-Alaska AG rejects Hilcorp move to acquire LNG plant
- August 1-Newsminer-Phase 1 of Interior Gas Utility’s natural gas pipeline well underway
- July 18-Alaska Dispatch-With HB 105 signed, authority keeps existing Fairbanks Natural Gas management
- July 1-Alaska Journal of Commerce-Pipeline build-out buoys Interior opinion of gas project
- July 1-Newsminer-A way forward on natural gas: Passage of House Bill 105 gives state options for low-cost Interior energy
- June 30-Newsminer-Gov. Walker signs Interior Energy Project bill into law
- June 29-Newsminer-Gov. Walker to sign IEP bill Tuesday
- June 28-Petroleum News-Gas supply sought, AIDEA issues RFI seeking affordable energy for Fairbanks and Interior
- June 23-Newsminer-IGU gives assembly a status update
- June 24-Alaska Journal of Commerce-Construction steady so far
- June 12-Newsminer-AIDEA approves purchase of Fairbanks Natural Gas, parent company
- June 11-Alaska Journal of Commerce-AIDEA approves 52.5M purchase of Fairbanks Natural Gas
- June 5-Newsminer-Ceremony in North Pole marks work on Interior Energy Project
- May 31-Newsminer-IGU Groundbreaking celebration planned
- May 28-KUAC Radio Spot-AIDEA Holds off on FNG Decision
- May 27-Newsminer-AIDEA takes another punt on energy project
- May 27-Newsminer-IGU begins natural gas pipe rollout
- May 21-Newsminer-Assembly supports state’s purchase of FNG
- May 20-Newsminer-Borough to discuss state’s FNG purchase
- May 20-Peninsula Clarion-What others say: Population decline not portent of disaster, but state needs to pay attention
- May 19-Alaska Dispatch-AIDEA waits for final purchase agreement on Fairbanks energy project
- May 13-Newsminer-Population wobble worrisome: Decline not portent of disaster, but state needs to pay attention and act
- May 10-Petroleum News-Moving for resolution for Interior gas
- State looking for new natural gas source
- Staying focused on natural gas, lower power heat costs shouldn’t distract from long term goals
- Cook Inlet gas may be viable
- AIDEA begins broadening Interior gas search
- Governor Issues Administrative Order, Creates Collaborative Effort to Address Consumer Energy
- A new way forward on gas? Governor’s plan could deliver short-term energy relief, if it pencils out
- State to buy Fairbanks Natural Gas
- Senate to review FNG purchase
- Reaction mixed on proposed AIDEA purchase
- Pentex purchase raises questions signals commitment
Media Coverage 2014 – 2013
- AIDEA hears alternative for Interior gas supply
- Candidates offer visions of natural gas in Fairbanks
- IGU good for the community
- Interior is at center of state’s development plans
- What others say: Potential for Cook Inlet natural gas delivery to Fairbanks is welcome
- Gov race all about the gas line
- State plan to truck LNG to Fairbanks faces more hurdles
- AIDEA takes next step on Fairbanks energy Project
- MWH Global Contracts with Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) for North Slope Gas Project
- Alaska signs deal for natural gas plant
- Interior is at center of state’s development plans
- Candidates offer visions of natural gas in Fairbanks
- IGU good for the community
- Potential for Cook Inlet natural gas delivery to Fairbanks is welcome
- Time to renew the Home Heating Protection Act
- Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly turns down IGU bond oversight
- MWH moving toward December financial close for North Slope LNG plant
- Interior gas must be affordable
- Time to renew the Home Heating Protection Act
- On gas, Parnell gets results
- Walker against Pebble and EPA, Suggests 5% agency costs
- Gov. candidate Walker says Parnell acted slow on energy
- Parnell, Walker continue to trade blows over Fairbanks’ high energy prices
- Builing with polyethylene and hope: Utility’s pipe order meaningful step toward Interior energy relief
- Interior Gas Utility anticipates circling Fairbanks with transmission line
- Energy cost tops priority lists for governor candidates Parnell, Walker
- AIDEA Readies Purchasing Phase for Alaskan LNG Facility
- Governor’s race all about gas
- Final permits issued for Interior Energy Project natural gas plant on the North Slope
- Interior Alaska natural gas trucking plan faces timing, cost hurdles
- At last, clarity coming on gas
- Gas trucking details to be unveiled
- Gas Utility to hosts free conversion workshop
- Presentation reveals cost to truck natural gas to Fairbanks Area
- IEP gas contract plant cost still uncertain
- Rising gas price estimates worrisome: Project could still provide savings, but the Interior can’t afford to pay more
- Hope for energy price relief are justified
- State issues draft proposal to clean up Fairbanks air
- A new senator, governor for Alaska: Changes in leadership bring opportunities, challenges for state
- A good start for the governor-elect: Walker-Mallott Ticket starts planning transition with open Anchorage Conference (3rd item mentions the IEP)
- High cost of heating blamed for rising foreclosures in Fairbanks
- Hilcorp buys Point Mac LNG plant
- Hilcorp agrees to buy Point MacKenzie plant that supplies Fairbanks with LNG
- Hilcorp acquires LNG plant that supplies Fairbanks
- High cost of heating blamed for rising foreclosures in Fairbanks
- Fairbanks poised for natural gas by 2016
- Energy customers shouldn’t take gas trucking poison pill
- AIDEA Board considering extension for challenged gas trucking project
- Warning flags pop up on gas trucking escalating cost estimates
- Natural gas infrastructure work in Fairbanks to begin this year
- KUAC Morning News – Brief mention of loans at 5:45
- AIDEA approves loans for natural gas distribution systems
- Interior Gas Utility unveils its 6-year gas delivery plan
- Fairbanks air quality gets another `F’
- More work necessary for natural gas delivery
- Borough calls for rate investigation of Fairbanks private gas utility
- EP news cast at :58
- Alaska lawmakers press officials about gas trucking timeline
- Updates on Interior Alaska energy project
- New Interior Alaska gas utility seeks line of credit
- Bad air quality is a community problem needing a science-backed solution
- No Consensus On Proposed Air-quality Regs
- State picks contractor for North Slope LNG to slash Fairbanks energy costs
- State Selects North Slope Gas Partner
- State taps MWH for North Slope natural gas trucking project
- AIDEA approves loan for Fairbanks Natural Gas storage facility
- MWH Americas to Develop North Slope LNG Plant
- Energy relief: Advancing natural gas project another big step forward for Fairbanks
- AIDEA Chooses MWH
- DEC official says LNG solution to Interior’s energy woes, winter pollution
- Energy Relief: Advancing natural gas project another big step forward for Fairbanks
- Gov. Parnell “On the economy”
- Community Energy Lecture Series, “Alaska Energy Authority Interior Energy Update
2013
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Don’t delay natural gas decision
- Homer News: AIDEA on fast track for Slope LNG plant, tanker trucks
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Fairbanks Assembly focuses on natural gas
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Fairbanks Natural Gas extends lines to schools
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Air quality alert issued for North Pole Area
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Which gas utility is best?
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Interior Gas Utility counsel grills Fairbanks Natural Gas about ownership during hearing
- Platts: In Alaska, it’s the little LNG that could
- Alaska Dispatch:Fairbanks gas utilities piles up profits without state regulation
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Fairbanks natural gas utility hearing to continue next week
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: RCA hearings nearing end
- APRN story: “Fairbanks Residents Speak Out On LNG Service Applications”
- Land Line Magazine: “Alaska moves forward with plans for LNG plant to provide power to interior”
- Fairbanks Daily Newsminer “DNR proposes North Slope pipeline rights of way”
- Alaska Public Media: GVEA Forwards New Gas Trucking Proposal
- Fairbanks News Miner: “It’s time for Fairbanks to speak up about natural gas plan”
- Alaska Business Monthly: “AIDEA Issues Report On Interior Energy Project”
- Fairbanks News Miner: “Alaska study looks at natural gas demand”
- Reuters: “Trucking North Slope LNG south deemed feasible in study”
- Alaska gets four proposals to partner on Prudhoe Bay LNG plant, trucking plan
- SNL: “While Alaska awaits gas line, report finds LNG trucking feasible”
Archived Presentations
2015- 2016
- House Energy Committee Presentation
- AIDEA Town Hall Presentation
- Phoenix Clean Fuels, LLC Town Hall Presentation
- Salix, Inc. (Avista Corporation) Town Hall Presentation
- Spectrum LNG, LLC Town Hall Presentation
- WesPac Midstream, LLC Presentation
- FEDCO IEP RFP Finalists Presentation
- FEDCO IEP Status Update Presentation
- AIDEA June 25th Board Meeting
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
April 2014
February 2014
December 2013
- LNG Trucking Update
- AGDC & ASAP Update
- Cook Inlet Activities and Natural Gas Update
- Alaska Railroad IEP Update