After 40 Years, North Slope Again A Tale Of Two Projects

摘要

That Alaska would like to commercialize its 35 Tcf in known reserves of North Slope natural gas doesn't exactly come under the heading of "new news" to anyone in the energy business. In truth, state and private-sector strategy sessions on how to monetize these vast energy resources weren't even a new development when many in the industry who are now looking at retirement began their careers. Nonetheless, despite the best of efforts and some bold proposals along the way, no such projects ever came to fruition. "Let's just say Alaskans, too, have a healthy skepticism," said state Commissioner Dan Sullivan, concerning the latest efforts along these lines. "After all, they (Alaskans) have been trying to make this happen for 40 years."