Page 12 No new taxes yet enacted by Legislature The Alaska Legislature left Juneau in May with a balanced budget, smaller Permanent Dividend and no new taxes, but expect new oil taxes to be back on the agenda in 2024. Page 18 Dunleavy’s carbon plan moves forward Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s plan to lease underground reservoir space to store carbon dioxide in depleted and producing oil and gas fields got funding from the Alaska Legislature. Page 22 Sackett decision pushes back EPA The recent court decision in Sackett vs EPA should help Alaska development by limiting the EPA’s ability to unnecessarily restrict projects under Waters of The US guidelines. Page 34 Hilcorp ramps up its plans on North Slope Hilcorp Energy has big plans for new development for Alaska oil on the North Slope in coming years. FEATURES The Link is published in partnership with the Alaska Support Industry Alliance by Fireweed Strategies LLC, 4849 Potter Crest Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516. We actively seek contributions from Alliance members and the oil and gas and mining industry. For advertising information and story inquiries, email Lee.Leschper@FireweedStrategies.com. Our magazine is mailed at no charge throughout Alaska to those interested in resource development and a healthy Alaska economy. To subscribe, email Admin@FireweedStrategies.com. Publisher: Lee Leschper | Editor: Tim Bradner | Production, Design: Will Leschper Contributing Photographer: Judy Patrick THE LINK: JULY 2023 6 ON THE COVER The Alaska Railroad celebrates a century of providing service to the state’s most important areas with a focus on continuing to play a vital role for numerous industries in years to come. Photo Courtesy Alaska Railroad ON THIS PAGE Wildlife like this handsome bull caribou, photographed near Kuparuk, are oblivious to oil activity on the North Slope, despite outside claims to the contrary. Caribou in particular use TAPS for shade during the summer months. Photo by Judy Patrick
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