Page 10 Feds hammer down on Alaska’s resources New Federal restrictions unveiled in April are more than the usual election year politics and threaten the very future of Alaska’s economy and working families. Page 18 Santos continues its progress with Pikka Santos has completed about half of its work to bring oil production from the company’s Pikka project online in 2026. Page 22 Interior utility to haul LNG to Fairbanks A new plan to truck North Slope liquified natural gas to Fairbanks could be the first opportunity for Alaska’s own gas to be the future of the state’s energy needs. Page 27 Anchorage schools focus on career paths Anchorage School District has launched an innovative new program, Academies of Anchorage, to help high school students chart a career path beginning their freshman year. 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 2024 6 ON THE COVER Thousands of Alaskans like this Armstrong crew are hard at work on the North Slope on new projects. But all that work and future projects are at risk under new Federal restrictions on oil drilling as well as development of key infrastructure like the Ambler Access Project. Photo by Judy Patrick ON THIS PAGE Santos made history this spring, opening its new office on 5th Avenue in downtown Anchorage, marking the company’s commitment to Alaska long-term.
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