Juneau, Alaska – The State of Alaska won a multi-million dollar arbitration award against BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. The dispute related to money damages for oil production shortfalls caused by the 2006 pipeline leaks and pipeline replacements in the Prudhoe Bay oilfield.
Juneau, Alaska – On Monday Governor Sean Parnell announced appointments to the Alaska Fire Standards Council, Alaska Bar Association Board of Governors, Wood-Tikchik State Park Management Council, Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council, and Alaska Student Loan Corporation Board of Directors.
Senator Mark Begich yesterday celebrated the news that the Army Corps of Engineers issued the permit that will allow ExxonMobil to develop the huge natural gas field at Point Thomson on Alaska’s North Slope.