AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlaska LNG Tax Talks: Lawmakers in a special session on LNG tax relief are cautiously optimistic, even as Glenfarne’s updated project cost estimate climbs to as much as $55B (from $45B), and some senators say it may still be too low. Arctic Oil Lease Reality Check: Trump’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease sale drew limited interest—just $3.7M in winning bids on a small slice of tracts, with major firms staying away. Coal Power Push Hits Mat-Su: Federal backing for a proposed Terra Energy Center coal plant near Skwentna is drawing both support (energy reliability, jobs) and sharp opposition over health and pollution. Gas Prices Watch: Fairbanks North Star Borough reported the week’s lowest premium gas at $5.49, while statewide premium averaged $5.70. Federal Politics Spillover: A $70B immigration enforcement bill cleared the Senate 52-47, with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski voting no. Ukraine-Russia Diplomacy: Putin again rejected Zelenskyy’s proposed face-to-face talks, saying there’s “no point” until a framework is ready—while U.S. aid and sanctions continue to move.
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