Governor Walker Welcomes Support of Producers on Gasline Efforts September 22, 2016 SINGAPORE – Governor Bill Walker today thanked North Slope producers BP Alaska and ConocoPhillips Alaska for providing a joint letter of assurance to help Alaska Gasline Development Corporation move a State-led project forward. Read more
Governor Walker to Announce 2016 PFD Amount Friday September 21, 2016 Governor Bill Walker will announce the amount of the 2016 Permanent Fund Dividend check this Friday, September 23rd. Check the Governor’s website, the State of Alaska website, or the Permanent Fund Dividend Division website on Friday morning for more information. Read more
Governor Walker Welcomes AGDC-ConocoPhillips MOU September 21, 2016 SINGAPORE – “I am pleased that AGDC and ConocoPhillips will be working together to negotiate formation of a joint venture marketing entity. ConocoPhillips has played an integral role in developing our state’s gas reserves, and has been shipping LNG from Nikiski to Japan markets for over 40 years – the longest such contract in LNG history. This joint venture will provide new opportunities to develop our LNG resources for a global market.” Read more
Governor Walker Announces Appointments to AGDC Board September 19, 2016 ANCHORAGE – As the Alaska LNG project continues to transition to State leadership, Governor Bill Walker today announced three appointments to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors. Read more
Winter Weather Preparedness Week September 19, 2016 NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim October 2-8, 2016 as: Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to prepare themselves for the coming weather of winter to ensure the season can be enjoyed safely. Read more