On May 6 operator and 100% owner Shell Offshore Inc. surrendered its 18 leases in the nearshore West Harrison Bay unit, or WHBU, to the State of Alaska, the notice of which was posted May 14 on the Alaska Department of Natural Resources
The company has been working on major LNG projects, making it a target for climate campaigners. But it has seen limited investor backlash to those plans.
Anchorage will see employment grow slightly this year, with construction projects statewide growing, report says adn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from adn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
State expects Willow and Pikka to push oil production up 30% by 2032 alaskapublic.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from alaskapublic.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.