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Page 14 Webb’s contributions won’t be forgotten Bill Webb left an indelible mark across the state and helped pave the way for The Alliance to continue its vital role in supporting the future of Alaska. Page 22 Pikka project’s impact will be monumental Santos says first oil is on the way soon at Pikka, with production gradually reaching its expected 80,000 barrels per day peak by summer. Page 30 Glenfarne Group proves its prowess Glenfarne, the state’s partner in the Alaska LNG Project, has shown the ability to bring projects and companies together across the globe. Page 32 Economic trends show a year of expansion For Alaska’s trade and industry leaders, 2026 is less about whether growth will occur — and more about how prepared we are to capture it.
ON THE COVER Alaska’s mining industry has never been stronger with new projects currently in the spotlight and legacy mines continuing to innovate and build on their success. See more on Page 32.
ON THIS PAGE Building the Trans Alaska Pipeline System was a monumental undertaking that has helped the lives of multiple generations of Alaskans. See more about the legacy of TAPS on Page 36.
Photo: Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine
Photo: Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
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Publisher: Lee Leschper | Editor: Tim Bradner | Production, Design: Will Leschper Contributing Photographer: Judy Patrick
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THE LINK: The Official Magazine of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance | SPRING 2026
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