Page 12 New administration eyes future of NPR-A The Department of the Interior will roll back restrictive land management regulations on the National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska that were adopted by former President Joe Biden. Page 18 Oil tax stability takes center stage Alaska has experienced more than a decade of stability in its oil and gas tax policies, but that stability has come under fire due to a number of factors, including legislative actions. Page 26 Epperheimer Inc. blazes trail to future Epperheimer Inc. — an Alaska-grown industrial coating contractor and Alliance member — saw its pool of labor shrinking. The company decided to do something about it, in a way that will benefit the next generation of workers. Page 30 Alaskan graphite set to help power EVs Graphite One and Lucid have announced a first-of-its-kind agreement to supply natural graphite anode materials for use in batteries for electric vehicles. FEATURES
ON THE COVER President Donald Trump’s Executive Order to Unleash
ON THIS PAGE The 46th annual Meet Alaska energy conference in the spring was a resounding success and featured an exclusive lineup of speakers. Thank you to our sponsors and attendees who helped make the event another great one. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event! Photo by Amber Johnson
Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential has set the stage for the state to continue building upon our track record of responsible oil and gas development. See more photos on Page 10 from the recent rally on the North Slope. Photo by Judy Patrick
The Link is published in partnership with the Alaska Support Industry Alliance by Fireweed Strategies LLC, 4849 Potter Crest Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516. We actively seek contributions from Alliance members and the oil and gas and mining industry. For advertising information and story inquiries, email Lee.Leschper@FireweedStrategies.com. Our magazine is mailed at no charge throughout Alaska to those interested in resource development and a healthy Alaska economy. To subscribe, email Admin@FireweedStrategies.com. Publisher: Lee Leschper | Editor: Tim Bradner | Production, Design: Will Leschper Contributing Photographer: Judy Patrick
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