Issue Position: Responsible Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

Issue Position

I support responsible exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in Alaska. Currently, the Alaskan economy depends on oil and gas production for jobs and state revenue, and it will continue to be dependent for at least the near future. I am encouraged by new on-shore discoveries and look forward to those projects advancing through the permitting and development process. I will strive to maximize Alaska-hire for any work done in the state.

I support responsible oil exploration in the 1002 Area of ANWR. Any oil and gas activity in ANWR would need to go through an extensive permitting process and I support full evaluation of any proposed activities and support maximum ANWR revenue sharing with the State of Alaska. I will strive to maximize Alaska-hire for any work done in ANWR, and I was disappointed that the State will only obtain 50% of ANWR revenue rather than the 90% previously secured by Sen. Ted Stevens.

Alaska has some of the most stringent requirements for oil and gas operations in the world; I support those requirements and believe they should continue to be reviewed to ensure that they are adequately protecting the environment.

I support the pursuit of a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to market. The federal government will have a significant role in maximizing the opportunity for this valuable project to be economically viable. I will pursue opportunities to work with the State and project proponents to advance this project to completion.

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