BlueCrest Drilling to Boost Alaska Gas | Anchorage News

BlueCrest Energy’s breakthrough financing could finally unlock a major natural gas boost for Southcentral Alaska, with drilling set to begin December 15th and first gas by March 1st — just in time to ease a long-standing supply crunch. Despite past lease threats over missed deadlines, the company’s ambitious plan includes an extended-reach well and expanded facility, targeting 50 million cubic feet daily. Meanwhile, Hilcorp holds enough stored gas to cover Enstar’s winter shortfall — but won’t release it without risking future contracts. State Senator Cathy Giessel applauds the progress but warns this is a short-term fix for a decades-long problem, underscoring the fragile balance between immediate needs and long-term energy strategy.

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