THE LINK: JANUARY 2024 4 Alliance Members and Friends: Welcome to 2024. It’s the year of Willow, Pikka, Nuna and many more energy developments. It’s the year of Manh Choh gold hauling and Graphite Creek feasibility studies. It’s another year of new renewables and grid upgrades, with public and private investment pouring into the state. I’m sure you feel it too: progress seems to be in vogue again. We’re building new projects, and there is a lot of long overdue work coming our way. And while you, dear Alliance member, focus on making hay while the sun shines, we are here to help it keep shining for years to come. The Alliance does this in several ways: n 1. Educating Alaskans about the importance of responsible resource development in our state n 2. Advocating for a stable business climate, to policymakers and agencies at every level of government n 3. Advocating for our members, to the producers (our clients) 2024 is, therefore, going to be a busy year at the Alliance as well. With all the activity, we think 2024 will provide a unique opportunity to broadcast why industry is so important. It’s our 45th anniversary in the same year that these projects lead the state’s economic growth. In parallel, the Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society (akoghs.org) will keep educating the public on the rich history of the energy industry here. We will leave no doubt in people’s minds as to why resource development is so important to them. It’s also an election year, and the second half of the 33rd session in Juneau will start just a few days after I finish writing this letter. On the positive side, the CCUS legislation is looking good, and offers continued opportunity for an active, healthy energy industry for decades to come. But on the flip side, the oil tax discussions are back on the table in Juneau. We will be pushing hard for a stable business climate, as always. Finally, we’re going to show the producers why they need to choose Alaska contractors, especially Alliance members, as their trusted partners for their most important projects. It’s going to be a great year to showcase this, as our members deploy deep experience and fit-for-purpose resources in Alaska’s unique environment. Remember what we have learned in past cycles — activity increases tend to cause our experienced, Alaska-based workforce to be augmented by newcomers — leading to an uptick in HSE incidents and a drop in efficiency. Let’s remember to look out for each other and focus on safety and quality. The results will speak for themselves. It’s my honor and pleasure to steer the Alliance through what is sure to be a great 45th year. As we reinvent ourselves to serve our members as effectively as possible in the resource development industry of the future, we will remain true to our founding principles. Don’t be a stranger! Our doors are open for your questions, comments, feedback. And don’t forget to get involved in one of our many events, breakfasts, or committees. We’d love to see you. Until next time, — Liam In its 45th year, the Alliance will continue to be a beacon Message From Liam Zsolt, Board of Directors President
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