Page 10 Fairbanks continues solid economic trends The Fairbanks economy is booming, thanks to both vast new construction activity on Alaska’s North Slope and continuing mining success. Page 20 Pikka Project pushes toward first oil in 2026 The Santos Pikka Project is more than 60 percent through construction, with projects for first oil production now forecast for 2026, marking a dramatic positive shift for the Alaska economy. Page 26 Pipeline Training Center to aid future The Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center is using unique approaches to train the key employees that the oil and gas industry needs for planned growth on the North Slope. Page 34 Alaska mining projects making progress With first gold poured this summer, the Manh Choh Mine and Kinross Gold are establishing the new model for future mines in Alaska. FEATURES 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 THE LINK: OCTOBER 2024 6 ON THE COVER It’s a different kind of economic boom in Fairbanks in 2024, as construction work on the North Slope has created thousands of jobs and related work for support industries like pipeline supplier Flowline. That boost is tempered by local challenges with workforce and housing. Pictured is Laborer Foreman Anthony James, Laborers 942. Photo by Judy Patrick ON THIS PAGE ConocoPhillips has continued extensive new construction on Alaska’s North Slope in 2024 on the Willow Project, with first oil projected in 2026. Photo by Judy Patrick
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