...oil were spotted seeping to the surface. Oil and gas reserves were confirmed starting in 1946, said Joe Balash, an energy aide to Parnell. Parnell said the road, which crosses mostly state land, eventually could be expanded to the National...

...and Veatch was released Friday. "If we had to pick a winner today Chakachamna looks better," said Joe Balash, an energy aide to Gov. Sean Parnell. But he said far more is known about the Susitna project, including costs, and it could be...

...she wanted to do which is to leave the coastal plain totally alone," Van Tuyn said. Robert Dillon, Murkowski's energy aide, said the disruption would be negligible. He said the seismic exploration needed to explore the reserves would occur...