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Rapid developments prompted the Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) to update its economic impact report ahead of schedule. Normally, the trade group commissions a snapshot of the industry every three years, but the annual conference in Anchorage this week saw a new report just two years after the last.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Wednesday formalized a partnership between Alaska and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council that he called a “pilot project” meant to expedite permitting of resource development in the state.

Investment will only flow into Alaska if businesses, governments, and development organizations entice it. Rob Gillam, CEO of McKinley Management, told attendees of the Arctic Encounter Symposium in Anchorage last week to “stop talking and start doing,” where Arctic opportunities are concerned.

As a lifelong Alaskan, I’ve seen our state’s heart beat strongest where the land yields its bounty. From the oil fields of the North Slope to the mineral-rich mountains of the Interior, Alaska’s economic lifeblood has always been its resources. The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, crafted with the input of our Congressional delegation and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, is a game-changer, and it represents a bold step toward securing our prosperity through safe, responsible development. This isn’t just a bill, it’s a lifeline for Alaskans and a beacon for our future.

President Trump’s top energy and environmental officials’ recent visit to Alaska underscores the administration’s commitment to restoring American energy leadership.

Americans have felt the impact of federal overreach and excessive red tape everywhere, from gas stations to grocery stores. Nowhere is that overreach more evident than in the efforts to hold back the American energy powerhouse of Alaska

When we talk about Alaska’s energy potential – we are talking about more than molecules in the ground or development projects. We’re talking about a true cornerstone of American prosperity and a valuable tool for national security.

President Trump’s ambition to make the United States as energy independent as possible has helped give Alaska the recognition it deserves as one of America’s most strategic assets. A fifth the size of the contiguous United States, America’s “Last Frontier” boasts an abundance of oil and gas reserves, critical minerals, and an Arctic coastline of ever-growing importance.

America’s economic future hinges on energy security, supply chain resilience, and strategic investment in infrastructure. As global markets shift and federal policymakers seek solutions to boost U.S. competitiveness, Alaska has implemented policies that enhance economic resilience, attract investment, and solidify our role as a key driver of national growth.

Top members of President Donald Trump’s administration visited one of the largest oil fields in North America on Monday and met with dignitaries from Asian countries that are eyeing investments in the $44 billion Alaska LNG project.