Alaska Faces Winter Gas Crisis | Anchorage News

Southcentral Alaska braces for a brutal winter as natural gas shortages loom, with utility Enstar warning customers supplies may run short. Their plan to secure gas by storing it in a depleted Kenai reservoir—capable of holding 25 billion cubic feet—was blocked by state regulators, who cited unresolved technical questions and a competing bid from Hilcorp. The $240 million project would’ve cost customers $10–$12 more monthly, sparking debate over fairness. Enstar is now pushing for a reconsideration and exploring pricier alternatives, while warning that without action, customers may face mandatory energy conservation—or higher prices from imported gas. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bf619543906226c