Enstar’s Gas Storage Plan Blocked | Anchorage News

Regulators have halted Enstar’s $240 million plan to build a new natural gas storage facility in Cook Inlet, citing insufficient answers about consumer impacts and unresolved issues with state agencies. The project, which could have added $12 to monthly bills and stored enough gas to meet nearly half of Enstar’s annual needs, was seen as vital to addressing Alaska’s looming gas shortage. With existing storage capacity maxed out and Hilcorp’s future supply uncertain, Enstar’s president called the decision “baffling,” warning that time is running out to secure reliable gas storage—critical for both current operations and any future LNG imports. Despite broad support from lawmakers and state agencies, critics including property managers and consumer advocates questioned the lack of transparency and whether ratepayers should bear the cost. Now, Enstar must urgently find alternative solutions to avoid a looming energy crisis in Southcentral Alaska. 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/89a46ca3e47aae63