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November 25th 4:53 pm | Hannah Heimbuch Print this article   Email this article   Create a Shortlink for this article

Heinze steps down

Harold Heinze, one of Alaska's long-time leaders in oil and gas industry development, has stepped down from his position as CEO of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority.

Heinze has spent decades in guiding positions in the field, including engineering manager during the development of Prudhoe Bay, president of ARCO Alaska and ARCO Transportation Los Angeles, and then his most recent position with ANGDA, which began in 2003.

During his time at ANGDA Heinze sought to secure savings for Alaska gas consumers by streamlining transportation of natural gas within the state.

"Harold's vision and guidance is unsurpassed," said ANGDA Board Chairman Scott Heyworth in a release. "He has served the people of Alaska, through the ANGDA initiative, with exemplary leadership and he has always acted in the best interest of Alaskans. His departure will leave a void. His knowledge and intellect will be sorely missed by the Board of Directors."

Heinze said an opportunity had arisen for him to pursue other business possibilities, and that the timing was appropriate for both parties.

Capitol Hill addresses Alaska needs

Several aspects of a U.S. Senate appropriations bill passed last Thursday will apply to Alaska communities in the coming year. This includes the Village Safe Water program of the Rural Alaska Native Village Grants, which aims to provide potable water for Alaska villages. The $23 million program will build septic tanks, holding tanks, piped systems and "washeterias."

The bill allocated a $14 million increase in the Essential Air Service budget for Alaska, bringing it to $144 million. This budget helps bring commercial air service to remote Alaska locations.

The bill also includes a $9.5 million high energy cost grant, approximately half of which goes to Alaska communities.

 

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