Dermot Cole, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
A 24-inch pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral, with a 12-inch lateral line to Fairbanks and associated facilities needed for the project, would cost from $6.4 billion to $11.8 billion, a state study released today says. That puts this project in the $9,000 to $15,000 per Alaskan range.
This is Susitna dam territory. While it would take far longer to build a dam than a gas line, the dam would last much longer than the in-state gas line. A recent estimate put the cost of the “low Watana” dam at $4.9 billion.
The pipeline part of the in-state project would cost $3.8 billion, an estimate that has been part of the discussion for many months.
But billions in other facilities, including compressor stations and gas treatment equipment, would be needed to make the pipeline work. A state consultant said the numbers are an “eye opener” and will be a challenge. That’s the understatement of the day.
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In-state gas line and facilities could cost from $6 billion to $11 billion
Dermot Cole, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
A 24-inch pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral, with a 12-inch lateral line to Fairbanks and associated facilities needed for the project, would cost from $6.4 billion to $11.8 billion, a state study released today says. That puts this project in the $9,000 to $15,000 per Alaskan range.
This is Susitna dam territory. While it would take far longer to build a dam than a gas line, the dam would last much longer than the in-state gas line. A recent estimate put the cost of the “low Watana” dam at $4.9 billion.
The pipeline part of the in-state project would cost $3.8 billion, an estimate that has been part of the discussion for many months.
But billions in other facilities, including compressor stations and gas treatment equipment, would be needed to make the pipeline work. A state consultant said the numbers are an “eye opener” and will be a challenge. That’s the understatement of the day.
Read more >>>>