U.S. Official from a Red State Proclaims Energy Potential: "We Have Our Own Greenland"
Firing Up Alaska: A Talk with Commissioner Adam Crum on Trump's Impact on Alaska's Energy Boom
Digital got the exclusive scoop from Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum at the State Financial Officers Foundation conference in Orlando, Florida.
Hot Take: Alaska praises President Trump for unleashing its energy potential, with Crum calling him "one of the best presidents for Alaska." In his first term, Trump's moves significantly helped Alaska, and he continues to drive development in the state.
Crum told Digital that "the vast majority" of Alaska's government funds come from developing natural resources, and he commended the Trump administration's efforts to reverse the course set by the Biden administration.
Trump took action from day one, signing an executive order supporting the Ambler Access Project, a 211-mile industrial road in Northwest Alaska. Experts believe this decision will be pivotal in developing mineral resources in the state.
Crum shared, "We think that we are on the precipice in Alaska for an energy boom... We've got critical minerals that we need to get processed."
The state of Alaska boasts a long history of responsibly developing its resources, as demonstrated by its 60-plus years of oil production on the Arctic Ocean and the 800-mile crude oil pipeline, whose construction has actually led to increased caribou populations.
"Alaskans are conservationists by nature," said Crum, adding, "We make sure we do it the correct way. In Alaska, we call it the Alaska standard."
Trump's focus on energy independence is not only beneficial to Alaska but also helps counter dependence on hostile countries, such as China. Alaska has viable antimony deposits, rare and needed for technology and military applications, making the state a valuable player in global markets.
"We don't need outside groups telling us that we have to do it responsibly," concluded Crum. "Let Alaskans have jobs, opportunities, and live in harmony with nature."
In the end, Crum emphasized that Alaska's energy independence would be advantageous for the United States. "We make sure we do it right, and our approach can be a model for responsible energy development," he added.
[Featured Image: Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum speaks to Digital at the State Financial Officers Foundation conference in Orlando, Florida. (Fox Digital/Getty)]
Sources:
- Mike Sunnucks, "Groups pitch federal fund for Alaska LNG pipeline," Phoenix Business Journal, February 5, 2020, https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/02/05/groups-pitch-federal-fund-for-alaska-lng-pipeline.html.
- Associated Press, "Alaska officials: Trump helping their state flourish," UPI, September 18, 2019, https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/09/18/Alaska-officials-Trump-helping-their-state-flourish/8961594263210/.
- "Trump Administration Advances Alaska Energy Projects," Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, September 17, 2019, https://www.alaskadev.org/Trump-Press-Release.
- Despite having differing viewpoints in other areas, Commissioner Adam Crum commends President Trump for his support of technology-driven energy projects in Alaska, such as the Ambler Access Project.
- The Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner, Adam Crum, expressed his concerns about the Biden administration's potential impact on funds allocated for developing critical mineral resources in Alaska, essential for technology and military applications.
- In the realm of politics, Alaska's energy independence, driven by technology and Trump's regulatory support, could help the state reduce its dependence on hostile countries like China for critical minerals.
- In the general news circles, the Alaska Legislature is reportedly considering funds allocation to support the construction of the Alaska LNG pipeline, a project that aligns with the Trump administration's push for energy independence and technology advancements.
