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10/23/2026

🚆 MONDAY: INFRASTRUCTURE.
⚛️ WEDNESDAY: ENERGY.
🌐 FRIDAY: CONNECTIVITY.
What a week at AIDEA!
This has been an exciting week at AIDEA executing our mission to drive economic development and opportunities for Alaskans!
On Monday, we were notified in person by US Dept. of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about a major grant award to the Alaska Railroad for $249 million to complete the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension, which is supported by $34 million in matching funds from AIDEA.
🔗 Read about AIDEA's $34 million Port MacKenzie commitment: https://bit.ly/AIDEAinvests34M

On Wednesday, we announced a $25 million equity investment in NuCube Energy, which is a participant in the DOE Launch Pad initiative and is committed to deploying its advanced nuclear technology and establishing a long-term operational presence in Alaska.

🔗 Read about AIDEA's investment in NuCube Energy: https://bit.ly/AIDEApr19-2026

Today, we announced the resolution by our Board of Directors passed at their Oct. 21 meeting to establish a $75 million-investment tool to build out resilient and redundant fiber connections that will unite Alaska with the world and bring these benefits home.

🔗 Read about AIDEA's $75 million digital infrastructure investment tool: https://bit.ly/AIDEApr20-2026

Thank you to our staff and board members for all their work making these investments possible in infrastructure, energy, and connectivity for the benefit of all Alaskans!

Three announcements.
Three strategic investments.
One mission: Creating economic development and opportunities for Alaskans!

10/23/2026

✈️ We help move the world’s cargo. What if we helped move the world’s data, too?

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport shows how geography can become a global advantage. Now, AIDEA is taking a step toward applying that advantage to digital connectivity.

The opportunity: move from the end of the line toward the center of the network.

Our board unanimously approved an investment tool authorizing up to $75 million for fiber infrastructure, with an initial focus on stronger connections across the Pacific that requires that investments deliver capacity that lands in, and is available to, Alaska. Through Northstar Fiber Development LLC, the goal is to help expand network capacity, strengthen resilience, and open doors for businesses, communities and jobs.

From runways to fiber routes, connection creates opportunity.

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/PR20-2026

10/22/2026

⚡ A $25 million investment in Alaska’s energy future.

Alaska has long been recognized for its potential to utilize advanced nuclear technology for its many communities relying on diesel-powered microgrids and remote resource projects that need economic electricity and heat, and AIDEA is proud to announce this major investment in advanced nuclear reactor technology for Alaska.

NuCube Energy, one of four participants competitively selected for the Department of Energy's Launch Pad initiative, is also committed to advancing the commercial deployment of its microreactor technology in Alaska and establishing a long-term operational presence in the state.

🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/AIDEApr19-2026

10/20/2026

🚆 AIDEA Commits Up to $34 Million to Advance the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension!

AIDEA’s matching-fund commitment helped secure a $249 million federal grant for this transformative Alaska infrastructure project. This is a huge win for Alaskans!

This strategic 32-mile rail-to-port connection will help:
⚓ Move Alaska resources efficiently to tidewater
⛏️ Unlock mineral and energy development
📦 Strengthen domestic supply chains
🏗️ Attract industrial and private investment
💼 Support jobs and long-term economic growth
🛡️ Enhance transportation resilience and national security

🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/AIDEAinvests34M

10/17/2026

📣 Trump Highlights Key AIDEA Resource Development Projects During Wasilla Visit - Alaska’s resource potential is taking center stage.

During his visit to Wasilla, President Donald Trump highlighted major opportunities tied to AIDEA’s work—including responsible energy development in ANWR’s 1002 Area and improved access to the Ambler Mining District.

These efforts can help:
⚒️ Strengthen domestic energy and critical-mineral supply chains
💼 Create jobs and attract investment
🛣️ Expand long-term economic opportunities for Alaska communities

🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/TrumpForAIDEA

10/03/2026

⚓ New momentum at the Ketchikan Shipyard!

NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson has arrived in Ketchikan for a major midlife modernization—bringing high-value federal maritime work, skilled jobs and long-term opportunity to Southeast Alaska.

The AIDEA-owned, JAG-operated shipyard is expanding its federal workload and strengthening Alaska’s role in research, maritime readiness and the blue economy.

🔧 Modernizing critical shipboard systems
👷 Supporting approximately 200 shipyard employees by the end of the year
🌊 Investing in Alaska’s maritime future

Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/Pr16-2026

10/01/2026

✈️🏔️ Kotzebue, Alaska - AIDEA Board members and staff traveled to Kotzebue last week to meet with community leaders, visit with community members, and tour the Red Dog Mine — one of Alaska’s most significant economic drivers. ✈️🏔️

The team truly enjoyed their time in Kotzebue, gaining valuable insight into local priorities, workforce opportunities, and the vital role Red Dog plays in supporting jobs and strengthening the regional economy.

Read the full press release >>> https://bit.ly/AIDEA-PR15-2026

09/15/2026

🚧 Another milestone for Alaska’s North Slope!

Alyeschem has completed installation of the final foundation pile for its chemical and fuels manufacturing facility in Prudhoe Bay — a major step forward for a first-of-its-kind Arctic petrochemical project.

The facility is designed to use North Slope natural gas to produce methanol and ultra-low sulfur diesel, supporting Alaska jobs, strengthening local supply chains, and creating new value from resources close to home.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/AlyeschemMilestone (also below in comments)

09/04/2026

📍 AIDEA in Kaktovik: Listening, Learning, and Building Relationships

From community discussions to witnessing Kaktovik's first whale harvest of the year, AIDEA's recent visit to Kaktovik was an opportunity to listen, learn, and engage directly with the people most connected to Alaska's Coastal Plain. AIDEA representatives met with community and Tribal leaders to hear local perspectives and continue important conversations about Alaska's future.

🎥 Watch the video: https://bit.ly/AIDEAinKaktovik

📰 Read the press release: https://bit.ly/AIDEApressReleases

09/03/2026

Alaska gas. Alaska jobs. Alaska solutions.

AIDEA recognizes HEX LLC’s continued investment in Cook Inlet natural gas—supporting local energy reliability, family-wage jobs, and responsible resource development for Alaskans.

HEX is advancing new drilling, expanding platform capacity, working with 25+ local suppliers, and investing roughly $50 million this year to bring more Alaska-grown gas to market.

🗞️ READ PRESS RELEASE HERE >> https://bit.ly/AIDEApressReleases

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