When will Enstar deliver gas to Homer?
Simple question has no easy answer; lots of factors figure in, say company officials BY MICHAEL ARMSTRONG An announcement in late September by Enstar Natural Gas Co. and Anchor Point Energy that they plan to connect the North Fork gas field to Anchor Point and then north to the Kachemak-Kenai gas pipeline has raised questions about Enstar’s commitment to bring natural gas service to Homer. photographer Ryan Long John Sims, manager of corporate communications and customer service with Enstar gave a presentation detailing the difficulties in connecting homer to a natural gas pipeline proposed to route through Anchor Point. Service to the north shore of Kachemak Bay is not in the latest plan. Enstar and Anchor Point Energy need approval for the pipeline project from the Regulatory Commission Alaska, and have asked for a decision by March 15. If the RCA approves the project, does that make it more possible for Enstar to bring gas to Homer? What would it take for Enstar to make good on its
