HOUSTON—Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) discussed passage of the Lands Package, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge exploration, the North Slope in her home state and the best path forward for the United States to secure a low-carbon future that also ensures reliable and affordable energy during a one-on-one interview with Hart Energy at CERAWeek by IHS Markit on March. 11.

Murkowski touched on energy policy initiatives that could have an effect on the industry going forward. She also talked about revitalizing production and encouraging new companies to work on the North Slope as well as Alaska’s vital role in the world’s energy sector.

The interview took place just before Murkowski joined Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) on the main stage at CERAWeek to discuss pragmatic solutions to low-carbon energy in the United States, which she also discussed in this interview.