No BS, there has always been plenty of known NG in Cook Inlet and this is not news.  This information has been available for decades to anyone who was interested.  There were production issues (shortages) created by government/political price controls indirectly issued by the RCA (Regulatory Commission of Alaska).  With that said, there is a scam here with regards to REI and funding.  Look into their business plan and you will see their plans are dependent on government guaranteed loans and government subsidies.  If funding is approved through AIDEA, the owners of REI will most likely be rewarded with future profits while their risks are subsidized by the citizens of Alaska.