ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – ConocoPhillips Alaska announced today that the Nuna drillsite 3T in the Kuparuk River Unit (KRU) on Alaska’s North Slope has achieved first oil under budget and ahead of schedule on Dec. 17, 2024.
The Nuna project is the 49th drillsite developed within the KRU and is the first drillsite developed in the Greater Kuparuk Area in nearly a decade.
“From fabrication to first oil, the Nuna project’s milestones belong to Alaskans. The Nuna module was the first production module like this fabricated in-state in more than two decades and demonstrates ConocoPhillips’ commitment to Alaska. The fabrication took place right here in our backyard and was built by Alaskans,” said Erec Isaacson, president of ConocoPhillips Alaska. “Projects like Nuna create hundreds of in-state jobs, contribute to a stable local economy and demonstrate the remarkable resource development potential Alaska's legacy fields still have.”
The Nuna project will add 29 development wells, on-pad infrastructure, and pipelines that tie back to existing KRU processing facilities. Drilling at 3T began in September and is expected to continue for the next few years.
"We are thrilled to announce the first oil milestone from the Nuna project,” said Michelle Bundy, Nuna Project Integration Manager at ConocoPhillips Alaska. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our incredible team. Delivered ahead of schedule and under budget, the project showcases our commitment to safety and execution excellence. We couldn't be prouder of the collaborative effort that made this milestone possible."
Year-to-date, ConocoPhillips Alaska has invested more than $2 billion in Alaska projects and will continue to invest about $1 billion each year to grow our Alaska legacy business with projects such as Nuna.
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View footage of the Nuna project development.
