Committed to Alaska for more than 50 years

ConocoPhillips Alaska is the state’s largest oil producer. We are committed to responsibly developing Alaska’s resources, providing economic opportunity, operating at the highest safety standards and being good stewards of the communities and environments where we operate.

Our history: Rooted in Alaska

ConocoPhillips traces its heritage back to the greatest oil discoveries in Alaska history, and today the company continues its tradition of exploring new prospects on the Alaska frontier. From the first well at Swanson River on the Kenai Peninsula drilled by predecessor Richfield Oil Co., to predecessor ARCO’s great discovery in Prudhoe Bay, ConocoPhillips Alaska has been committed to Alaska for more than 50 years.

Roots in Alaska since before statehood

Meet Lisa, part of our Village Outreach team. Lisa works with communities near our operations to understand their needs. As a life-long Alaskan with deep roots in the oil industry, Lisa exemplifies our commitment to strong relationships with North Slope communities and stakeholders.

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Our Alaska history

ConocoPhillips Alaska can trace its heritage back to the greatest oil discoveries in Alaska’s history. For more than 50 years, our presence in Alaska has been marked by a dedication to safety and responsible resource development.

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Our commitment to Alaska communities

Meet Curtis, Village Outreach Liaison. Curtis was born and raised in Nuiqsut; a community close to our operations at Alpine. At ConocoPhillips Alaska, a vital element of our commitment is ensuring respect for our neighbors and working closely with residents to protect traditions and find balance with the priorities of communities like Nuiqsut. Curtis is an important member of our Village Outreach team, ensuring we continue to build strong relationships with our North Slope neighbors.

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Meet Cody: An Alaskan Engineer

Meet Cody, a remarkable talent on our team at ConocoPhillips Alaska. Cody is a Surveillance Reservoir Engineer, and his role is crucial in optimizing oil production for our great state. Cody's story is even more special because he earned his degree right here at home in Alaska. We are honored to have someone like Cody, who has grown and developed his skills locally, contributing to our mission of serving Alaskans.

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Our commitment to Alaska

Using innovative ideas and sophisticated technology, we seek new ways to responsibly develop Alaska’s resource potential, helping to ensure a healthy economy for future generations of Alaskans.

Learn more about what we do: who-we-are/alaska-operations/

Making positive contributions to the quality of life in communities where we live and work is a fundamental value for ConocoPhillips Alaska and our employees. As a company and as individuals, we support worthy causes, help where it’s needed most and donate time and resources to hundreds of organizations throughout the state each year.

Learn more about our community commitments here: in-communities/

Our scientists and engineers work together every day to solve problems and design more efficient ways to find and produce oil. From pipeline maintenance to accessing resources in the challenging conditions on Alaska’s North Slope, ConocoPhillips is dedicated to developing solutions for today and tomorrow to benefit all Alaskans.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Learn more about our future in Alaska here: what-we-do/projects/