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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.

Alaska Timeline
1957 Richfield Oil Co. drills the first well in the Swanson River field and strikes oil.
1959 Alaska becomes the 49th state.
1968 ARCO discovers oil in the Prudhoe Bay field.
1969 Sinclair Oil Co. discovers the Kuparuk River field.
2000 Alpine field production begins from wells drilled with horizontal well technology.
2023 Final Investment Decision is made to develop the Willow project.

Roots in Alaska Since Before Statehood

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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.

Our Alaska History

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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.

Our Commitment to Alaska Communities

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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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Our Commitment to Alaska

What We Do

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: https://alaska.conocophillips.com/who-we-are/alaska-operations/

In Communities

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: https://alaska.conocophillips.com/in-communities/

Looking Forward

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: https://alaska.conocophillips.com/what-we-do/projects/