Learn more Richfield Oil Co. drills the first well in the Swanson River field and strikes oil. 1957 Alaska becomes the 49th state. 1959 Sinclair Oil Co. discovers the Kuparuk River field. 1969 Alpine field production begins from wells drilled with horizontal well technology. 2000 ARCO discovers oil in the Prudhoe Bay field. 1968 Final Investment Decision is made to develop the Willow project. 2023 ConocoPhillips Alaska and the successes of its heritage companies date back to the greatest oil discoveries in Alaska history. Today we continue our tradition of developing, innovating and delivering value for Alaskans. Committed to Alaska for more than 50 years. © ConocoPhillips Company. 2024. All rights reserved. Western North Slope, Alaska
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