ConocoPhillips Alaska delivers Nuna

Kay Cashman

Petroleum News

On Oct. 1, ConocoPhillips Alaska said that it has successfully delivered a single production module to Drillsite 3T in the Kuparuk River Unit on Alaska's North Slope.

Earlier this summer, the fabrication of the single production module was completed as part of the Nuna project at the Port of Alaska. The module traveled by barge to Oliktok Dock where it was transported to its permanent location at Drillsite 3T.

This was the first sea-lifted production module fabricated in Alaska for the company in more than two decades.

During a ribbon cutting this past summer, Erec Isaacson, president, ConocoPhillips Alaska, spoke about the module saying, "It's great to see the fabrication of the module take place right here in our backyard and be built by Alaskans."

Nuna will bring Kuparuk's 49th drill site online and will add 29 development wells that tie back to existing processing facilities at Central Processing Facility 3. Nuna is projected to boost Kuparuk's production in the coming years, reaching a peak rate of 20,000 net barrels of oil equivalent per day.

"Kuparuk has played a vital role in our company's success, contributing significant production for more than 40 years," stated Isaacson. "It's remarkable to witness new developments like the Nuna project showcasing that this asset remains robust and continues to provide considerable value to our North Slope operations."

Since January 2024, company investments in Alaska projects have exceeded $1.4 billion, underscoring a sustained commitment to Alaska for more than 50 years.

ConocoPhillips Alaska said it operates with the highest safety standards, responsibly developing Alaska's resources, promoting economic opportunity for Alaska, and being a valuable community partner.

For more information, visit www.conocophillipsalaska.com.

--PETROLEUM NEWS