Prudhoe Bay

Prudhoe Bay is a large oil field located on the North Slope of Alaska, near the Arctic Ocean. It’s one of the biggest proven oil reserves in North America, containing billions of barrels of crude oil. Developed since the 1970s, it involves complex infrastructure like pipelines and drilling platforms to extract and transport oil to market. The region's harsh, cold climate presents technical challenges for extraction. Prudhoe Bay has significantly contributed to U.S. energy production and economy, though its development also raises environmental and climate concerns due to its remote location and its impact on Arctic ecosystems.