Prudhoe Bay Oil Field

Prudhoe Bay Oil Field, located in northern Alaska, is one of the largest oil fields in North America. It contains vast reserves of crude oil trapped beneath the Arctic tundra. Extracting this oil involves drilling through permafrost and harsh environmental conditions, and production started in the late 1970s. The field significantly impacts U.S. energy supply but also raises environmental and logistical challenges due to its remote location and sensitive ecosystem. Prudhoe Bay plays a key role in Alaska’s economy and the national energy landscape.