Santos Steers Clear of Abu Dhabi Deal
A consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company decided to withdraw from a proposed $18.7 billion takeover of Santos, the parent company of the Pikka Phase 1 development on the North Slope.
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Pumping Up the Volume with New Slope Production
Nuna has recently started production, Pikka may start production oil ahead of schedule, and other efficiencies in Prudhoe Bay may lead to more oil. Learn more about the efforts of North Slope operators to increase the amount of oil flowing through TAPS.
A Little Extra from Lagniappe: Oil Discovery East of Prudhoe
The Sockeye-2 test is the second successful exploratory well, after the previous winter’s King Street-1, drilled in the Lagniappe area.
Pikka’s Promise Becoming Reality
From its new headquarters building in Downtown Anchorage, Santos is watching construction proceed apace at the Pikka project on the North Slope.
Santos’ Progress at Pikka
Santos is making steady progress at Pikka, spudding a well in the first half of 2023 and anticipating first oil in 2026.
Pikka’s Promise to Keep TAPS Flowing
New projects on the North Slope, such as Pikka, could ensure that the Trans Alaska Pipeline System rarely drops below half capacity for the foreseeable future.
Santos Advances Pikka Project on the North Slope
The final investment decision is “yes” for Australian oil company Santos to proceed with developing the Pikka Project on the North Slope.
Repsol Predicts First Oil from Pikka Project in 2026
The timeline for the Pikka project appears to be slipping since the arrival of a new majority partner, Santos, late last year.
Oil Search Approves Merger with Santos
Australian oil company Santos is merging with Papua New Guinea-based Oil Search, which has been developing the Pikka project on the North Slope.
How COVID-19 Prompted Oil Search to Pivot at Pikka
The revised development plan ultimately allows Oil Search to increase its overall production at a reduced cost.