Ten Years of Fiscal Stability with SB21
In the ten years since voters upheld SB21, oil taxation has seen a decade of relative stability. Has the tax structure lived up to its promise of boosting investment in Alaska’s oil fields?
Tag: Santos
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.
AOGA Announces 2024 Industry Award Winners
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association this week announced the individuals and companies it will honor with its 2024 Industry Awards.
AOGA Names Winners of 2023 Industry Awards
The industry group is honoring Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, NANA Management Services, a Santos executive, and a resource educator.
How to Share Infrastructure on the North Slope
The majority of North Slope infrastructure is financed, constructed, and maintained by private entities to support their oil exploration and production activities. Despite North Slope explorers and operators always having an eye on efficiency, some infrastructure (such as processing facilities) isn’t well suited for sharing among multiple companies. However, other infrastructure does lend itself to common use, such as roads and pipelines.
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.