Commodities
ConocoPhillips Alaska Hits First Oil at Coyote 3SX Development
ConocoPhillips Alaska has achieved first oil production at its Coyote 3SX development in the Kuparuk River Unit on state land on Alaska's North Slope.
The operator sanctioned the $800-million project in October 2025 and began construction in early 2026. The development includes a pad expansion, installation of over 20 miles of pipeline, and a 19-well drilling program.
Erec Isaacson, president of ConocoPhillips Alaska, stated that the additional pipeline infrastructure will support increased production from Coyote as volumes ramp up in 2026 and beyond. The project aims to leverage existing infrastructure to bring new production online while supporting throughput in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.