ConocoPhillips' Coyote 3SX Project Reaches First Oil Ahead of Schedule

ConocoPhillips has achieved first oil from its $800 million Coyote 3SX development in Alaska's Kuparuk River Unit, bringing the project online ahead of schedule and under budget. The project is expected to reach peak gross oil production of approximately 12,000 barrels per day (bpd).

Coyote 3SX leverages existing infrastructure within the KRU to bring additional production online, requiring additional pipeline infrastructure to accommodate increasing Coyote production volumes in 2026 and beyond. ConocoPhillips approved funding for the project in October 2025, with construction beginning in early 2026.

The company's president, Erec Isaacson, said that Coyote 3SX demonstrates their commitment to maximizing the value of their legacy assets while continuing to deliver safe, reliable domestic production. Construction activity peaked in April with approximately 365 workers on the project.