A giant lease sale could launch a new era of oil on Alaska’s North Slope

By: Max Graham, Northern Journal

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 1,920

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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HOUSTON — Global energy leaders have convened here this week, spiffed up in dark suits and polished shoes, to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues: war in the Middle East, Venezuela, artificial intelligence.

But behind the scenes at this annual conference of industry executives — known formally as CERAWeek by S&P Global but nicknamed the “Super Bowl of energy” — a big story about Alaska oil is unfolding.

It involves a massive lease sale in …

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