With one of two wells drilled, Hilcorp to pull out of Yukon Flats

By: Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 598

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A major oil exploration effort in the Yukon River watershed that prompted tribal opposition is coming to an end without an announcement of any major petroleum discoveries — and after the completion of only one of the two wells originally planned.

Oil and gas company Hilcorp was set to drill both wells last summer on land held by Indigenous-owned corporations, including the regional corporation for Alaska’s Interior, Doyon, Limited.

But Hilcorp only ended up drilling …

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