BP Celebrates 40 Years of Production in Alaska's Prudhoe Bay

摘要

At its discovery, Alaska's prolific Prudhoe Bay was expected to have a 30-year lifespan. Today - 40 years later - the huge oil field has exceeded all expectations and operators are planning for its next 40 years. Scott Digert, area development manager of Greater Prudhoe Bay for BP's resource development team in Alaska, said the continuing success of Prudhoe Bay has come through new technology and increases in efficiency. Digert and other experts discussed the field's history and future at a recent topical luncheon at the Arctic Technology Conference.