USGS Assesses Vast Undiscovered Natural Gas Reserves on Alaska's North Slope

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Published: 2026-10-23
Category: science
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates Alaska's North Slope holds 96 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of technically recoverable, undiscovered natural gas. This new assessment nearly triples the region's previously proven reserves of approximately 35 Tcf, marking the first North Slope-wide natural gas resource evaluation.

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