EIA forecasts Alaskan crude output to reach 12-year high in 2027

The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects Alaska's oil production will jump 13% in 2027 to 505,000 barrels per day, its highest level since 2014, driven by two new North Slope projects reversing decades of regional decline.

First covered Nov 12, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 1 article

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1h EIA Today in Energy EIA forecasts Alaskan crude oil production to grow 13% in 2027 — After decades of decline, crude oil production in Alaska is growing, driven by two projects on Alaska's North Slope.

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commerce.alaska.gov Aogcc (commerce.alaska.gov)

energy.gov Department of Energy

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Appeared in: 2026-11-12 (#14)

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