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Published Date: July 08, 2026

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Big Oil Reconsiders Previously Unattractive Destinations

The Middle Eastern crisis has prompted a reprioritization among international oil companies.

Source OilPrice AI Summary Updated May 13, 2026
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The Middle Eastern crisis has prompted a reprioritization among international oil companies. Previously unattractive drilling destinations are suddenly looking quite attractive—even Alaska. The oldest oil and gas producing part of the United States has for years been out of the spotlight as the industry moves to cheaper and faster-growing locations. The only news of any substance about Alaska recently was the Biden administration’s approval of the Willow project, led by ConocoPhillips, which was set to boost the state’s oil output…

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