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U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2005-1217

Undiscovered oil resources in the Federal portion of the 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: an economic update

Published 2005
Online only
Version 1.0

by E. D. Attanasi

Abstract

This report updates an economic analysis of the U. S. Geological Survey’s 1998 petroleum assessment of the Federal 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Attanasi, 1999). Whereas the 1998 geologic assessment evaluated Federal and Native lands in the 1002 Area and adjacent State waters (Bird, 1999), the economic analysis (Attanasi, 1999) published at that time, as well as this update, considered just the Federal part of the 1002 Area. The update includes newer field development practices based on horizontal development wells and alternative area development schemes, as well as an update of the 1996 base costs to a new base year of 2003. However, no changes were made to the 1998 geologic assessment.

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For scientific questions or comments concerning this report, contact Emil Attanasi.

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