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Navy probes Arctic oil resources in Barrow area
The U S Navy conducts an Arctic oil exploration project around Point Barrow, Alaska, using ski planes and dog teams to determine oil quality and quantity. Officials say production must reach 100,000 barrels daily for economic feasibility, with reserves of 400 to 500 million barrels. The effort involves civilian Arctic Contractors operating under navy supervision and local Eskimo cooperation, amid a broader strategic aim tied to future fuel security.
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Fergus Hoffman
Port Barrow
Alaska
INS
America
United States Navy
Point Barrow
Brooks Range
Cmdr
P. W. Roberts
Theodore Roosevelt
Arctic
United States
Congress
Navy
Coalition Construction
Arctic Contractors
Navy Superview
American Arctic
Eskimos
Husky