Pumping Up TAPS: One more challenge

Explorers are facing a tough situation on the North Slope; one that promises to carry into 2013 and beyond.

There are almost as many wells planned for the upcoming North Slope winter exploration season than the record of 33 that were drilled in 1969, following the discovery of the giant Prudhoe Bay oil field.

Initially, there were 34 wells planned for 2011-12, but a shortage of drilling rigs and crews put an end to that. At least two explorers will have to postpone their drilling plans until next winter.

—Kay Cashman

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