Alaska key to first rise in U.S. crude output since 1991

American Petroleum Institute reports 5% increase in Alaska production vs. 0.7% for all of U.S.; well completions down 25% for fourth quarter to 6,680

Gary Park

PNA Canadian Correspondent

A laska led the way in boosting United States’ crude output in 2002 — the first full-year rise in domestic production since 1991, the American Petroleum Institute said Jan. 15 in its Monthly Statistical Report. A 5 percent rise in Alaska volumes, also the state’s first 12-month gain since 1991, con....

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