USGS Releases Assessment of Undiscovered Natural Gas Resources in Alaska’s North Slope
96 Trillion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas Estimated, Nearly Three Times Proven Reserves
96 Trillion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas Estimated, Nearly Three Times Proven Reserves
By Office of Communications
October 21, 2026
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released an assessment estimating 96 trillion cubic feet of technically recoverable, undiscovered natural gas resources on Alaska’s North Slope.
USGS energy resource assessments provide information to policymakers on resource potential in areas of the United States and the world. The results of an energy resources assessment feed into land-use and resource management plans. For the private sector, USGS assessments of undiscovered energy resources provide context for planning detailed exploration.
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