North Slope Borough, AK oil and gas wells
9,817 wells: 4,834 active, 4,300 plugged, run by 70 operators.
North Slope Borough, AK has more wells on record than any other Alaska borough: 9,817, or 81% of the state's 12,059. 4,834 of its wells (49%) are active, above the statewide share of 46%. Another 131 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 8,184 wells here with a type on record, 75% are oil wells, 23% disposal or injection wells and 1% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1944. Of the 7,740 wells with a drilling date, 1,118 (14%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. Wells with a recorded depth average 11,419 ft. 70 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, with 2,624 active (54% of the borough's active wells).
Figures from the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, updated 2026-10-16.
Top operators in North Slope
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-19A | 50-103-20294-0100 | Temporarily abandoned | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-20 | 50-103-20503 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-21 | 50-103-20362 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-21PB1 | 50-103-20362-7000 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-22 | 50-103-20250 | Cancelled / expired | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-22A | 50-103-20250-0100 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-22B | 50-103-20250-0200 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-22BPB1 | 50-103-20250-7100 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-22PB1 | 50-103-20250-7000 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| COLVILLE RIV UNIT CD1-23 | 50-103-20301 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
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North Slope Borough, AK well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in North Slope Borough, AK?
9,817 wells are on record: 4,834 active, 131 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 4,300 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in North Slope Borough, AK?
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, with 2,624 active wells and 3,636 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in North Slope Borough, AK?
Yes. 1,118 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026.