Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Development and Ambler Road Construction

under construction

The project involves opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Alaska to oil and gas drilling, including restoring leases and developing infrastructure such as the Ambler Road to access mineral deposits. The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) is the state-funded corporation responsible for holding leases and advancing infrastructure development, including seismic testing and permitting for Ambler Road. The project faces environmental, financial, and Indigenous community concerns.