RDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 3 | SEPTEMBER 2026
ANWR COASTAL PLAIN, ALASKA
a thoughtful discussion on the opportunities and chal- lenges facing Alaska. We're grateful for the leadership and commitment of our board as we continue advanc- ing RDC's mission to grow Alaska through responsible resource development.
RDC's Board of Directors met this summer for our annual board meeting to set priorities and welcome new board members for the year ahead. David Fotouhi, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, joined the board for
ALASKA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT & EXPORT AUTHORITY
Photos by Judy Patrick
What it looks like to believe in Alaska’s future.
Alaska's North Slope has powered this state for 50 years. The next chapter starts on the Coastal Plain.
"Development is not theoretical for Kaktovik. It’s a pathway to self-determination and local jobs, and long-term stability." CHARLES LAMPE, KAKTOVIK IÑUPIAT CORPORATION BOARD MEMBER Resource assessments describe the Coastal Plain as one of the most prospective unexplored onshore regions in North America — between 5.7 billion and nearly 16 billion barrels of technically recoverable oil across 26 identified potential reservoirs. At projected development levels, that translates to roughly $2 billion annually in state revenue supporting Alaska's schools, hospitals, and Permanent Fund. In May 2026, AIDEA's board authorized up to $190 million for a comprehensive low-impact 3D seismic program, permitting, cultural and wildlife studies, and stakeholder engagement on its 365,775 acres of Coastal Plain leases. That's not a hedge. That's a statement about where Alaska's energy future is headed.
5.7B - 16B Barrels technically recoverable
345,413 Acres in AIDEA Coastal Plain leases
26 Large potential reservoirs identified
~$2B Potential annual state revenue
This is what it looks like to believe in Alaska’s future.
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ALASKA RESOURCE REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2026
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