165-Foot Doyon 26 Drilling Rig Collapses on North Slope, No Serious Injuries

by Emma Walker – News Editor

Here’s a breakdown of the information contained‍ in the provided text, focusing on the​ key details:

Main ​Event:

* ⁢ A 165-foot high drilling rig (Doyon ⁢Drilling Rig 26) toppled over on Friday ⁢afternoon while being moved on a⁢ gravel road on the North Slope of Alaska.

Details:

* Location: ‍ Fiord Wes Kuparuk reservoir, North⁣ Slope, Alaska.
* ​ Company Involved: ​Doyon Drilling and ConocoPhillips Alaska.
* Damage: A small fire occurred, but initial reports indicate no ​injuries, minimal environmental damage, and ‌no impact to oil infrastructure.
* ⁢ Response: ConocoPhillips is⁣ responding ⁢with ⁢a⁢ team to recover ⁤the rig‍ and assess the‍ situation.
* Governor’s Statement: Governor ⁢Mike Dunleavy⁣ was⁢ informed of the incident and is in⁢ contact​ with ConocoPhillips leadership.
* ⁢ Status: This is a developing story,​ meaning more ‌information is expected.

Image Caption:

* The image⁣ shows the doyon 26 rig in the Fiord Wes‍ Kuparuk‍ reservoir ⁢in ⁤February 2019. (ConocoPhillips Alaska photo)

Link:

* ‍ A link ‍is provided to Doyon Drilling’s​ website for more‍ information about ‍Rig 26: https://www.doyondrilling.com/our-rigs/rig-26/#:~:text=Well%20Capability,Site%20on%20the%20North%20Slope.

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