Sunday, February 1, 2026

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"ConocoPhillips Alaska executives eulogized the destruction of Doyon Oil Rig 26 — colloquially known as 'The Beast'"

"The rig was the largest mobile land drilling rig in all of North America, officials said, standing six stories tall and weighing roughly 9.5 million pounds"

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The Doyon 26 rig, one of the largest mobile land-based drilling rigs in North America, overturned while being transported along an ice road in Alaska. Weighing more than 4,500 tonnes, the rig tipped over during transit, sparking a small fire. Officials said the environmental impact was minimal and no oil infrastructure was damaged. Built for extreme Arctic conditions, the rig plays a key role in major projects, including the development of the Kuparuk oil field.

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