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Let's Get Our Economy Moving by Harnessing Alaska's Energy
They also drive our economy and create domestic jobs, like building this new ice-class vessel. So energy has never been more important.
Offshore exploration and production off the coast of Alaska could generate $193 billion in government revenue and an annual average of 54,000 jobs, nationwide, over the next 50 years. It would be a significant step towards reducing our nation’s dependency on imported oil.
Shell has more than 50 years of experience operating efficiently, responsibly, and most importantly, safely in the Arctic and sub-arctic. We are ready to explore offshore Alaska.