88 Energy comes up dry at Alaskan prospect

Company officials claim Merlin-2 results were "encouraging", but refuse to commit to continued exploration

Tough results: 88 Energy's Merlin-2 appraisal well on Alaska's North Slope failed to develop hydrocarbons
Tough results: 88 Energy's Merlin-2 appraisal well on Alaska's North Slope failed to develop hydrocarbonsPhoto: USGS
Published 30 March 2022, 19:21Updated 31 March 2022, 06:56