They are? What about this report:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1497483/posts
I know that is a specific area, and Alaska covers a lot of ground, but is there something happening that is not being reported? And, if it is, why would the Oil Companies remain quiet about it? Especially now.
Yes, they are.
Both ConocoPhillips and BP Invested approximately 800 million in Alaska this year.
And look at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1497483/posts?page=22#22 in that thread.