INDUSTRY PIONEERS
Sponsored by North Star Equipment Services
Sponsored by Brad and Bettina Chastain
Sponsored by North Star Equipment Services
Sponsored by Jim Palmer
Sponsored by Lynden, Inc.
Sponsored by Jim Palmer
Industry Pioneer, R & M Consultants, Field Engineer-Haul Road and Pipeline
Alaska Pioneer, Fairbanks Historian
Industry Pioneer – Family Owned Business – Quality Meats. Provided food for haul road and pipeline camps
Interview Sponsored by Lynden, Inc.
Lynden Transport Truck Driver
Sponsored by Lynden, Inc.
Lynden Transport Truck Driver
GHEM Company Yukon Bridge Builder
Fairbanks Pioneer
Journalist, The Pioneer, All Alaska Weekly
Owner, Tip Top Chevrolet Vehicle & Parts Supplier During Pipeline Construction
Contracts Engineer
Industry Pioneer, Bechtel and Alyeska, Equipment Provider for Haul Road and Pipeline Construction, Prudhoe Bay Hotel Owner
Owner, Jackovich Equipment and Haul Road and Pipeline Equipment and Maintenance Support
Industry Pioneer
CEO - ARCO Alaska
Commissioner - Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Industry Pioneer
Commissioner & Chairman - Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission | Vice Chairman - Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
Sponsored by Jim Palmer
Industry Pioneer
Alaska Journalist
Sponsored by Randy Beltz
Industry Pioneer
Roughneck, Truck Driver
Sr. Vice President Nabors Drilling and Peak Oilfield Services
Industry Pioneer
Industry Pioneer
Alyeska Engineer
Cook Inlet and North Slope - Schlumberger
Prudhoe Bay Construction Manager
Valdez Marine Terminal - Alyeska
First Chief of Staff to U.S. Rep. Don Young
Instrumental in legislative process leading to TAPS authorization
Head of Engineering – Alyeska
Commissioner – Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Industry Pioneer
ARCO and Alyeska
Emerson Detroit Diesel
Mobile Power for TAPS Construction Camps Equipment Expert
50 years with Alyeska
Building and Safeguarding TAPS
Pipeline Pioneer
Civil Engineer
40 years working in Alaska's oil industry
Pipeline Pioneer
ANCSA and the Oil Industry
How a Graduate Paper Changed Alaska History
Pipeline Pioneer
40 Below: Engineering in the Arctic
45 years working in Alaska's oil industry
Pipeline Pioneer
Pioneering Petroleum Geologist
2026 Alaska Oil & Gas Hall of Fame
Help Preserve the History of Alaska's Oil and Gas Industry
As we begin to build our collection We are on the lookout for historic photos, videos, and other documents and books that can help us better understand the evolution of the industry in the state. If you have any materials that you think would be of interest to the Society and the general public, we would be grateful for your contribution. If you are interested, please email info@akoghs.org with a description of the items you have.
By sharing these resources with us, you can help ensure that the history of the industry is preserved for future generations to appreciate and learn from. We take the responsibility of preserving these materials seriously, and we will ensure that they are kept safe and accessible for historical research purposes. Thank you for considering a contribution to our collection.
Industry Pioneers: Behind The Scenes Alaska's Oil Boom
On June 15th, 2023, North Slope Petroleum Engineers and Teams Reconnected, Igniting the First Spark for AKOGHS to Interview Industry Pioneers. We welcome you to explore this unique oral history archive.
Roustabout, Wireline, Kenai Peninsula
BPXA, Wireline Coordinator to ESP Coordinator and Well Operations Supervisor.
Consulting Engineer/Paralegal & President - Heusser & Associates
State of Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission BP – Field Petroleum Engineer and Reservoir Engineer ARCO – Well Site Supervisor, Problem Well Engineer, Production Engineer, Reservoir Engineer.
Field Engineer for Schlumberger Inc.,
British Petroleum Alaska as Petroleum Engineer and Well Interventions Team
Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Engineer
Petro Technical Resources of Alaska as a contractor for BP
Al Schmoyer started with Marathon Oil, North Slope, 1979 -1998
BPXA- PE Supervisor
Drilling Engineer for ARCO 1967 -logged the discovery well at Prudhoe bay
BP Petroleum Engineer and Supervisor.
Schlumberger – Civil Engineer
Our First Exhibit
The Haul Road Exhibit is a tribute to one of Alaska's most significant engineering feats—the construction of the Dalton Highway, also known as the Haul Road. This exhibit showcases the remarkable story of how the 358-mile stretch from the Yukon River to Prudhoe Bay was built, highlighting the dedication, labor, and vision that made it possible.
Watch Oil wells and coal production in Alaska in 1951
Preserving and sharing the history of the oil and gas industry in Alaska.
A Special Thanks to Our Valued Members
We at the Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society (AOGHS) extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every member of our community. Your commitment and enthusiasm drive our mission to preserve and share the captivating history of Alaska's oil and gas industry. As members of AOGHS, you are more than just supporters; you are vital contributors to the legacy of this remarkable journey. Your dedication not only honors the past but also inspires future generations to appreciate the profound impact of Alaska's natural resources. Below, we proudly display the logos of our esteemed members, each a testament to the strength and unity of our community. Thank you for supporting this enduring endeavor.
Oral Archive Sponsorship
Your $1,000 sponsorship is a meaningful way to honor Alaska’s oil and gas pioneers while helping to preserve and share their remarkable stories for generations to come.
