Prudhoe Bay is a well-known oil field located in Alaska. The term 'Prudhoe Bay' is often used interchangeably with other synonyms such as North Slope oil, oil production, oil drilling, or crude oil extraction. The area has been home to numerous oil and gas exploration and development activities since the discovery of the massive Prudhoe Bay oil reserves in 1968. The Prudhoe Bay area also serves as a hub for pipeline infrastructure and transportation of crude oil, making it a significant location for the energy industry. Other synonyms associated with Prudhoe Bay include the Trans-Alaska pipeline, Arctic drilling, and Alaska's oil capital.