Founded in 1989, Hilcorp is one of the largest privately held independent exploration & production companies in the United States. For over thirty years, we’ve earned our reputation as an “operator of choice” because of our dedication to safe, responsible and innovative operations. Hilcorp is a leader in taking on legacy oil and gas assets across the United States and reinvigorating production with innovation and integrity. We thrive on efficiency and create value through energy production, reduction of emissions, and a positive impact on the communities where we work.In 2018, Hilcorp Energy Company managed the Liberty Project, an offshore oil drilling endeavor situated in Alaska. Valued at around $10 billion, this initiative sought to extract oil from reserves beneath the Beaufort Sea, positioned approximately five miles away from Alaska's North Slope. The project necessitated the creation of an artificial island and a gravel causeway for entry to the drilling location. The Liberty Project held importance due to its possible role in boosting domestic oil production, yet it sparked apprehensions regarding its ecological consequences. Detractors expressed concerns about the possible hazards of oil spills, disturbances to nearby wildlife and ecosystems, and the broader implications of expanded fossil fuel extraction within the context of climate change.