ConocoPhillips lands in Carlsbad the week of Alaska LNG supply deal

ConocoPhillips flew its Embraer ERJ-145XR, tail N284CP, from Midland, Texas, to Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on May 20, 2026, a brief 24-minute hop that touched down just past midday local time.

The same week, on May 18, Alaska LNG said it had signed a 30-year natural gas supply deal with ConocoPhillips for Phase One of its pipeline project, per a report from Gas Processing & LNG. The agreement provides enough volumes to support a final investment decision and meet in-state natural gas needs, with ConocoPhillips joining Exxon Mobil and Hilcorp Alaska in backing the 739-mile pipeline. The flight comes amid a busy period for the company's operations: recent trips show the aircraft shuttling between Houston and Midland multiple times in the past week, as well as a round trip to Williston, North Dakota, on May 18, suggesting a consistent pattern of visits to key operational hubs in the Permian Basin and Bakken region.