Santos, as operator of the Pikka Unit joint venture, has announced a final investment decision (FID) has been taken to proceed with the US$2.6 billion gross (US$1.3 billion Santos-share) Pikka Phase 1 oil project located on the North Slope of Alaska. Pikka Phase 1 is expected to produce 80,000 barrels a day of oil gross with first oil anticipated in 2026.