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BP testing 'heavy oil' extraction technologies on North Slope

BP is beginning a $100 million experiment to test drilling techniques for raising heavy oil on the North Slope. BP spokesman Steve Rinehart says the ultra thick crude cannot be freed with traditional drilling techniques.Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksDownload Audio