Kirk Johnson

Executive Vice President of Global Operations & Technical Functions, Conocophillips

Search every verified Kirk Johnson interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Kirk Johnson, senior vice president of global operations at ConocoPhillips, discussed the company's Willow project in Alaska during the Q4 2024 earnings call on February 6, 2025. He reported that the project team continues to meet key milestones, with the initial mobilization of the winter construction season progressing well. Johnson noted that ice road construction activities were modestly ahead of plan, positioning the company to take full advantage of the winter season. Johnson also addressed broader operational topics, including the need for permitting reform to support infrastructure development for power opportunities and gas lines. He stated that regulatory and permitting processes had slowed under the prior administration and expressed that there is an opportunity to return to more timely drilling approvals, rights-of-way, and easements across federal lands, which he said could improve operational efficiency and support sustained production growth.