There are substantial inaccuracies in the article, a few winter...

There are substantial inaccuracies in the article, a few winter months is hardly " a 5-year, nearly year-round oil and gas exploration program."
Its impact should not be felt this season as the 60 day notice period should see 88e already in the ground

Longer term mounting opposition to activities on federal land is a threat, as can be seen by the vacating of the Willow plan of development on appeal.
Willow had already been granted approval by the BLM, but in the appeal had that vacated (revoked)
Subsequently Conoco have not opted to appeal the legal decision, so that points to it being solid legally.