PUBLIC NOTICE
Hilcorp Alaska LLC, Ninilchik Unit, Expansion of the Paxton Pad and Gas Development Activities
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Oil and Gas (DO&G), has received a unit plan of operations application from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) to conduct an appraisal/production well drilling program at the Paxton Pad within the Ninilchik Unit (NU), Cook Inlet Alaska. Hilcorp proposes to expand the Paxton Pad approximately 1.25 acres, and if appraisal wells are successful, subgrade flowlines, along with electrical and instrumentation lines, will be installed between the new production wells and production facility. This project is scheduled to commence June 1, 2014. The portion of the proposed project DO&G is public noticing is within the NU located at mile-post 131 on the Sterling Highway in Cook Inlet, Alaska. DO&G is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment under 38.05.035.
Applicant: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 3800 Centerpoint Dr, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Contact: Kelley Nixon, 907-777-8560
Project ID: LO/CI 04-007 Pad Expansion and Drilling at Paxton Pad Project
Location: Seward Meridian, Section 13; Township 1S, Range 14W
Project Description:
Hilcorp plans to drill up to three gas wells and expand the Paxton Pad to provide the necessary space to accommodate the drill rig for drilling these wells while allowing for uninterrupted facility operations in the Ninilchik Unit, Cook Inlet, Alaska. Additional program details are outlined in the Plan of Operations.
The application package is available for review at the Division of Oil and Gas, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or online at http://www.dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Permitting/Permitting.htm#permittingnotices.
Please send comments to DO&G by e-mail to dog.permitting@alaska.gov, or by regular mail to the DO&G address above. All comments must be in writing. A copy of the final decision will be sent to any person who provides written comments. An eligible person affected by this decision may appeal or request the commissioner’s reconsideration in accordance with (11 AAC 02).
All comments must be received by the Comment Deadline: 4:30 pm, Alaska Standard Time, May 30, 2014.
The ADNR complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate may contact the number TTY 907-269-8411 or address above.
Posted: 4/30/2014