The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Oil and Gas (Division), received a Unit Plan of Operations application dated October 15, 2014 from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) to construct a new gravel pad, Blossom Pad, and an access road within the Ninilchik Unit (NKU) the east side of the Cook Inlet. This project is scheduled to begin December, 2014. The Division is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment under 38.05.035(e)(1)(C)(ii).

Applicant:  Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 3800 Centerpoint Dr, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska 99508

        Contact: Kelley Nixon, 907-777-8560

Project ID: LO/CI 14-009 Blossom Pad Construction and Gas Exploration Drilling

Location:    Seward Meridian, Section 14; Township 1N, Range 13W

Project Description:

Hilcorp plans to construct a new 2.8-acre (approximate) gravel pad and new 1-acre (approximate) section of road to reroute the existing access road away from private residences. The pad will be on privately owned land; access will be negotiated between the private land owner and Hilcorp. Hilcorp will use the pad to drill and produce up to two gas exploration wells. 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 the Division by e-mail to dog.permitting@alaska.gov, or by regular mail to the Division 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, December 5, 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:    11/6/2014