PUBLIC NOTICE
ENI, Nikaitchuq North Project 

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Oil and Gas (DOG), has received an application from Eni US Operating Co. Inc. (ENI) for the Nikaitchuq North Project.  DOG is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment under 11 AAC 96.030(c).

    Applicant:  ENI, 3800 Centerpoint Dr., Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99503
                      Contact: Whitney Grande, 907-865-3300

    Project ID: LAS 31717  Nikaitchuq North Project

    Location:    Umiat Meridian, Township 14N, Range 9E, Section 19

    Project Description:  ENI is requesting authorization to drill two exploration wells (NN01 and NN02) on State of Alaska land, Spy Island Drillsite (SID), into federal leases located in the Outer Continental Shelf of Alaska. ENI has named this project the Nikaitchuq North Project.  The project is expected to begin in December, 2017 for the first well with project work extending into the winter of 2018/2019 for the second well depending on results.

     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://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Permitting/Permitting.htm#permittingnotices

     Please send comments to DOG by e-mail to dog.permitting@alaska.gov, or by regular mail to the DOG address above.  All comments must be in writing.  A copy of the final decision will be sent to any person who provides written comments.  Only persons who comment in writing during the public comment period will be eligible to file an administrative appeal of the final decision (11 AAC 02).

All comments must be received by the Comment Deadline: 4:30 pm, Alaska Standard Time, June 16, 2017.

    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:    5/16/2017