The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (Division) received Unit Plan of Operations applications on May 27, 2022, and June 22, 2022, from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (HAK) requesting authorization to install gas production facilities and drill a new well on Pearl Pad in the Ninilchik Unit. The Division is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment.

Applicant: HAK

Project ID: LOCI 17-001

Location: Pearl Pad is located approximately four miles northeast of Ninilchik and is on privately-owned surface lands.

Project Description:

The proposed gas production infrastructure to be added to the existing pad would include produced water tanks, heater separator unit skids, compressor skids, glycol dehydration modules, and a vent scrubber. The pipeline would connect the Pearl Pad infrastructure to the existing Kenai Kachemak Pipeline (KKPL). One development well would be drilled that would produce from a State of Alaska Oil and Gas subsurface lease. The well would include installation of associated infrastructure including gas flowlines, electrical installation, well cellars, and conductors.

The application packages are available for review at the Division’s Permitting Section, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, or online at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Newsroom. Please send comments to the Division by email 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, July 28, 2022.

The Department of Natural Resources complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This notice will be made available in alternative communication formats upon request. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate may contact the address above or call 907-269-8411.