Alaska Online Public Notices #CO-26-008

Public hearing notice for Hilcorp Alaska, LLC’s spacing exception application for Well OI15A in the Nikaitchuq Unit, North Slope Borough, Alaska.

This is a public hearing notice from the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) regarding Hilcorp Alaska, LLC's request for a spacing exception for Well OI15A in the Nikaitchuq Unit, North Slope Borough. - Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has applied for an exception to well spacing regulations (20 AAC 25.055 and Conservation Order 477b) - The exception would allow drilling Well OI15A in the Schrader Bluff Oil Pool, potentially accessing oil or gas not otherwise reachable - The application must ensure protection of adjacent leaseholders' rights and underground drinking water - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory application - The public is invited to comment and participate in the scheduled hearing - The notice provides specific well location details (surface, target, and bottom hole) - Compliance with geologic and regulatory protections is required

Description

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has filed an application with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission for an exception to the spacing requirements to drill Well OI15A in the Schrader Bluff Oil Pool. The application seeks approval to deviate from default well spacing limits to reach otherwise unreachable oil or gas while protecting adjacent leaseholders' rights and underground drinking water. A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for October 1, 2026, to discuss this matter. Written comments and hearing requests have specified deadlines prior to the hearing date.

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