Alaska Online Public Notices #LAS 36274

Narwhal Exploration West Harrison Bay land-use permit application

This notice concerns Narwhal Exploration, LLC’s proposed West Harrison Bay winter exploration activities on Alaska state lands and nearby waters. - Government buyer and permit office: State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas. - Applicant/vendor: Narwhal Exploration, LLC. No OEMs or product manufacturers are identified; this is a land-use permit notice, not a purchase solicitation. - Proposed activities: On-ice drilling of three wells, supported by temporary sea-ice trails and roads, drilling and staging pads, an airstrip, and travel using tracked and tundra-approved vehicles and aircraft. - Fuel and site infrastructure: Five double-wall steel aboveground tanks at Oliktok Point, each with a maximum fill volume of 17,000 gallons. Described fuels and fluids include diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and glycol; fuel transport may use a 2,500-gallon sleigh. - Notable requirements and conditions: The proposed permitted area would be closed to the public for health and safety. The application describes spill prevention and reporting, waste management, and access arrangements; individual activities remain subject to case-by-case review and authorization. - Procurement status: No goods or commercial services are being purchased by the government. The application seeks authorization for land use.

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas received Narwhal Exploration, LLC’s request for a Land Use Permit covering off-road travel, ice construction, and related activities on state land between the Canning and Colville Rivers and in Beaufort Sea waters. The activities support oil and gas operations and include temporary infrastructure such as ice roads, trails, pads, and staging areas, using approved vehicles. The proposed permit term is five years from issuance, and individual activities will be reviewed and authorized case by case. Written comments are due October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time.

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