Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, Pearl Pad Expansion and New Wells, Unit Plan of Operations Amendment

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (Division) received a Unit Plan of Operations application on January 6, 2022, from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (HAK) requesting authorization to expand the existing Pearl Pad and drill two new wells.Applicant: HAKProject ID: LOCI 17-001Location: Pearl Pad is located four miles northeast of Ninilchik and is on privately-owned surface lands.Project Description: The pad expansion would have a footprint of 1.62 acres, with 13,120 cubic yards of gravel fill being used for the proposed project. The pad expansion would provide additional space necessary for production well drilling and increased gas production from the Ninilchik Unit (NKU). Two grass roots gas development wells would be drilled. One of the new wells would be a combination gas development and oil exploration well. Installation of associated infrastructure for the wells would include gas flowlines, electrical instrumentation, a line heater, and a separator. The bottom

hole locations of the two new wells would be located within the NKU. The application package is available for review at the Division’s Permitting Section, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501 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, February 23, 2023.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.