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1. May 15, 2024 Hilcorp application to convert Susan Dionne Well 8
(PTD 213-051) to Class II Disposal
2. May 30, 2024 Notice of public hearing
3. January 29, 2025 Hilcorp Application to Amend DIO 47 (DIO 47.001)
4. March 13, 2025 DIO 47 Amendment email chain (DIO 47.001)
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
333 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Re: THE APPLICATION OF Hilcorp
Alaska, LLC for disposal of Class II
oil field wastes by underground
injection into the Beluga 135 Zone in
well Susan Dionne 8, located within
the Ninilchik Unit in Sections 6 and 7
of T1S, R13W, SM.
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Disposal Injection Order 47
Docket Number: DIO-24-002
Ninilchik Unit Well Susan Dionne 8
PTD 213-051
Kenai Peninsula
Kenai Peninsula Borough
July 8, 2024
IT APPEARING THAT:
1. By application dated May 15, 2024, Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) requested authorization
for underground disposal of Class II oil field waste fluids into the existing Ninilchik Unit (NU)
well Susan Dionne 8 (SD8; API Number 50-133-20611-00-00).
2. Within the application, Hilcorp provided an affidavit stating all surface owners within a one-
quarter mile of existing SD8 well were provided a copy of the application for disposal.
3. Pursuant to 20 AAC 25.540, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC)
tentatively scheduled a public hearing for July 16, 2024. On May 30, 2024, the AOGCC
published notice of that hearing on the State of Alaska’s Online Public Notice website, the
AOGCC’s website, and electronically transmitted the notice to all persons on the AOGCC’s
email distribution list. On June 2, 2024, the notice was published in the Anchorage Daily News.
On June 5, 2024, the notice was published in the Peninsula Clarion.
4. The AOGCC did not receive any requests to hold the hearing, public comments, or protests.
5. The public hearing tentatively scheduled for July 16, 2024 was vacated.
6. Hilcorp’s application, testimony, supplemental information, and AOGCC’s public records
provide sufficient information to make an informed decision.
FINDINGS:
1. Location of Adjacent Wells (20 AAC 25.252(c)(1))
SD8 is an idle gas development well located on the Susan Dionne drill site within the NU. The
bottomhole location for the well is 482 feet from the north line and 682 feet from the west line
of Section 7, Township 1S, Range 13W, Seward Meridian (SM). Only one well, Susan Dionne
1A (SD1A; API Number 50-133-10002-01-00), penetrates Hilcorp’s informally named Beluga
135 zone within a ¼-mile radius of SD8 (see Figure 1). SD1A was completed in the Beluga
135 zone at a location approximately 80 feet from SD8 to gather data about the reservoir and
its suitability for disposal injection operations. SD1A and SD8 both have good cement across
the proposed injection zone and its confining layers.
2. Notification of Operators and Surface Owners (20 AAC 25.252(c)(2) and 20 AAC
25.252(c)(3))
Hilcorp is the only operator within a ¼-mile radius of the proposed disposal well. Hilcorp
identified and notified 13 surface owners within a ¼-mile radius of SD8.
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Figure 1. Index Map – SD8 Area
The green dashed line represents the SD8 boundary; the red dashed circle represents
a radius of one-quarter mile from the planned disposal zone.
(Source: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC’s application)
3. Geological Information on Disposal and Confining Zones (20 AAC 25.252(c)(4))
In SD8, Hilcorp’s proposed disposal injection zone lies within the Beluga Formation (Beluga)
between 3,896’ and 3,945’ measured depth (MD), which are equivalent to 3,754’ and 3,799’
true vertical depth (TVD). This requested interval is a portion of Hilcorp’s informally named
Beluga 135 zone. It consists of very fine- to fine-grained, moderately to well-sorted sandstone
that was deposited as part of a vertical sequence of stacked fluvial channels that are separated
by intervals of interlaminated mudstones and siltstones with occasionalthin coal seams. Beluga
135 sand porosity ranges from 19 to 30% and permeability ranges from 3 to 139 millidarcies.
The top of the Beluga 135 zone is marked by a thin coal seam that can be correlated across the
local geologic structure. There are no known faults at these depths in the vicinity of the Susan
Dionne Pad.
Upper confinement is provided by an aggregate of more than 115 true vertical feet of laterally
continuous, interlaminated mudstones and siltstones with occasional thin coal seams that
constitute Hilcorp’s Beluga 131 to upper Beluga 135 intervals. Lower confinement is provided
by more than 75 true vertical feet of laterally continuous mudstone and siltstone layers with
occasional thin coal seams within the lower Beluga 135, Beluga 136, and Tyonek T-2 intervals.
4. Well Logs (20 AAC 25.252(c)(5))
Log data for SD8, SD1A, and the other nearby wells are on file with the AOGCC.
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5. Demonstration of Mechanical Integrity and Disposal Zone Isolation (20 AAC 25.252(c)(6))
The casing across the proposed disposal zone in SD8 is 7-5/8” 29.7# L-80. Cement across the
disposal zone and confining layers consists of 352 barrels (bbls) of 14.5 pounds per gallon
(ppg) Class G lead and 62 bbls of 15.5 ppg Class G. A subsequent Cement Bond Log (CBL)
run on September 20, 2013, showed top of cement at 1,550’ MD and sufficient cement across
the Beluga 135 disposal zone and associated confining layers for isolation.
Figure 1. Stratigraphic Correlation between SD8 (left) and Nearby Well SD1A (right).
Proposed disposal zone identified by light yellow fill within the central vertical bar.
(Source: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC’s application)
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Figure 3. Beluga 135 Structure Map – SD8 Area
Red circle represents the requested aquifer exemption area (one-quarter-mile radius).
(Source: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC)
The tubing is isolated from the casing with two hydraulic-set isolation packers straddling the
Beluga 135 disposal zone. The annulus was pressure tested to 2,000 pounds per square inch
(psi) in 2014.
In SD8, open perforations in the underlying Tyonek Formation will be isolated, and the Beluga
135 disposal zone will be perforated prior to disposal operations. An injection test in the
disposal zone will be performed, and the results will be detailed in a Sundry Report (AOGCC’s
Form 10-404). Hilcorp will perform a Mechanical Integrity Test (MIT) once the Beluga 135
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disposal zone is isolated and ready for disposal operations. This testing, as proposed, meets the
requirements of 20 AAC 25.412.
6. Disposal Fluid Type, Composition, Source, Volume, and Compatibility with Disposal Zone
(20 AAC 25.252(c)(7))
Waste disposal injection will consist primarily of solids-free produced water from Hilcorp's
NU operations, and other fluids eligible for injection into a Class II disposal well.
The average daily disposal volume will depend on whether Deep Creek Unit well NNA 1
remains the primary disposal well for NU operations. If so, disposal will only occur in SD8 if
additional disposal capacity is required or if NNA 1 needs to be supplemented. The maximum
daily disposal volume is currently 3,000 bbls, and during 2023 it averaged 292 bbls. This
corresponds to an average injection rate of 2.0 barrels per minute (bpm). This rate and daily
disposal volume is consistent with DIO 28, which authorizes injection disposal operations in
NNA 1, and fracture modeling used to validate confinement of injected fluids.
No compatibility issues were identified when Hilcorp collected and analyzed fluid samples
destined for disposal in NNA 1 and compared these to water samples from the equivalent
Beluga 135 zone in SD1A.
7. Estimated Injection Pressures (20 AAC 25.252(c)(8))
The estimated maximum injection pressure will be 2,025 pounds per square inch gauge (psig)
and 2.0 bpm. An injectivity test was performed in strata equivalent to the Beluga 135 disposal
zone in nearby SD1A well at various rates (Sundry 323-142) indicating an average injection
pressure of 1800-1900 psi to achieve a 2.0 bpm rate.
8. Evaluation of Confining Zones (20 AAC 25.252(c)(9))
The effectiveness of the confining zones – both upper and lower – has been demonstrated by
an injectivity test performed in the Beluga 135 disposal zone in SD1A. Analysis of these results
was provided in Hilcorp’s application.
Stimulation model results for the proposed disposal zone, using a third-party model, were
submitted as part of Hilcorp’s application. This modeling found that the planned disposal
operations into the proposed disposal zone, as outlined in the application, will not propagate
fractures through the confining zones.
Based on the geologic similarities and very close proximity of SD1A to SD8, the fracture
modeling submitted with the application is considered applicable to SD8. The previously
proposed injection rates, volumes, and pressures are in line with the fracture modeling results.
9. Standard Laboratory Water Analysis of the Formation (20 AAC 25.252(c)(10)); Aquifer
Exemption (20 AAC 25.252(c)(11))
Standard laboratory water analyses for samples collected from the Beluga 135 in nearby well
SD1A were submitted with Hilcorp’s application. Water samples obtained from SD1A are
considered representative of the formation waters in SD8 due to close proximity.
Hilcorp has applied, in conjunction to this DIO application, for an Aquifer Exemption Order
(AEO) under AOGCC Docket AEO-24-001. That application aims to exempt those portions
of aquifers within a ¼-mile radius of SD8 that are common to and correlate with the Beluga
135 disposal zone in SD8. Although the Total Dissolved Solids content of the Beluga 135
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formation waters is quite low (1,700 to 1,920 mg/l), in the AOGCC’s judgement the Beluga
135 zone will not serve as a source of water for human consumption because it is gas-bearing,
excessively contaminated by six metals and several organic compounds, lies at great depth
requiring a well that would be very expensive to drill, equip, maintain, and operate, and is
located in an area having plentiful very shallow freshwater aquifers.
There are 13 registered water wells and five subsurface water rights authorizations recorded
within Sections 5, 6, 7, and 8 of T1S, R13W, SM that lie within about 1-1/2 miles of the
proposed injection zone. The deepest and closest drinking-water well in this area is the Susan
Dionne Pad Water Well, which is 257 feet deep and located on the same drill site. The total
depth reached by this water well lies about 3,450 vertical feet shallower than the top of the
planned injection zone in SD8. There are no other water wells within one-half mile radius of
the planned injection zone within SD8. The other registered wells and subsurface water rights
mentioned above range in depth from 50’ to 200’. In addition, Hilcorp identified two public
water system sources wells in the area: a 200-foot deep well at Scenic View RV Park located
1.8 miles northeast of Susan Dionne 8, and a 45-foot deep well at Ninilchik 132.6 Cabins and
RV Park is located three miles southwest of Susan Dionne 8.
10. Mechanical Condition of Wells Penetrating the Disposal Zone Within a ¼-Mile Radius of the
proposed disposal wells (20 AAC 25.252(c)(12))
Only one well, SD1A, penetrates the Beluga 135 disposal zone within a 1/4-mile radius of the
existing SD8 well. Construction information for each well, including cement tops for casing
set across the Beluga 135, is summarized in the application. Detailed well construction
information is in the AOGCC’s well files. In addition, Hilcorp has summarized the results of
the CBLs run for the two wells, and the logs are on file with AOGCC.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The application requirements and conditions for approval of an underground disposal
application in 20 AAC 25.252 have been met.
2. The Beluga 135 aquifer within a 1/4-mile radius of the proposed disposal zone within SD8 is
judged to qualify as exempt under 20 AAC 25.440 because it is hydrocarbon bearing,
contaminated by metals and organic compounds, and is located at such a depth that makes it
economically and technologically impractical to serve as a source of drinking water now or in
the future. Hilcorp has separately applied for an Aquifer Exemption Order (AEO) under
AOGCC Docket AEO-24-001. An AOGCC issued AEO is not effective for disposal
operations until approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under 20
AAC 25.440 (d)(1).
3. The proposed Beluga 135 disposal zone and associated confining layers are laterally
continuous over this portion of the NU. Interlaminated mudstones, siltstones, and thin coal
seams totaling approximately 115’ true vertical thickness above, and about 75’ true vertical
thickness below, the injection zone will confine injected wastes.
4. Injected fluids will remain confined to the intended zone as supported by injectivity results
from correlative sands within the nearby SD1A well.
5. Waste fluids will be contained within the Beluga 135 disposal zone by the confining lithologies
based on the SD1A modeled injection rates, volumes, fluid densities, and pressures, which
exceed expected SD8 operating conditions. Cement isolation of the injection zone in the well
bore and operating conditions further support the AOGCC’s conclusion about confinement.
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6. No fluid or formation compatibility issues are expected by disposing of water produced from
the Beluga, Sterling, and Tyonek Formations into the Beluga 135 disposal zone at SD8.
7. Reviews of mechanical integrity of the SD8 and SD1A wells show that for the expected
volumes the wellbores are adequately cemented and cased to prevent the movement of injected
fluids outside of the disposal zone. Supplemental mechanical integrity demonstrations and
surveillance of injection operations are appropriate to ensure waste fluids are contained within
the disposal zone. Included are mechanical integrity testing, temperature surveys, monitoring
of injection performance (pressures and rates), and analysis of the data for indications of
anomalous events.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED THAT Hilcorp’s request for authorization for
underground disposal of Class II fluids into well SD8 is GRANTED. The following rules, in
addition to statewide requirements under AS 31.05 and 20 AAC 25—to the extent not superseded
by these rules—govern Class II disposal injection operations into the Beluga 135 Disposal Zone
within the SD8 well.
RULE 1: Injection Strata for Disposal
Underground disposal of the Class II fluids listed below is permitted into the Beluga 135 Disposal
Zone within SD8 in the zone that is common to and correlates with the interval between 3,896’
and 3,945’ MD (equivalent to 3,754’ and 3,799’ TVD) in well SD8 (API Number 50-133-20611-
00-00).
RULE 2: Authorized Fluids
This authorization is limited to Class II eligible waste fluids generated within the NU during
drilling, production, workover, or abandonment operations, including:
Drilling fluids; drill cuttings; well workover fluids; stimulation fluids and solids; produced
water; rig wash water; formation materials; naturally occurring radioactive materials; scale;
tracer materials; glycol dehydration; reserve pit fluids; chemicals used in the well or for
production processing at the surface (in direct contact with produced fluids); and
precipitation accumulating in drilling and production impoundment areas.
The eligibility of other fluids for Class II waste disposal injection will be considered by the
AOGCC on a case-by-case basis upon application by the operator. Commercial Class II disposal
injection (i.e., fluids from a different operator or from a different unit) is prohibited.
RULE 3: Injection Rate and Pressure
Injection rates and pressures must be maintained such that the injected fluids will not initiate or
propagate fractures through the confining zones or migrate out of the approved injection stratum.
Disposal injection is authorized at (a) rates that do not exceed 2.0 bpm and (b) surface pressures
that do not exceed 2,025 psig.
RULE 4: Demonstration of Mechanical Integrity
The mechanical integrity of SD8 must be demonstrated before injection begins and before
returning the well to service following a workover affecting mechanical integrity. An AOGCC-
witnessed mechanical integrity test must be performed after injection is commenced for the first
time in the well, to be scheduled when injection conditions (temperature, pressure, rate, etc.) have
stabilized. Subsequent mechanical integrity tests must be performed at least once every two years
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after the date of the first AOGCC-witnessed test if the well injects solids laden slurries, and at least
once every four years if the well only injects solids-free fluids. The AOGCC must be notified at
least 24 hours in advance to enable a representative to witness a mechanical integrity test.
Unless an alternative means is approved by the AOGCC, mechanical integrity must be
demonstrated by a tubing/casing annulus pressure test using a surface pressure equivalent to the
maximum injection pressure, or 1500 psi, whichever is greater, that shows stabilizing pressure and
does not change more than 10 percent during a 30-minute period. Results of mechanical integrity
tests must be readily available for AOGCC inspection.
RULE 5: Well Integrity Failure and Confinement
The operator shall immediately shut in the well if continued operation would be unsafe or threaten
contamination of freshwater, or if directed by the AOGCC. If fluids are found to be fracturing
through a confining zone or migrating out of the approved injection stratum, the operator must
immediately shut in the well. Upon discovery of such an event, the operator must immediately
notify the AOGCC, provide details of the operation, and propose actions to prevent recurrence.
Injection may not be restarted until approved by the AOGCC. A monthly report of daily tubing
and casing annuli pressures and injection rates must be provided to the AOGCC if the well
indicates any well integrity failure or lack of injection zone isolation. The AOGCC may
immediately suspend, revoke, or modify this authorization if injected fluids fail to be confined to
the approved disposal zone.
RULE 6: Surveillance
The operator shall run a baseline temperature log and perform a baseline step-rate test prior to
initial injection. A subsequent temperature log must be run one month after injection begins to
delineate the receiving zone of the injected fluids. The operator shall perform an annual reservoir
pressure survey of the disposal zone. Surface pressures and rates must be monitored continuously
during injection for any indications of anomalous conditions. Results of daily wellhead pressure
observations must be documented and available to the AOGCC upon request. The conduct of
subsequent temperature surveys or other surveillance logging (e.g., water flow; acoustic) will be
based on the results of the initial and follow-up temperature surveys and injection performance
monitoring data.
The annual report of underground injection (Form 10-413) shall also include data sufficient to
characterize the disposal operation, including, among other information, the following: injection
and annuli pressures (i.e., daily average, maximum, and minimum pressures); fluid volumes
injected (i.e., in disposal and clean fluid sweeps); injection rates; an assessment of the fracture
geometry; a description of any anomalous injection results; a calculated zone of influence for the
injected fluids; and an assessment of the applicability of the disposal order findings, conclusions,
and rules based on actual performance. The annual report must be submitted by July 1st.
The annual report shall also include a section titled “Induced Seismicity” in which the operator
shall detail its monitoring efforts and evaluate the risks.
RULE 7: Notification of Improper Class II Injection
Injection of fluids other than those listed in Rule 2 without prior authorization is considered
improper Class II injection. Upon discovery of such an event, the operator must immediately notify
the AOGCC, provide details of the operation, and propose actions to prevent recurrence.
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Notification or other legal requirements of any other State or Federal agency remain the operator's
responsibility.
DONE at Anchorage, Alaska, and dated August 8, 2024.
Jessie L. Chmielowski Gregory C. Wilson
Commissioner Commissioner
RECONSIDERATION AND APPEAL NOTICE
As provided in AS 31.05.080(a), within 20 days after written notice of the entry of this order or decision, or such further time as the AOGCC
grants for good cause shown, a person affected by it may file with the AOGCC an application for reconsideration of the matter determined by
it. If the notice was mailed, then the period of time shall be 23 days. An application for reconsideration must set out the respect in which the
order or decision is believed to be erroneous.
The AOGCC shall grant or refuse the application for reconsideration in whole or in part within 10 days after it is filed. Failure to act on it within
10-days is a denial of reconsideration. If the AOGCC denies reconsideration, upon denial, this order or decision and the denial of reconsideration
are FINAL and may be appealed to superior court. The appeal MUST be filed within 33 days after the date on which the AOGCC mails, OR
30 days if the AOGCC otherwise distributes, the order or decision denying reconsideration, UNLESS the denial is by inaction, in which case
the appeal MUST be filed within 40 days after the date on which the application for reconsideration was filed.
If the AOGCC grants an application for reconsideration, this order or decision does not become final. Rather, the order or decision on
reconsideration will be the FINAL order or decision of the AOGCC, and it may be appealed to superior court. That appeal MUST be filed
within 33 days after the date on which the AOGCC mails, OR 30 days if the AOGCC otherwise distributes, the order or decision on
reconsideration.
In computing a period of time above, the date of the event or default after which the designated period begins to run is not included in the period;
the last day of the period is included, unless it falls on a weekend or state holiday, in which event the period runs until 5:00 p.m. on the next day
that does not fall on a weekend or state holiday.
Gregory Wilson Digitally signed by Gregory Wilson
Date: 2024.08.08 14:31:01 -08'00'
Jessie L.
Chmielowski
Digitally signed by
Jessie L. Chmielowski
Date: 2024.08.08
14:53:26 -08'00'
From:Coldiron, Samantha J (OGC)
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Subject:[AOGCC_Public_Notices] Disposal Injection Order 47 (Hilcorp)
Date:Friday, August 9, 2024 7:48:53 AM
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THE APPLICATION OF Hilcorp Alaska, LLC for disposal of Class II oil field wastes by
underground injection into the Beluga 135 Zone in well Susan Dionne 8, located within the
Ninilchik Unit in Sections 6 and 7 of T1S, R13W, SM.
Samantha Coldiron
AOGCC Special Assistant
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
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ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL
DISPOSAL INJECTION ORDER 47.001
DISPOSAL INJECTION ORDER 28A.001
DISPOSAL INJECTION ORDER 30A.001
Mr. Daniel Taylor, P.E.
Well Integrity Engineer
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC.
3800 Centerpoint Drive
Anchorage, AK 99503
Re: Docket Number: DIO-25-001
Disposal Injection Order 47.001
Request for Amendment to Rule 2 of Disposal Injection Order (DIO) 47
Amendment to Rule 6 of DIO 47
Susan Dionne 8 (PTD 2130510), Ninilchik Unit, Kenai Peninsula
DIO 28A.001
Amendment to Rule 2 and Rule 5, Rescinding Rule 7 of DIO 28A
NNA-1 (PTD 2012150) Deep Creek Unit, Kenai Peninsula
DIO 30A.001
Expiration of DIO 30A
NNA-2 (PTD N/A) Deep Creek Unit, Kenai Peninsula
Dear Mr. Taylor:
By emailed letter dated January 29, 2025, Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) requested an
amendment to Rule 2 of DIO 47 to allow disposal of wastes Hilcorp generated from other Units.
In accordance with 20 AAC 25.556(d), the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
(AOGCC) hereby GRANTS Hilcorp’s request to amend DIO 47 Rule 2: Authorized Fluids, to
authorize disposal of Hilcorp generated wastes from additional Units. In addition, on its own
motion, AOGCC amends DIO 47 Rule 2, to authorize commercial disposal operations (i.e. wastes
generated from other operators, and/or from other Units). In addition, on its own motion, AOGCC
amends DIO 47 Rule 6: Surveillance, to increase reporting requirements.
In addition, on its own motion, AOGCC amends DIO 28A Rule 2: Authorized Fluids, to authorize
commercial disposal operations, amends DIO 28A Rule 5: Surveillance, to increase reporting
DIO 47.001
DIO 28A.001
DIO 30A.001
March 19, 2025
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requirements, and rescinds DIO 28A Rule 7: Administrative Action. Administrative action of an
AOGCC issued order is now authorized under 20 AAC 25.556(d).
In addition, on its own motion, in accordance with 20 AAC 25.556(c)(1), AOGCC concludes that
DIO 30A has EXPIRED. DIO 30A was issued on June 14, 2005, but the proposed disposal well
NNA-2 was not drilled and as such disposal operations did not commence.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED THAT:
DIO 47 shall be amended to read as follows:
RULE 2: Authorized Fluids
This authorization is limited to Class II eligible waste fluids generated during drilling,
production, workover, or abandonment operations, including:
Drilling fluids; drill cuttings; well workover fluids; stimulation fluids and solids;
produced water; rig wash water; formation materials; naturally occurring
radioactive materials; scale; tracer materials; glycol dehydration; reserve pit fluids;
chemicals used in the well or for production processing at the surface (in direct
contact with produced fluids); and precipitation accumulating in drilling and
production impoundment areas.
The eligibility of other fluids for Class II waste disposal injection will be considered by the
AOGCC on a case-by-case basis upon application by the operator.
Commercial Class II oil field waste disposal is approved. Commercial (third party non-
Hilcorp generated, and/or generated from other Units) Class II oil field waste disposal shall
be in compliance with all rules of this DIO and it remains the responsibility of Hilcorp to
accurately account for volumes and ensure that all fluids injected meet Class II eligibility
requirements.
RULE 6: Surveillance
The operator shall run a baseline temperature log and perform a baseline step-rate test prior
to initial injection. A subsequent temperature log must be run one month after injection
begins to delineate the receiving zone of the injected fluids. The operator shall perform an
annual reservoir pressure survey of the disposal zone. Surface pressures and rates must be
monitored continuously during injection for any indications of anomalous conditions.
Results of daily wellhead pressure observations must be documented and available to the
AOGCC upon request. The conduct of subsequent temperature surveys or other
surveillance logging (e.g., water flow; acoustic) will be based on the results of the initial
and follow-up temperature surveys and injection performance monitoring data.
The annual report of underground injection (Form 10-413) shall also include data sufficient
to characterize the disposal operation, including, among other information, the following:
injection and annuli pressures (i.e., daily average, maximum, and minimum pressures);
fluid volumes injected (i.e., in disposal and clean fluid sweeps); injection rates; an
assessment of the fracture geometry; a description of any anomalous injection results; a
calculated zone of influence for the injected fluids; and an assessment of the applicability
DIO 47.001
DIO 28A.001
DIO 30A.001
March 19, 2025
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of the disposal order findings, conclusions, and rules based on actual performance. The
annual report must be submitted by July 1st.
The annual report shall also include a section titled “Induced Seismicity” in which the
operator shall detail its monitoring efforts and evaluate the risks.
Commercial disposal injection details shall also be provided in the annual performance
report. The report shall include:
1. an overview of commercial activities for the year;
2. a list, based on manifests, showing waste generating company, identification of
well or pad where the waste was generated, type of waste, volume, transport
company/driver, signature/name of Hilcorp authority confirming waste as Class II;
3. a list of the operators that Hilcorp has a Facility User Agreement (FUA) with;
4. a list of operators that Hilcorp has a Road Use Agreement (RUA) with;
5. a list of Hilcorp employees having completed the Hilcorp commercial Class II
training and are authorized to accept waste;
6. a review of the Hilcorp Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) and any changes to the plan;
7. a review of the External Manifest procedures including any changes to the process;
and
8. a review of the pre-call and approval policy that is designed to ensure the facility is
ready and able to accept and process the commercial waste.
DIO 28A shall be amended to read as follows:
RULE 2: Authorized Fluids
This authorization is limited to Class II eligible waste fluids generated during drilling,
production, workover, or abandonment operations, including:
Drilling fluids; drill cuttings; well workover fluids; stimulation fluids and solids;
produced water; rig wash water; formation materials; naturally occurring
radioactive materials; scale; tracer materials; glycol dehydration; reserve pit fluids;
chemicals used in the well or for production processing at the surface (in direct
contact with produced fluids); and precipitation accumulating in drilling and
production impoundment areas.
The eligibility of other fluids for Class II waste disposal injection will be considered by the
AOGCC on a case-by-case basis upon application by the operator.
Commercial Class II oil field waste disposal is approved. Commercial (third party non-
Hilcorp generated, and/or generated from other Units) Class II oil field waste disposal shall
be in compliance with all rules of this DIO and it remains the responsibility of Hilcorp to
accurately account for volumes and ensure that all fluids injected meet Class II eligibility
requirements.
DIO 47.001
DIO 28A.001
DIO 30A.001
March 19, 2025
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RULE 5: Surveillance
The operator shall obtain a baseline temperature log and a baseline step-rate test prior to
initial injection. A subsequent temperature log must be run one month after injection begins
to delineate the receiving zone of the injected fluids. The operator shall perform an annual
reservoir pressure survey of the disposal zone. Surface pressures and rates must be
monitored continuously during injection for any indications of anomalous conditions.
Results of daily wellhead pressure observations must be documented and available to the
AOGCC upon request. The conduct of subsequent temperature surveys or other
surveillance logging (e.g., water flow; acoustic) will be based on the results of the initial
and follow-up temperature surveys and injection performance monitoring data.
The annual report of underground injection (Form 10-413) shall also include data sufficient
to characterize the disposal operation, including, among other information, the following:
injection and annuli pressures (i.e., daily average, maximum, and minimum pressures);
fluid volumes injected (i.e., in disposal and clean fluid sweeps); injection rates; an
assessment of the fracture geometry; a description of any anomalous injection results; a
calculated zone of influence for the injected fluids; and an assessment of the applicability
of the disposal order findings, conclusions, and rules based on actual performance. The
annual report must be submitted by July 1st.
The annual report shall also include a section titled “Induced Seismicity” in which the
operator shall detail its monitoring efforts and evaluate the risks.
Commercial disposal injection details shall also be provided in the annual performance
report. The report shall include:
1. an overview of commercial activities for the year;
2. a list, based on manifests, showing waste generating company, identification of
well or pad where the waste was generated, type of waste, volume, transport
company/driver, signature/name of Hilcorp authority confirming waste as Class II;
3. a list of the operators that Hilcorp has a Facility User Agreement (FUA) with;
4. a list of operators that Hilcorp has a Road Use Agreement (RUA) with;
5. a list of Hilcorp employees having completed the Hilcorp commercial Class II
training and are authorized to accept waste;
6. a review of the Hilcorp Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) and any changes to the plan;
7. a review of the External Manifest procedures including any changes to the process;
and
8. a review of the pre-call and approval policy that is designed to ensure the facility is
ready and able to accept and process the commercial waste.
RULE 7: Administrative Action (Rescinded by 20 AAC 25.556(d))
NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED THAT DIO 30A is expired.
DIO 47.001
DIO 28A.001
DIO 30A.001
March 19, 2025
Page 5 of 5
DONE at Anchorage, Alaska and dated March 19, 2025.
Jessie L. Chmielowski Gregory C. Wilson
Commissioner Commissioner
RECONSIDERATION AND APPEAL NOTICE
As provided in AS 31.05.080(a), within 20 days after written notice of the entry of this order or decision, or such
further time as the AOGCC grants for good cause shown, a person affected by it may file with the AOGCC an
application for reconsideration of the matter determined by it. If the notice was mailed, then the period of time
shall be 23 days. An application for reconsideration must set out the respect in which the order or decision is
believed to be erroneous.
The AOGCC shall grant or refuse the application for reconsideration in whole or in part within 10 days after it is
filed. Failure to act on it within 10 days is a denial of reconsideration. If the AOGCC denies reconsideration,
upon denial, this order or decision and the denial of reconsideration are FINAL and may be appealed to superior
court. The appeal MUST be filed within 33 days after the date on which the AOGCC mails, OR 30 days if the
AOGCC otherwise distributes, the order or decision denying reconsideration, UNLESS the denial is by inaction,
in which case the appeal MUST be filed within 40 days after the date on which the application for reconsideration
was filed.
If the AOGCC grants an application for reconsideration, this order or decision does not become final. Rather, the
order or decision on reconsideration will be the FINAL order or decision of the AOGCC, and it may be appealed
to superior court. That appeal MUST be filed within 33 days after the date on which the AOGCC mails, OR 30
days if the AOGCC otherwise distributes, the order or decision on reconsideration.
In computing a period of time above, the date of the event or default after which the designated period begins to
run is not included in the period; the last day of the period is included, unless it falls on a weekend or state holiday,
in which event the period runs until 5:00 p.m. on the next day that does not fall on a weekend or state holiday.
Gregory C. Wilson Digitally signed by Gregory C.
Wilson
Date: 2025.03.19 12:30:59 -08'00'
Jessie L.
Chmielowski
Digitally signed by
Jessie L. Chmielowski
Date: 2025.03.19
13:58:52 -08'00'
From:Coldiron, Samantha J (OGC)
To:AOGCC_Public_Notices
Subject:[AOGCC_Public_Notices] Disposal Injection Orders 47.001, 28A.001, and 30A.001expired (Hilcorp)
Date:Wednesday, March 19, 2025 2:25:56 PM
Attachments:DIO47.001_DIO28A.001_DIO30A.001expire.pdf
Docket Number: DIO-25-001
Disposal Injection Order 47.001
Request for Amendment to Rule 2 of Disposal Injection Order (DIO) 47
Amendment to Rule 6 of DIO 47
Susan Dionne 8 (PTD 2130510), Ninilchik Unit, Kenai Peninsula
DIO 28A.001
Amendment to Rule 2 and Rule 5, Rescinding Rule 7 of DIO 28A
NNA-1 (PTD 2012150) Deep Creek Unit, Kenai Peninsula
DIO 30A.001
Expiration of DIO 30A
NNA-2 (PTD N/A) Deep Creek Unit, Kenai Peninsula
Samantha Coldiron
AOGCC Special Assistant
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 793-1223
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From:Daniel Taylor
To:Wallace, Chris D (OGC)
Cc:Wyatt Rivard; Noel Nocas
Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Ninilchik SD 8 (PTD 213051) / DIO 47 Amendment Application
Date:Thursday, March 13, 2025 1:44:19 PM
Mr. Wallace,
Your suggestion to authorize commercial disposal (DIO 47 & DIO 28A) under the same conditions as
DIO 34B Rule 6 is reasonable. You are correct about the NNA #2 well (DIO 30A). The project never
materialized and should be expired.
Regards,
Daniel Taylor, P.E.
Well Integrity
O: 907-777-8319
C: 907-947-8051
From: Wallace, Chris D (OGC) <chris.wallace@alaska.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:41 PM
To: Daniel Taylor <dtaylor@hilcorp.com>
Cc: Wyatt Rivard <wrivard@hilcorp.com>; Noel Nocas <Noel.Nocas@hilcorp.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Ninilchik SD 8 (PTD 213051) / DIO 47 Amendment Application
Daniel,
We are reviewing this application and are looking to amend the DIO 47 to authorize commercial
disposal (other operators and/or other Units) and increase reporting by the same conditions as DIO
34B Rule 6 . Any concerns?
We are also looking to do the same for DIO 28A. Any concerns?
I note DIO 30A for NNA #2 was also a Deep Creek DIO - but I cannot find NNA 2 and no DIO 30A
reporting which makes me think the well was not drilled and that the DIO 30A should be expired
based on no disposal. Please confirm and let me know if I am missing anything.
Are there any additional Class II wells in Ninilchik/Deep Creek/ road access corridor that I should
authorize for commercial disposal with increased reporting requirements (same as DIO 34B) at this
time?
Thanks and Regards,
Chris Wallace, Sr. Petroleum Engineer, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501, (907)
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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information from the Alaska
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC), State of Alaska and is for the sole use of the intended
recipient(s). It may contain confidential and/or privileged information. The unauthorized review, use or disclosure
of such information may violate state or federal law. If you are an unintended recipient of this e-mail, please
delete it, without first saving or forwarding it, and, so that the AOGCC is aware of the mistake in sending it to you,
contact Chris Wallace at 907-793-1250 or chris.wallace@alaska.gov.
From: Daniel Taylor <dtaylor@hilcorp.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:55 AM
To: Wallace, Chris D (OGC) <chris.wallace@alaska.gov>
Cc: Wyatt Rivard <wrivard@hilcorp.com>; Noel Nocas <Noel.Nocas@hilcorp.com>
Subject: Ninilchik SD 8 (PTD 213051) / DIO 47 Amendment Application
Mr. Wallace,
Ninilchik field, Susan Dionne 8 (PTD 213051) is planned to be converted to a Class II disposal well
operating under DIO 47. Please see the attached Application for Amendment of DIO 47 clarifying and
requesting injection of Hilcorp Alaska, LLC eligible Class II waste generated outside of the Ninilchik
Unit.
Regards,
Daniel Taylor, P.E.
Well Integrity
O: 907-777-8319
C: 907-947-8051
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January 29, 2025
Jessie Chmielowski, Commissioner
Greg Wilson, Commissioner
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
RE: Application for Amendment
Disposal Injection Order 47
Kenai, Alaska
Dear Commissioners:
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (“Hilcorp”), as Operator of the Ninilchik Unit (“NU”) in Kenai Alaska, hereby
respectfully submits this application to amend Disposal Injection Order 47 (“DIO 47”) issued August 8,
2024, to modify the below sections of Rule 2 by removing the stipulations noted below
(bold & strikethrough):
RULE 2: Authorized Fluids
This authorization is limited to Class II eligible waste fluids generated within the NU during drilling,
production, workover, or abandonment operations, including:
Drilling fluids; drill cuttings; well workover fluids; stimulation fluids and solids; produced water;
rig wash water; formation materials; naturally occurring radioactive materials; scale; tracer
materials; glycol dehydration; reserve pit fluids; chemicals used in the well or for production
processing at the surface (in direct contact with produced fluids); and precipitation accumulating
in drilling and production impoundment areas.
The eligibility of other fluids for Class II waste disposal injection will be considered by the AOGCC on a
case-by-case basis upon application by the operator. Commercial Class II disposal injection (i.e., fluids
from a different operator or from a different unit) is prohibited.
Hilcorp requests the ability to inject authorized waste fluids per DIO 47 Rule 2 that are generated from
other Hilcorp Alaska, LLC operated fields on the Kenai Peninsula. Having this capability increases the
available well stock and flexibility for managing eligible Class II waste fluids. Having additional Class II
disposal locations also provides shorter trucking options and the ability to address seasonal road
conditions that affect Hilcorp’s primary disposal well in the Ninilchik area, Deep Creek Unit NNA No. 1
(NNA-1). Per the original DIO 47 permit application, the Susane Dionne 8 (SD-8) disposal well is
intended to provide backup capacity for the NNA 1 disposal well. NNA 1 currently injects fluids trucked
in from the Ninilchik Unit, Deep Creek Unit and Niolaevsk (“Red Pad”)” and is expected to be utilized
for additional development of the Cottonfield, Whiskey Gulch and Seaview prospects.
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-777-8319
Email: dtaylor@hilcorp.com
In accordance with 20 AAC 25.252 (section c, 7), Hilcorp’s application stated, “The primary disposal
fluid planned for SD-8 is formation fluid from NU and other fields in the Kenai Peninsula. Waste
disposal injection may also include other fluids eligible for Class II injection.” The term “other fields” is
a reference to Hilcorp Alaska, LLC lease properties only and was not intended to include third parties or
Harvest.
Fluids eligible for Class II injection will be manifested to SD-8 using the Cook Inlet-Kenai Manifest.
Employees and contractors who manifest wastes to Hilcorp’s injection facilities receive training every 2
years in Hilcorp’s Waste Management and Manifesting Training. Hilcorp maintains records concerning
the nature and composition of injected fluids until three years after the well is plugged and abandoned.
Manifests are kept on-site for at least one year after which they are forwarded to Anchorage for archiving.
Should you require additional information regarding this application, please don’t hesitate to contact me at
777-8319.
Sincerely,
Daniel Taylor, P.E.
Well Integrity Engineer
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
cc:
Chris Wallace
Senior Petroleum Engineer, AOGCC (via e-mail)
Samantha Coldiron
Special Assistant, AOGCC (via e-mail)
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Notice of Public Hearing
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RE: Docket Number: DIO-24-002
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp), by letter dated May 15, 2024, filed an application to the Alaska
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) for a Class II Underground Injection Control
Disposal Injection Order for existing well Susan Dionne 8, onshore in the Ninilchik Unit (NU),
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
In response to an application for disposal filed by an operator, the AOGCC may issue an order
authorizing the underground disposal of oil field wastes that the commission determines are
suitable for disposal in a Class II well, as defined in 40 C.F.R. 144.6(b) as revised as of July 1,
1998, which is adopted by reference, or the underground storage of hydrocarbons.1
This notice does not contain all the information filed by Hilcorp. You may obtain more
information about this filing by contacting the AOGCC’s Special Assistant, Samantha Coldiron,
at (907)793-1223 or samantha.coldiron@alaska.gov.
A public hearing on the matter has been tentatively scheduled for July 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The
hearing, which may be changed to full virtual, if necessary, will be held in the AOGCC hearing
room located at 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. The audio call in information is
(907) 202 7104 Conference ID: 977 858 930#. Anyone who wishes to participate remotely using
MS Teams video conference should contact Ms. Coldiron at least two business days before the
scheduled public hearing to request an invitation for the MS Teams. To request that the tentatively
scheduled hearing be held, a written request must be filed with the AOGCC no later than 4:30 p.m.
on June 17, 2024.
If a request for a hearing is not timely filed, the AOGCC may issue an order without a hearing. To
learn if the AOGCC will hold the hearing, call (907) 793-1223 after June 18, 2024.
In addition, written comments regarding this application may be submitted to the AOGCC, at 333
west 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 or samantha.coldiron@alaska.gov. Comments must be
received no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 3, 2024, except that, if a hearing is held, comments must
be received no later than the conclusion of the July 16, 2024, hearing.
If, because of a disability, special accommodations may be needed to comment or attend the
hearing, contact Samantha Coldiron, at (907) 793-1223, no later than July 9, 2024.
Brett W. Huber, Sr.
Chair, Commissioner
1 20 AAC 25.252
Brett W. Huber, Sr.
Digitally signed by Brett W.
Huber, Sr.
Date: 2024.05.30 09:22:29 -08'00'
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and says that she is a representative of the An-
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said newspaper has been approved by the Third
Judicial Court, Anchorage, Alaska, and it now
and has been published in the English language
continually as a daily newspaper in Anchorage,
Alaska, and it is now and during all said time
was printed in an office maintained at the afore-
said place of publication of said newspaper.
That the annexed is a copy of an advertisement
as it was published in regular issues (and not in
supplemental form) of said newspaper on
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
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foregoing publication is not in excess of the rate
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Order #: W0046117 Cost: $304.42
Notice of Public Hearing
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION RE: Docket Number: DIO-24-002
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp), by letter dated May 15, 2024, filed an application to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) for a Class II Underground Injection Control Disposal
Injection Order for existing well Susan Dionne 8, onshore in the
Ninilchik Unit (NU), Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
In response to an application for disposal filed by an operator, the AOGCC may issue an order authorizing the underground disposal
of oil field wastes that the commission determines are suitable
for disposal in a Class II well, as defined in 40 C.F.R. 144.6(b) as revised as of July 1, 1998, which is adopted by reference, or the underground storage of hydrocarbons.[1]
This notice does not contain all the information filed by Hilcorp. You may obtain more information about this filing by contacting the AOGCC’s Special Assistant, Samantha Coldiron, at (907)793-
1223 or samantha.coldiron@alaska.gov.
A public hearing on the matter has been tentatively scheduled for July 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The hearing, which may be changed to full virtual, if necessary, will be held in the AOGCC hearing room
located at 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. The audio
call in information is (907) 202 7104 Conference ID: 977 858 930#. Anyone who wishes to participate remotely using MS Teams video conference should contact Ms. Coldiron at least two business days
before the scheduled public hearing to request an invitation for the
MS Teams. To request that the tentatively scheduled hearing be held, a written request must be filed with the AOGCC no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 17, 2024.
If a request for a hearing is not timely filed, the AOGCC may issue
an order without a hearing. To learn if the AOGCC will hold the hearing, call (907) 793-1223 after June 18, 2024.
In addition, written comments regarding this application may be
submitted to the AOGCC, at 333 west 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 or samantha.coldiron@alaska.gov. Comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 3, 2024, except that, if
a hearing is held, comments must be received no later than the
conclusion of the July 16, 2024, hearing. If, because of a disability, special accommodations may be needed
to comment or attend the hearing, contact Samantha Coldiron, at
(907) 793-1223, no later than July 9, 2024.
Brett W. Huber, Sr.
Chair, Commissioner
Pub: June 2, 2024
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
______________________________________2024-06-03
2024-07-14
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From:Coldiron, Samantha J (OGC)
To:AOGCC_Public_Notices
Subject:[AOGCC_Public_Notices] Public Hearing Notices (Hilcorp)
Date:Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:29:33 PM
Attachments:DIO-24-002 Public Hearing Notice Susan Dionne 8.pdf
AEO-24-001 Public Hearing Notice Susan Dionne 8.pdf
Docket Number: AEO-24-001
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp), by application dated May 15, 2024, requests the Alaska Oil
and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) issue an order for aquifer exemption for an
area extending one-quarter mile beyond the proposed injection zone in well Susan Dionne
8 within Sections 6 and 7 of Township 1 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian that lies
within the boundaries of the Ninilchik Unit.
Docket Number: DIO-24-002
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp), by letter dated May 15, 2024, filed an application to the
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) for a Class II Underground
Injection Control Disposal Injection Order for existing well Susan Dionne 8, onshore in the
Ninilchik Unit (NU), Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
Samantha Coldiron
AOGCC Special Assistant
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 793-1223
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UIC CLASS II INJECTION WELL PERMIT
APPLICATION
SUSAN DIONNE 8
Ninilchik Unit
Ninilchik, Alaska
May 2024
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400
Anchorage, AK 99508
AOGCC | SD-8 UIC Class II Permit Application
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC | Page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER………………………………………………………………………………………….4
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM…………………………………………………………………………6
MAPS AND AREA OF REVIEW……………………………………………………………………….19
EXHIBIT A-1: Ninilchik Unit Regional Map……………………………………...…………19
EXHIBIT A-2: Susan Dionne Area of Review…………………………………..………….23
EXHIBITS ATTACHED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
EXHIBIT A-3: Susan Dionne 8 Wellbore Schematic
EXHIBIT A-4: Landowner Information
EXHIBIT A-5: Public Announcement Affidavit
EXHIBIT A-6: Beluga 135 Regional Cross Section
EXHIBIT A-7: Beluga 135 Structure Map
EXHIBIT A-8: Beluga 135 in SD-8 Type Log
EXHIBIT A-9: Susan Dionne 8 Cement Bond Log (T# 23575)
EXHIBIT A-10: NNA 1 Fluid Sample Compositional Analysis
EXHIBIT A-11: SD-8 and SD-1A Beluga 135 Stratigraphic Cross Section
EXHIBIT A-12: Aquifer Exemption Request
EXHIBIT A-13: Susan Dionne 1/1A Wellbore Schematic
EXHIBIT A-14: Susan Dionne 1A Radial Cement Bond Log (Transmittal # T20240507)
EXHIBIT A-15: Susan Dionne 1/1A USIT (Transmittal # T20240507)
AOGCC | SD-8 UIC Class II Permit Application
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC | Page 4
AA.
B.. HILCORP ALASKA, LLC
May 15, 2024
Chairman Brett Huber, Sr.
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Subject: Application to convert Susan Dionne Well 8 (PTD 213-051) to Class II Disposal
Dear Chairman Huber:
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (“Hilcorp”) submits this application for Susan Dionne 8 (“SD-8”) to be used
for Class II disposal into the proposed disposal interval between approximately 3,550-3,950’ true
vertical depth (TVD). This document covers the information required in 20 AAC 25.252 (c) and
provides a brief overview of SD-8, the surrounding development, and the intended disposal zone.
Hilcorp owns and operates the Susan Dionne pad which produces gas from the Ninilchik Unit
(“NU”), as defined as the Affected Area described in Conservation Order No. 701C and shown in
Exhibit A-1. Susan Dionne pad is in the town of Ninilchik, on the eastern margin of Cook Inlet,
approximately 90 miles southwest of the city of Anchorage.
Currently, produced water from Hilcorp’s NU operations, including Deep Creek Unit and
Nikolaevsk (“Red Pad”), is hauled by truck to the Deep Creek Unit NNA No. 1 (“NNA 1”) well for
disposal under DIO 28. NNA 1 is 7.5 miles inland from Ninilchik and accessed via an unpaved
road that is subject to closures with inclement weather. Due to NNA 1’s daily injection and remote
location relative to other NU infrastructure, the NNA pad must be frequently monitored and
requires dedicated resources for trucking and injection pump operation.
Ongoing production and additional development of NU – including prospects farther south at
Cottonfield, Whiskey Gulch, and Seaview – depend heavily upon disposal at NNA 1. To enhance
operational flexibility and reliability at existing operations, reduce resource constraints, add
redundancy to NU’s disposal capacity, and facilitate new development at NU and the surrounding
areas in the Kenai Peninsula, Hilcorp is seeking approval for Class II disposal at SD-8.
The SD-8 well at Susan Dionne pad is accessed via a short access road off the Sterling Highway.
As a pad with multiple active producers, the Susan Dionne facility is continuously operated and
supervised. With the approval of this disposal application, Hilcorp will install a produced water
injection module, a 200-barrel produced water tank, and all associated piping, electrical, and
Post Office Box 244027
Anchorage, AK 99524-4027
3800 Centerpoint Drive
Suite 1400
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907/777-8300
Fax: 907/777-8301
By Samantha Coldiron at 1:19 pm, May 15, 2024
AOGCC | SD-8 UIC Class II Permit Application
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC | Page 5
instrumentation/control tie-ins at Susan Dionne pad. The project scope will enable injection
activity without additional supervision and allow for more consistent, efficient operations.
While SD-8 was drilled in 2013 as an oil exploratory well, its original completion was as a dual-
string gas producer in the Beluga 135 (short string) and the Tyonek T-140 (long string). In June
2014, production with this design was deemed uneconomic, all perforations were isolated, and
the dual completion was replaced with a 4-1/2” completion accessing the Tyonek T-83 and T-90.
Between June 2014 – March 2015, SD-8 produced gas from these two Tyonek sands. In March
2015, the Tyonek T-90 was isolated, leaving only the Tyonek T-83 open until August 2018.
Perforations were then added to the Tyonek T-2 to revive the declining gas rate, but the Tyonek
T-2 interval was unproductive. SD-8 has remained offline ever since, with no future uphole gas
development opportunities. It does, however, have potential utility as a Class II disposal well. (The
current wellbore schematic for SD-8 is shown in Exhibit A-3.) Following the approval of this
application, Hilcorp will submit a sundry request to isolate open perforations in the Tyonek T-2
and T-83 sands and perforate the Beluga 135 into the proposed disposal zone.
The following sections cover the information required by 20 AAC 25.252 (c).
Sincerely,
Casey Morse
Well Integrity Engineer
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Digitally signed by Casey
Morse (11458)
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Date: 2024.05.15 09:21:18 -
08'00'
Casey Morse
(11458)
AOGCC | SD-8 UIC Class II Permit Application
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC | Page 6
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
In accordance with 20 AAC 25.252 (c), an application for underground disposal or storage must
include:
1. a plat showing the location of all proposed disposal and storage wells, abandoned or
other unused wells, production wells, dry holes, and any other wells within one-quarter
mile of each proposed disposal or storage well;
Exhibit A-2 is a map of the Susan Dionne pad showing all wells within the one-quarter mile
radius of the proposed injection zone.
2. a list of all operators and surface owners within a one-quarter mile radius of each
proposed disposal or storage well;
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC is the only operator in the area of SD-8. Exhibit A-4 presents information
pertaining to records of land ownership within one-quarter mile of the Susan Dionne property
boundary. Exhibit A-4 includes the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KBP) Parcel ID number,
property usage, property legal description, property owner name, property owner mailing
address, and property owner type.
3. an affidavit showing that the operators and surface owners within a one-quarter mile
radius have been provided a copy of the application for disposal or storage;
See Exhibit A-5.
4. the name, description, depth, and thickness of the formation into which fluids are to be
disposed or stored and appropriate geological data on the disposal or storage zone
and confining zones, including lithologic descriptions and geologic names;
The Beluga 135 reservoir is a stacked channel composed of very-fine to fine-grained,
moderately sorted sandstone. Core analysis shows an average porosity of ~23.5% and an
average permeability (Klinkenberg) of ~61.7 mD. Additionally, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
analysis from Susan Dionne 3 determined rock compositions of ~38% quartz, ~27% feldspar,
and ~32% clay. The reservoir is heavily depleted from its initial reservoir pressure (~1,695
psi); recent pressure data suggests a reservoir pressure range of 350-700 psi.
There are many internal confining beds and arresting beds above and below the proposed
injection sand in the form of interlaminated mudstones, siltstones, sandstones, and coals. The
uppermost confining beds, comprising the Beluga 131 through Beluga 134 siltstones and
coals, are approximately 116’ thick. The lowermost confining beds, comprising the Beluga 136
and Tyonek T-2 siltstones and coals, are approximately 76’ thick.
As demonstrated by Exhibit A-6 (cross section A-A’), the Beluga 135 reservoir is present
across the entire Paxton-Kalotsa-Dionne structure at Ninilchik. This north-south cross section
visually highlights that the Beluga 135 disposal interval increases in both sand quality and
thickness near the top of structure; is both laterally and vertically continuous across the field;
and contains an abundance of stacked upper and lower confining coals and shales that
impede gas and fluid migration.
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The Exhibit A-7 structure map on the top of the Beluga 135 disposal interval shows that
faulting is not a concern at Susan Dionne and that the reservoir structure is relatively simple
across 3400-4000’ TVDss, the proposed Beluga 135 injection interval. Furthermore, there are
no known transmissive faults at those depths in the vicinity of Susan Dionne pad.
The reservoir properties for the proposed disposal zone are presented in Table 1. The target
sand interval is located at ~3,597’ TVDss in SD-8. The Beluga 135 permeability and porosity
ranges presented in the table are based on available core data from the Susan Dionne 3 and
Kalotsa 2 wells. Critical to note is that the laminated nature of the sands makes it likely that
the Beluga 135’s vertical permeability range is much lower than the measured horizontal
permeability range given in the table.
Table 1: Beluga 135 Reservoir Properties
Proposed Class II Well
(isn’t it class II?) Injection Zone Gross Thickness
(feet)
Porosity
(%)
Permeability
(horizontal)
(mD)
SD-8 Beluga 135 Sand 50 19 - 30 3 - 139
Type Log Exhibit A-8 shows the proposed Beluga 135 injection zone (marked via orange box)
in SD-8; additional arresting zone sands; and the mudstones, siltstones, and coals that make
up the confining beds. The gross Beluga 135 interval spans 3,862’- 4,055’ MD. Exhibit B-8
includes the following log tracks:
o Track 1: True Vertical Depth Subsea (TVDss);
o Track 2: Comments indicating intervals with noteworthy mechanical components
of the well (e.g., packers, active/inactive perforations, fill, etc.);
o Track 3: Gamma Ray curve in green, scaled 30-100 API and shaded dark green
for measurements at/above 80 API;
o Track 4: Measured Depth in’ (MD) of SD-8;
o Track 5: Shallow, medium, and deep resistivity on a 2-200 ohm-m log scale with
deep resistivity shaded light green if > 8 ohm-m and dark green if > 15 ohm-m; and
o Track 6: Sonic curve (DTC) from 135 to 54us/ft; Neutron Porosity curve (NPHI)
from 0.6 to 0 pu; Density curve (RHOB) from 1.65 to 2.65 g/cm3; DTC and NPHI
crossover shaded in yellow; NPHI and RHOB crossover shaded in red; and coal
flags shaded gray <= 1.95 RHOB and >= 0.45 NPHI.
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5. logs of the disposal or storage wells, if not already on file, or other similar information;
All relevant SD-8 well logs are on file with the AOGCC.
6. a description of the proposed method for demonstrating the mechanical integrity of the
casing and tubing under 20 AAC 25.412 and for demonstrating that fluids will not move
behind casing beyond the approved disposal or storage zone, and a description of (A)
the casing of the disposal or storage wells, if the wells are existing;
The casing across the proposed Beluga 135 disposal zone in SD-8 is 7-5/8” 29.7 lb/ft L-80.
The well was completed with 352 barrels of 14.5 ppg Class G lead cement and 62 barrels of
15.5 ppg Class G tail cement. The cement bond log dated 9/20/2013 (Exhibit A-9) shows a
good bond across the Beluga 135 and across the upper and lower confining layers sufficient
for zonal isolation.
The tubing in SD-8 is isolated from the casing with two hydraulic-set isolation packers
straddling the Beluga 135 interval. After setting the straddle packers, the inner annulus was
successfully pressure tested to 2,000 psi for 30 minutes (6/14/2014).
Following approval of this disposal application, Hilcorp will submit a sundry request to isolate
the deeper Tyonek T-2 and T-83 perforations, perform an updated mechanical integrity test
on the inner annulus in accordance with 20 AAC 25.412, perforate the Beluga 135 sand, and
perform an injectivity test into the proposed disposal zone.
7. a statement as to the type of oil field wastes to be disposed or hydrocarbons stored,
their composition, their source, the estimated maximum amounts to be disposed or
stored daily, and the compatibility of fluids to be disposed or stored with the disposal
or storage zone;
The primary disposal fluid planned for SD-8 is formation fluid from NU and other fields in the
Kenai Peninsula. Waste disposal injection may also include other fluids eligible for Class II
injection.
Currently, NNA 1 is the primary disposal well for NU waste. The average daily disposal volume
into SD-8 will depend on whether NNA 1 remains the primary disposal well for NU. Disposal
into SD-8 will only occur if additional disposal capacity is required or if NNA 1 ceases to be
the primary disposal well. The average daily injection into NNA 1 during calendar year 2023
was 292 barrels per day; no slurry was disposed. The maximum daily volume to be disposed
of is 3000 barrels, which corresponds to an average injection rate of approximately 2.0 BPM.
This average injection rate and daily disposal volume are consistent with DIO 28 and align
with the fracture modeling (detailed below) used to validate confinement of injected fluids into
the proposed Beluga 135 disposal zone.
Fluid samples delivered to NNA 1 for disposal were captured on five occasions in January
2024. The compositional analysis of these fluid samples is attached in Exhibit A-10. In any
operation that mixes fluids from different sources, fluid compatibility – specifically as it relates
to potential for developing scale in a wellbore and/or reservoir – must be considered. Hilcorp
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analyzed the scaling tendencies of NNA 1’s disposal water and water from the Beluga 135
interval in Susan Dionne 1A (“SD-1” or “SD-1A”) using the analytes shown in Table 2.
Table 2: NNA 1 and SD-1A Analytes
Analysis of the analytes across the seven samples confirmed that injecting NNA 1 disposal
water into the Beluga 135 at SD-1A will not change or enhance the potential for scale within
the wellbore or reservoir. Furthermore, Hilcorp anticipates that disposal into the Beluga 135
at SD-8 will primarily consist of produced water from nearby wells completed in the Beluga,
Sterling, and Tyonek formations. To date, Hilcorp has not identified any fluid compatibility
concerns from injecting similar fluids into its disposal wells across the Cook Inlet Basin.
8. the estimated average and maximum injection pressure;
SD-1A penetrates the Beluga 135 at ~3,607’ TVDss, which is slightly downdip from where
SD-8 penetrates the Beluga 135 at 3,597’ TVDss. In 3D space these wells are ~80’ apart in
the Beluga 135. The proximity of SD-1A to SD-8 makes it a strong analogue for comparison.
Exhibit A-11 is a stratigraphic cross section flattened on the Beluga 135 horizon showing
nearly identical log signatures between SD-1A and SD-8. (Note: No open hole
Density/Neutron logs were run when SD-1A was drilled in 1962; the cased hole Neutron log
run in 2001 shows a similar signature as that seen in SD-8’s open hole Neutron log.) Not only
does each well have clear markers defining the Beluga 135’s confining layers, but the overall
Beluga 135 sand package is of uniform thickness across the two wells. These characteristics
strongly suggest that the fluids found in the Beluga 135 at SD-1A would be analogous to those
in the Beluga 135 at SD-8.
On May 1, 2023, an injectivity test of the Beluga 135 sand was performed at SD-1A in
accordance with Sundry 323-142. Results from that test suggest average injection pressures
Analytes Units
NNA-1
Sample 1
NNA-1
Sample 2
NNA-1
Sample 3
NNA-1
Sample 4
NNA-1
Sample 5
SD-1A
Sample 1
SD-1A
Sample 2
Density of brine at 60 deg F 1.0034 1.0056 1.0056 1.0056 1.0026 NA NA
Specific Gravity (60 deg F) Brine 1.0044 1.0066 1.0066 1.0066 1.0036 NA NA
Salinity ppt 5.7 8.6 8.6 8.6 4.7 0.0689*0.0726*
pH 8.5 8.8 8.5 8.5 8.5 9.5 9.1
Total Dissolved Solids ppm 5350 7858 7937 7869 4583 1700 1920
Boron mg/L <1.4 <1.4 <1.4 <1.4 <1.4 <10 <10
Phosphorus mg/L <0.29 <0.29 <0.29 <0.29 <0.29 NA NA
Aluminum mg/L 0.1 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.11 11 J 15.8 J
Manganese mg/L 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.333 0.645
Iron mg/L 0.18 <0.13 0.17 0.15 <0.13 23.9 J 51.6
Chromium mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 .463 J .627 J
Calcium mg/L 6.4 8.1 9.9 7.7 13 <25 16 J
Barium mg/L 1.3 2.6 3.2 2.5 1.1 0.4 0.5
Magnesium mg/L 4.2 5.6 6.9 5.5 4.2 <25 <25
Strontium mg/L 0.82 1.2 1.5 1.2 0.77 NA NA
Potassium mg/L 25 46 57 46 20 35 J 35.7 J
Sodium mg/L 1820 2622 3174 2563 1585 613 641
Lithium mg/L 0.11 0.2 0.25 0.2 0.08 NA NA
Chloride by Ion Chromatography mg/L 246 659 661 578 198 41.8 44
Sulfate mg/L <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 NA NA
*Salinity from Chloride
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from 1800-1900 psi to achieve typical (2 BPM) injection rates. Testing at SD-1A was
performed up to a maximum injection pressure of 2,026 psi. The analysis below confirms
confinement of the injected fluids under all conditions tested on the SD-1A. The maximum
injection pressure into the Beluga 135 at SD-8 will be below 2,025 psi to stay within the limits
of tested parameters for this disposal interval.
9. evidence to support a commission finding that the proposed disposal or storage
operation will not initiate or propagate fractures through the confining zones that might
enable the oil field wastes or stored hydrocarbons to enter freshwater strata;
As part of the injectivity test performed at SD-1A on May 1, 2023, Hilcorp also performed an
injection step rate test to evaluate injectivity of the Beluga 135. As discussed previously, the
results of this test should be analogous to the injectivity into the Beluga 135 disposal zone at
SD-8. Further, the fluid injected during the injectivity test was produced water from offset wells
in NU, which has similar fluid properties to the disposal fluids envisioned in this application.
To understand the potential for fracture propagation in the Beluga 135, Hilcorp analyzed the
injectivity data from SD-1A using StimPlan software. Figure 1 below shows the injection rate
and pressure data for the duration of the injectivity test with comments on how Hilcorp
analyzed the results.
Figure 1: SD-1A Injectivity and Step Rate Test Data (May 1, 2023)
In the initial injection period, the goal is to identify a closure pressure. Figure 2 plots the
pressure decline curve for the first injection cycle pumped at a rate of 2.2 BPM.
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Figure 2: SD-1A ISIP Identification – Initial Injection Cycle
The ISIP is identified as the pressure at which the treating pressure curve changes from flat
to steeply downward with a corresponding drop in treating rate. The injectivity data at SD-1A
yields an interpretation of ISIP at 1,755 psi, as marked by the green dot in Figure 2. This
measurement represents the wellbore pressure immediately after pumping stops, quantifying
the maximum bottomhole treating pressure free from the influence of fluid friction. Because
the ISIP at SD-1A during the initial injection cycle is very close to the final pump pressure
before breakover, there are minimal frictional effects present in the wellbore at this time. This
is a clear indication that no fracture occurred during this injection cycle.
After analyzing the ISIP from the initial injection cycle, the log-log plot in Figure 3 of derivative
pressure and derivative time is used to define the various flow regimes that occurred during
the injection cycle. In this plot, the pink dots represent pressure change relative to ISIP (dp)
and the blue line represents the derivative of the pressure decline curve over time [h(dT)/dT].
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Figure 3: SD-1A Derivative Pressure and Derivative Time Log-Log Plot – Initial Injection
Cycle
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For any pressure decline following an injection period that exceeds fracture gradient (i.e. when
fracturing has occurred), three flow regimes should be present in the same consistent order:
a. Fracture Linear Flow – The period where fluid exits the wellbore into an open
fracture in the formation. During this period, the pressure behavior is dominated by
a formation leak-off coefficient (Ct). On a log-log plot, this appears as a 0.5 slope
(black line) through the derivative pressure curve (blue line) and where dp (pink
dots) is roughly twice the value of the derivative. This flow regime only exists when
injection pressures exceed fracture gradient.
b. Formation Linear Flow or Pseudo Linear Flow – The flow regime that occurs just
before pseudo radial flow, provided sufficient volumes have been pumped at a high
enough rate. During this flow regime, any fractures are closed, and the pressure
decline is dominated by a relatively high pressure differential as fluids leave the
near wellbore via the perforations. This is observed as a 0.5 slope (black line) of
the derivative (blue line).
c. Pseudo-Radial Flow – This flow regime is always present following any injection
period. In this flow regime, pressure dissipates radially from the near wellbore
region and approaches reservoir pressure. This is observed on the log-log plot as
a negative slope of the derivative curve (blue line). Any injection cycle will
conclude with pseudo-radial flow.
Given that an injection cycle must conclude with pseudo-radial flow, the analysis of the SD-
1A injection cycle can be worked backwards along the x-axis of the log-log plot. Figure 3
shows the pseudo-radial flow regime at all times greater than dt = 2.0.
Because formation linear flow must precede pseudo-radial flow, the 0.5 slope prior to dt = 2.0
is formation linear flow. Figure 3 captures this flow regime during the period that the 0.5 slope
curve (black line) overlays the derivative curve (blue line).
Prior to the formation linear flow regime, the fracture linear flow regime is indicated by an
inflection of the derivative curve (blue line) with another 0.5 slope. However, in the SD-1A
injectivity data, these earlier conditions do not exist. Therefore, analysis of the log-log plot
suggests no fracturing occurred during this injection cycle.
Analysis of Figures 2 and 3 support the conclusion that no fractures were propagated into the
Beluga 135 formation while injecting produced water at 2.2 BPM into SD-1A.
For the step rate test analysis (Figure 1), the first injection step is excluded because pressure
had not stabilized. A more detailed view of SD-1A’s step rate test data is below in Figure 4,
with the initial step rate cycle circled in green.
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Figure 4: SD-1A Step Rate Test (May 1, 2023)
The individual treating pressure and rate points in Figure 4 are then used to create the cross-
plot of treating pressure and injection rate shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: SD-1A Treating Pressure and Injection Rate Cross-Plot
When fractures propagate during injection, Figure 5 should show two distinct slopes as a
function of increasing injection rate: one slope covering the period of lower-rate injection prior
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to fracture formation and another slope when the formation has broken down and is fractured
under a higher injection rate In the SD-1A data, a second slope is not observed at rates up to
4 BPM, suggesting that the Beluga 135 formation will not fracture at injection rates below 4
BPM. Not only is this behavior consistent with Hilcorp’s experience injecting into formations
with similar permeability across its Alaska operations, but the expected injection rate into the
Beluga 135 interval at SD-8 is ~2 BPM, far below the 4 BPM injection rate at SD-1A.
Finally, the same analysis techniques used to determine fracture initiation at 4 BPM during
SD-1A’s initial injection cycle can be applied to the last injection cycle. Figure 6 shows the
ISIP plot for the final 4 BPM injection cycle.
Figure 6: SD-1A ISIP Identification – Final Injection Cycle
In this final injection cycle, the ISIP (green dot) is observed at a similar pressure as the ISIP
from the initial injection cycle (Figure 2). Once again, this observed pressure is near the final
pump pressure, aligning well with the ISIP of 1,755 psi determined in the first injection cycle.
While Figure 3 discussed previously shows the log-log derivative plot for the initial injection
cycle, Figure 7 below shows that same plot for SD-1A’s final injection cycle. The interpreted
results of this injection cycle are consistent with those of the initial cycle: While both pseudo-
radial flow and formation linear flow are observed, there is no indication of fracture linear flow
regime and thus no indication of fracture propagation during the final injection cycle.
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Figure 7: SD-1A Derivative Pressure and Derivative Time Log-Log Plot – Final Injection
Cycle
Analysis of Figures 6 and 7 supports the conclusion that fractures did not propagate into the
Beluga 135 at SD-1A while injecting produced water at the maximum injection rate of 4 BPM.
Based on the combined analysis of the injectivity test and step rate test data at SD-1A, there
are no indications of Beluga 135 fracturing with produced water injection at 4 BPM. Given the
analogous disposal interval and fluid properties of the proposed disposal activities for SD-8
as compared to recent injectivity testing at SD-1A, Hilcorp is confident that no fractures will
propagate in the Beluga 135 disposal zone while injecting into SD-8 at rates of 2 BPM or less.
Additionally, given the lower permeability and higher stress in the confining coals above and
below the Beluga 135 disposal zone, it is even less likely that fractures will propagate through
the confining layers due to the proposed disposal activities at SD-8.
10. a standard laboratory water analysis, or the results of another method acceptable to
the commission, to determine the quality of the water within the formation into which
disposal or storage is proposed;
As part of the work described in Sundry 323-142, fluid samples were collected from the Beluga
135 in SD-1A. Laboratory analysis from that sample collection is attached as Exhibit A-10.
Analyte concentrations of those samples are also summarized above in Table 2.
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11. a reference to any applicable freshwater exemption issued in accordance with 20 AAC
25.440; and
Attached hereto as Exhibit A-12 is the Aquifer Exemption Request associated with this
disposal application.
12. a report on the mechanical condition of each well that has penetrated the disposal or
storage zone within a one-quarter mile radius of a disposal or storage well.
SD-1A is the only well within a one-quarter mile radius of SD-8 that penetrates the proposed
Beluga 135 disposal zone. Permitted under the name Ninilchik No. 1 and spudded on July 20,
1962, SD-1A was shortly thereafter abandoned before being re-entered under the new well
name McCoy Prospect No. 1. In September 2001, Marathon renamed the well Susan Dionne
1 (SD-1) and re-entered it in December 2001. A total depth of 7,430’ MD (7,294 TVD) was
reached on December 16, 2001, when SD-1 was renamed yet again to reflect its recompletion,
this time to Susan Dionne 1A (SD-1A). (Note: Due to SD-1/1A’s evolving names, some
inconsistency with the log titles exists.)
SD-1A’s 20” conductor was set at 193’ MD (196’ TVD) (hole size 26”) and cemented with 600
sacks of Class G cement. Its 13-3/8” surface casing was set at 2,046’ MD (2,045’ TVD) (hole
size 18 5/8”) and cemented with 1,800 sacks of Class G cement. The 9-5/8” intermediate
casing ends at 7,430’ MD (7,316’ TVD) (hole size 12-1/4”) and cemented with 2,800 sacks of
Class G cement. SD-1A’s intermediate casing USIT log run on December 17, 2001 to a top
depth of 2,950’ MD shows corrosion-induced loss of pipe wall thickness over a portion of the
40 lb/ft casing starting from ~3,600’ MD to the crossover at ~5,050’ MD. The deeper 47 lb/ft
casing is in good condition with minimal wall loss. The USIT log shows consistent cement
coverage across the proposed Beluga 135 disposal zone and the confining layers up to a
depth of ~3,300’ MD. Above this point the cement bond degrades and pockets of a liquid filled
micro-annulus start to develop.
Following the December 2001 recomplete to SD-1A, a 4-1/2” production casing was installed
to isolate all open Beluga 135 perforations. This casing was set at 7,422’ MD (7,308 TVD)
(hole size 8.681”) and cemented with 445 sacks of Class G lead cement (12.5 ppg) and 326
sacks of Class G tail cement (15.7 ppg). During the cement job, the plug was bumped and the
floats held. The radial CBL of this pipe dated May 23, 2013 shows consistent cement bond up
to ~3,000’ MD. Gas production from the Tyonek reservoir was attempted, but unsuccessful;
all Tyonek perforations were plugged back with a series of cast-iron bridge plugs up to 4,890’
MD. In April 2021, 20’ MD of Beluga 135 perforations were added (3,790-3,810’ MD) under
Sundry 323-142 as a means for gathering the data necessary (i.e. formation fluid samples
and an injectivity test) to evaluate the efficacy of using SD-8 for Class II disposal.
The location of SD-1A is illustrated in Exhibit A-2. Wellbore schematic for SD-1A; SD-1A’s
radial cement bond log of the 4-1/2” casing; and SD-1A’s USIT log of the 9-5/8” casing are
provided as Exhibits A-13, A-14, and A-15, respectively.
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Exhibit A-1: Ninilchik Unit Regional Map
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Exhibit A-2: Susan Dionne Area of Review
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Exhibit A-3: Susan Dionne 8 Wellbore Schematic
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Updated By CRR 7-27-21
SCHEMATIC
Ninilchik Unit
Well: SD 08
PTD: 213-051
API: 50-133-20611-00-00
CASING DETAIL
Size Type Wt/ Grade/ Conn ID Top Btm
16" Conductor 109 / X-56 / N/A 15” Surf 80’
10-3/4” Surface 45.5 / L-80 / Butt 9.95” Surf 2,568'
7-5/8" Intermedia
te
29.7 / L-80 / BTC 6.875” Surf 5,659'
29.7 / P-110HC / BTC 6.875” 5,659’ 9,310’
5" Liner 15 / L-80 / DWC/C/HT 4.408” 8,838’ 11,918'
TUBING DETAIL
4-1/2” Tubing 12.6 / L-80 (June-2014) 3.958” Surface 4,079’
10-3/4” Cement Job: 13-1/2” hole. 270bbls of 12# Class A lead, and 86bbls of 15.8# Class G tail. No losses during
job. 100 bbls cement returned to surface.
7-5/8” Cement Job: 9-7/8” hole. 352bbls of 14.5# Class G lead, and 62bbls of 15.5# Class G tail. Had losses
during job. No spacer nor cement returned to surface. Plug did not bump. Cement inside casing found at 8986’
MD (14bbls). TOC at 1,550’ MD from 9/20/13 CBL
5” Cement Job: 6-3/4” hole. Pumped 123bbls of 15.3#s of 15.5# Class G tail. Did see cement circulated to
surface. TOC at 9,330’ MD from 9/20/13 CBL.
JEWELRY DETAIL
No Top Depth ID Item
1A 176’ 3.813” SSSV hydraulic landing nipple (SLB BP-6i)
1B 176’ 2.125” Wireline SSSV: WRDP-2 (SLB)
2 3,785’ 4.000” 7-5/8” Hydraulic Isolation Packer
3 4,055’ 4.000” 7-5/8” Hydraulic Isolation Packer
4 4,069’ 3.725” 4-1/2” XN Nipple
5 4,079’ 3.958” 4-1/2” WLEG
6 7,442’ N/A 2.13” Possiset at 7442’. ToC at ~7431’ (3/26/15)
7 7,738’ N/A CIBP w/ TOC @ ~7,713’ (6/4/14)
8 10,595’ N/A CIBP w/ cement (10/18/13)
9 11,000’ N/A CIBP
10 11,162’ N/A CIBP
11 11,260’ N/A CIBP
12 11,489’ N/A CIBP
PERFORATION DETAIL
Sands Top (MD) Btm (MD) Top
(TVD)
Btm
(TVD) FT Date Perf’d Status
Beluga 135 3,932’ 3,952’ 3,787’ 3,805’ 20 02/04/14 Isolated (June-2014)
T-2 4,130’ 4,144’ 3,971’ 3,984’ 14 08/20/18 Open
T-83 7,280’ 7,300’ 6,945’ 6,963’ 6 06/25/14 Open
7,295’ 7,307’ 6,959’ 6,970’ 6 06/17/14 Open
T-90 7,467’ 7,475’ 7,122’ 7,130’ 6 06/17/14 Isolated (3/26/15)
7,493’ 7,502’ 7,147’ 7,156’ 8 06/17/14 Isolated (3/26/15)
T-140 8,046’ 8,076’ 7,675’ 7,704’ 30 02/13/14 Isolated (6/4/14)
8,054’ 8,076’ 7,683’ 7,712’ 30 02/12/14 Isolated (6/4/14)
G Zone 10,638’ 10,688’ 10,136’ 10,184’ 50 10/15/13 Isolated (10/18/13)
10,698’ 10,730’ 10,193’ 10,224’ 32 10/15/13 Isolated (10/18/13)
Hemlock 3 11,042’ 11,058’ 10,521’ 10,537’ 16 10/4&11/13 Isolated
WF 1 11,194’ 11,212’ 10,666’ 10,683’ 18 9/30/13 Isolated
WF 2 & 3 11,280’ 11,350’ 10,749’ 10,816’ 70 9/26/13 Isolated
WF 4C 11,535’ 11,565’ 10,992’ 11,021’ 30 9/22/13 Isolated
WF 4E 11,650’ 11,713’ 11,102’ 11,161’ 63 9/22/13 Isolated
WF 4F 11,779’ 11,806’ 11,223’ 11,249’ 27 9/22/13 Isolated
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Exhibit A-4: Landowner Information
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
PARCEL
ID
SITE
ADDRESS OWNER ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP ACREAGE LEGAL DESCRIPTION PLAT OWNER
TYPE
PROPERTY
USAGE
15701003 <Null>BACHNER BEA PO BOX 81205 FAIRBANKS, AK 99708 10.06 T 1S R 13W SEC 6 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM GOVT LOT 1 <Null>Private Accessory Building
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15701013 11601 STERLING HWY AURORA COMMUNICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL INC PO BOX 6671 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160 150.77 T 1S R 13W SEC 7 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM GOVT LOTS 1 & 2 & SW1/4
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T 1S R 13W SEC 6 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM - PW PTN OF GL 2 BEGIN
@S1/16 CORNER COMMON TO SEC 5&6; TH S 0 DEG 08'E 420 FT; TH
WEST 330 FT; TH N42 DEG 00'W 565 FT; TH E 707.1 FT TO POB PER PW
RES 99-25 REC @291/688
<Null>Private Residential
15701073 10869 MATT ST HILCORP ALASKA LLC 1111 TRAVIS ST HOUSTON, TX 77002 39.4
T 1S R 13W SEC 6 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM - PW PTN OF GL 2 BEGIN @SEC
CORNER COMMON TO SECS 5,6,7&8 TH W 2165 FT+/- TO MHW COOK
INLET; TH ALONG MHW N47 DEG 15'E 977 FT+/-; TH N44 DEG 26'E 920
FT+/-; TH E 93.4 FT; TH S42 DEG 00'E 565.0 FT; TH E 330.0 FT; TH S 0 DEG
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om_papyruslist/document.php?d=1397115 Private Residential
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om_papyruslist/document.php?d=1397115 Private Vacant
15701078 10985 STERLING HWY WIEGMANN ERIC CLIFFORD & FLORENCE
CHARLENE GRACE PO BOX 39740 NINILCHIK, AK 99639 4.71 T 1S R 13W SEC 5 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 2000006 DIONNE SUB TRACT C http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/components/c
om_papyruslist/document.php?d=1397115 Private Residential
15701082 10860 MATT ST LINK RICHARD A & LOURDES L & MATTHEW PO BOX 3178 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669 1.96 T 1S R 13W SEC 5 SEWARD MERIDIAN HM 2005022 DIONNE SUB LYNX
ADDN LOT 1D
http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/components/c
om_papyruslist/document.php?d=2255562 Private Residential
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SUB LOT 15
http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/components/c
om_papyruslist/document.php?d=1398936 Private Vacant
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Exhibit A-5: Public Announcement Affidavit
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
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Exhibit A-6: Beluga 135 Regional Cross Section (A-A’)
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
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Exhibit A-7: Beluga 135 Structure Map
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
-3900-3900-39003900-3650-3650 -3650-3650-3650-3
6
5
0
-3650
-3650
-3650
-3650-3650-3650
-36
5
0
-3650
-3650
-3650 -3950-39500-360
0
-3600 -3600-3600-3600-36
0
0-3600
-3600
-3600-3600-3
6
0
0
-36
0
0
-3600 -3600
-4050
-4050
-3550
-3550 -3550-3550-3
5
5
0
-3550
-3550
-3550-3550-3
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5
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-3550
-3500
-3500-3500-3500
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-
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-3750
-3750 -3750-3750
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-4200
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-3450
-3450 -3450-3450-3400
Dionne 1A
Dionne 2
Dionne 3
Dionne 4
Dionne 5
Dionne 6
Dionne 7
Dionne 8
Kalotsa 1
Kalotsa 2
Kalotsa 3
Kalotsa 4
Kalotsa 6
Paxton 1
Paxton 2
Paxton 3
Paxton 4
Paxton 8
Paxton 10
Paxton 6
Paxton 11
Kalotsa 7
Kalotsa 8
202400 203200 204000 204800 205600 206400 207200 208000 208800 209600 210400 211200 212000 212800 213600 214400 215200
202400 203200 204000 204800 205600 206400 207200 208000 208800 209600 210400 211200 212000 212800 213600 214400 2152002229600223040022312002232000223280022336002234400223520022360002236800223760022384002239200224000022408002241600222960022304002231200223200022328002233600223440022352002236000223680022376002238400223920022400002240800224160005001000150020002500ftUS
1:11742
Hilcorp: Kenai Team
Ninilchik: Paxton/Kalotsa/Susan Dionne
Beluga 135 Structure
Susan Dionne 8 Disposal Well
Contour inc
50
Date
04/02/2024
Sean Wagner
Top Beluga 135:
-4400.00-4350.00-4300.00-4250.00-4200.00-4150.00-4100.00-4050.00-4000.00-3950.00-3900.00-3850.00-3800.00-3750.00-3700.00-3650.00-3600.00-3550.00-3500.00-3450.00-3400.00-3350.00
TVDss depth [ft]
Top disposal zone in
Susan Dionne 8
A
A'
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Exhibit A-8: Beluga 135 in SD-8 Type Log
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
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EXHIBIT A-9: Susan Dionne 8 Cement Bond Log
Reference AOGCC file T# 23575
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Exhibit A-10: NNA 1 Fluid Sample Compositional Analysis
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
GPB LABORATORY REPORT
907-659-5654
PBILabSupervisor@hilcorp.com
Sample Facility:
Sample ID Number:PE00026
Collection Date/Time:
Sample Point:
Sample Description:
Well Number:
NINILCHIK
Sample #1
NNA 1 Injection Well
Results
Analysis Name Result Units
Sample Information
Sample Type:Produced Water
01/28/2024, 12:00 AM
Meter Number:
Density of brine at 60 deg F 1.0034
Specific Gravity (60 deg F) Brine 1.0044
Salinity 5.7 ppt
pH 8.5
Total Dissolved Solids 5350 ppm
Boron <1.4 mg/L
Phosphorus <0.29 mg/L
Aluminum 0.10 mg/L
Manganese 0.03 mg/L
Iron 0.18 mg/L
Chromium <0.02 mg/L
Calcium 6.4 mg/L
Barium 1.3 mg/L
Magnesium 4.2 mg/L
Strontium 0.82 mg/L
Potassium 25 mg/L
Sodium 1820 mg/L
Lithium 0.11 mg/L
Chloride by Ion Chromatography 246 mg/L
Sulfate <0.5 mg/L
Analyzed by: BRISR5, MO10579
Sample Comment:
Report Date: 2/20/2024, 4:42:48PM
GPB LABORATORY REPORT
907-659-5654
PBILabSupervisor@hilcorp.com
Sample Facility:
Sample ID Number:PE00027
Collection Date/Time:
Sample Point:
Sample Description:
Well Number:
NINILCHIK
Sample #2
NNA 1 Injection Well
Results
Analysis Name Result Units
Sample Information
Sample Type:Produced Water
01/24/2024, 12:00 AM
Meter Number:
Density of brine at 60 deg F 1.0056
Specific Gravity (60 deg F) Brine 1.0066
Salinity 8.6 ppt
pH 8.8
Total Dissolved Solids 7858 ppm
Boron <1.4 mg/L
Phosphorus <0.29 mg/L
Aluminum 0.09 mg/L
Manganese 0.02 mg/L
Iron <0.13 mg/L
Chromium <0.02 mg/L
Calcium 8.1 mg/L
Barium 2.6 mg/L
Magnesium 5.6 mg/L
Strontium 1.2 mg/L
Potassium 46 mg/L
Sodium 2622 mg/L
Lithium 0.20 mg/L
Chloride by Ion Chromatography 659 mg/L
Sulfate <0.5 mg/L
Analyzed by: BRISR5, MO10579
Sample Comment:
Report Date: 2/20/2024, 4:42:48PM
GPB LABORATORY REPORT
907-659-5654
PBILabSupervisor@hilcorp.com
Sample Facility:
Sample ID Number:PE00028
Collection Date/Time:
Sample Point:
Sample Description:
Well Number:
NINILCHIK
Sample #3
NNA 1 Injection Well
Results
Analysis Name Result Units
Sample Information
Sample Type:Produced Water
01/28/2024, 12:00 AM
Meter Number:
Density of brine at 60 deg F 1.0056
Specific Gravity (60 deg F) Brine 1.0066
Salinity 8.6 ppt
pH 8.5
Total Dissolved Solids 7937 ppm
Boron <1.4 mg/L
Phosphorus <0.29 mg/L
Aluminum 0.09 mg/L
Manganese 0.02 mg/L
Iron 0.17 mg/L
Chromium <0.02 mg/L
Calcium 9.9 mg/L
Barium 3.2 mg/L
Magnesium 6.9 mg/L
Strontium 1.5 mg/L
Potassium 57 mg/L
Sodium 3174 mg/L
Lithium 0.25 mg/L
Chloride by Ion Chromatography 661 mg/L
Sulfate <0.5 mg/L
Analyzed by: BRISR5, MO10579
Sample Comment:
Report Date: 2/20/2024, 4:42:48PM
GPB LABORATORY REPORT
907-659-5654
PBILabSupervisor@hilcorp.com
Sample Facility:
Sample ID Number:PE00029
Collection Date/Time:
Sample Point:
Sample Description:
Well Number:
NINILCHIK
Sample #4
NNA 1 Injection Well
Results
Analysis Name Result Units
Sample Information
Sample Type:Produced Water
01/29/2024, 12:00 AM
Meter Number:
Density of brine at 60 deg F 1.0056
Specific Gravity (60 deg F) Brine 1.0066
Salinity 8.6 ppt
pH 8.5
Total Dissolved Solids 7869 ppm
Boron <1.4 mg/L
Phosphorus <0.29 mg/L
Aluminum 0.09 mg/L
Manganese 0.02 mg/L
Iron 0.15 mg/L
Chromium <0.02 mg/L
Calcium 7.7 mg/L
Barium 2.5 mg/L
Magnesium 5.5 mg/L
Strontium 1.2 mg/L
Potassium 46 mg/L
Sodium 2563 mg/L
Lithium 0.20 mg/L
Chloride by Ion Chromatography 578 mg/L
Sulfate <0.5 mg/L
Analyzed by: BRISR5, MO10579
Sample Comment:
Report Date: 2/20/2024, 4:42:48PM
GPB LABORATORY REPORT
907-659-5654
PBILabSupervisor@hilcorp.com
Sample Facility:
Sample ID Number:PE00030
Collection Date/Time:
Sample Point:
Sample Description:
Well Number:
NINILCHIK
Sample #5
NNA 1 Injection Well
Results
Analysis Name Result Units
Sample Information
Sample Type:Produced Water
01/29/2024, 12:00 AM
Meter Number:
Density of brine at 60 deg F 1.0026
Specific Gravity (60 deg F) Brine 1.0036
Salinity 4.7 ppt
pH 8.5
Total Dissolved Solids 4583 ppm
Boron <1.4 mg/L
Phosphorus <0.29 mg/L
Aluminum 0.11 mg/L
Manganese 0.02 mg/L
Iron <0.13 mg/L
Chromium <0.02 mg/L
Calcium 13 mg/L
Barium 1.1 mg/L
Magnesium 4.2 mg/L
Strontium 0.77 mg/L
Potassium 20 mg/L
Sodium 1585 mg/L
Lithium 0.08 mg/L
Chloride by Ion Chromatography 198 mg/L
Sulfate <0.5 mg/L
Analyzed by: BRISR5, MO10579
Sample Comment:
Report Date: 2/20/2024, 4:42:48PM
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Exhibit A-11: SD-8 and SD-1A Beluga 135 Stratigraphic Cross Section
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
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Exhibit A-12: Aquifer Exemption Request
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
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Exhibit A-13: SD-01A Schematic (04-30-21)
Submitted under separate cover via email dated 5/15/2024
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Updated by DMA 04-30-21
SCHEMATIC
Well: SD 1A
PTD: 185-208
API: 50-133-10002-01-00
CASING DETAIL
Size Type Wt/ Grade ID Top Btm
20" Conductor 59 & 78.6 / H-20SS N/A Surf 193'
13-3/8" Surface 54.5 & 61 / J-55 12.515 Surf 2,046'
9-5/8" (1962) Intermediate 40 & 47 / N-80 8.681 Surf 7,430'
4-1/2" (12/21/01) Production 12.6 / L-80 3.958 Surf 7,422'
JEWELRY DETAIL
No Depth
(MD)
Depth
(TVD)
ID OD Item
1 2,286' 2,285’ 1/4" .049" wall Chemical injection line /
mandrel w/ check valve
2 4,890’ 4,845’ CIBP set 4/27/21
3 5,780' 5,706’ CIBP set 2/26/03
4 7,050' 6,944’ CIBP set 2/20/02
5 7,230' 7,120’ CIBP set 2/9/02
6 7,333' 7,221’ CIBP
7 7,422' 7,308’ Plug - Bottom @ 7,450'
8 10,350' 10,196’ Plug - Bottom @ 10,450'
9 10,600' 10,443’ Plug - Bottom @ 10,700'
Sands Top
(MD)
Btm
(MD)
Top
(TVD) Btm (TVD) FT Perf Date Status
BEL-135 3,790' 3,810' 3,777' 3,797' 40’ 4/27/21 Open
BEL_135 3,761' 3,762' 3,748' 3,749' 1' 11/29/62 Squeezed (1962)
BEL_135 3,776' 3,786' 3,763' 3,772' 10' 11/30/62 Isolated behind 4-1/2”
12/21/01
BEL_135 3,824' 3,825' 3,810' 3,811' 1' 11/29/62 Squeezed (1962)
T-12 4,912' 4,932' 4,866' 4,885' 20' 2/25/2003 Plugged 4/27/21
T-12 4,912' 4,932' 4,866' 4,885' 20' 2/26/2003 Plugged 4/27/21
T-65 6,758' 6,780' 6,660' 6,681' 22' 2/20/02 Plugged 2/26/03
T-67 6,846' 6,876' 6,746' 6,775' 30' 2/20/02 Plugged 2/26/03
T-83 7,070' 7,108' 6,964' 7,001' 38' 2/9/02 Plugged 2/20/02
T-90 7,235' 7,320' 7,125' 7,208' 85' Plugged 2/9/02
T-90 7,245' 7,270' 7,135’ 7,160' 25' Plugged 2/9/02
T-90 7,287' 7,312' 7,176' 7,200' 25' Plugged 2/9/02
OPEN HOLE / CEMENT DETAIL
20" 26" hole Cmt w/600sks Type 1
13-3/8" 18-5/8" hole Cmt w/ 1,800 sks of Type 1 cmt
9-5/8" 12-1/4" hole Cmt w/ 2,800 sks of cmt. 12/17/01 USIT and VDL show cement up to
at least 3000’ MD (didn’t log any higher)
4-1/2" 8-1/2" hole Cmt w/ 445 sks (165 bbls) of Class G @ 12.5 ppg, & 326 sks (69 bbls) of
Class G @ 15.7 ppg, Class G. Floats held. ToC at 2980’ MD per 5/23/13 CBL
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Exhibit A-14: SD-1A Radial CBL
Transmittal # T20240507, Item #2: RADIAL CEMENT BOND LOG (RCBL) 05/23/2013
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Exhibit A-15: SD-1A USIT
Transmittal # T20240507, Item #1: ULTRA SONIC IMAGING TOOL (USIT) 12/16/2001
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
BEL_131
T-2
BEL_115
BEL_133
BEL_110
UNDEFInactiveUNDEFUNDEFActive
3303.5
3854.6
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3578.6
4176.3
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
4000
4050
4100
4150 UNDEFActive
UNDEFUNDEF3313.2
3864.4
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3474.1
4035.9
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
4000
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
BEL_131
T-2
BEL_115
BEL_133
BEL_110
1640 ftUSDionne 8 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 07/10/2013 Operator: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
TD (MD): 12130.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 11396.3 ft
SSTVD
1:350
Perforation_Log
30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
135.00 54.00us/ft
DTC
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Dionne 1A [SSTVD]
Spud date: 07/20/1962 Operator: Union Oil Company of California
TD (MD): 14990.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 14672.3 ft
SSTVD
1:350
Perforation_Log
30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.70 0.20ft3/ft3
TPHI
135.00 54.00us/ft
DTC
Color fill
BEL_98
BEL_93
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
BEL_95
BEL_94
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_96
BEL_115
BEL_133
BEL_110
BEL_97
BEL_98
BEL_93
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
BEL_95
BEL_94
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_96
BEL_115
BEL_133
BEL_110
BEL_97
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
5527.6
6853.6
5600
5650
5700
5750
5800
5850
5900
5950
6000
6050
6100
6150
6200
6250
6300
6350
6400
6450
6500
6550
6600
6650
6700
6750
6800
BEL_98
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
BEL_95
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_96
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
BEL_110
BEL_97
T-5
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
3268.5
4309.1
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
4000
4050
4100
4150
4200
4250
BEL_98
T-5B
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_96
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
BEL_110
BEL_97
T-5
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
4741.4
5746.8
4800
4850
4900
4950
5000
5050
5100
5150
5200
5250
5300
5350
5400
5450
5500
5550
5600
5650
5700
BEL_98
T-5B
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
T-6
BEL_110
T-5
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
3259.5
4309.1
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
4000
4050
4100
4150
4200
4250
BEL_98
T-5B
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
T-6
BEL_110
T-5
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
5189.9
6293.9
5250
5300
5350
5400
5450
5500
5550
5600
5650
5700
5750
5800
5850
5900
5950
6000
6050
6100
6150
6200
6250
T-5B
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
T-6
BEL_110
T-5
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
3667.9
4839.6
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
4000
4050
4100
4150
4200
4250
4300
4350
4400
4450
4500
4550
4600
4650
4700
4750
4800
T-5B
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
T-2
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
T-6
BEL_110
T-5
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
4216.4
5298.9
4250
4300
4350
4400
4450
4500
4550
4600
4650
4700
4750
4800
4850
4900
4950
5000
5050
5100
5150
5200
5250
T-5B
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
T-6
BEL_110
T-5
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
3816
5038
3850
3900
3950
4000
4050
4100
4150
4200
4250
4300
4350
4400
4450
4500
4550
4600
4650
4700
4750
4800
4850
4900
4950
5000
T-5B
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
T-6
BEL_110
T-5
3021
3979
3050
3100
3150
3200
3250
3300
3350
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
3650
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
3640
4599.2
3700
3750
3800
3850
3900
3950
4000
4050
4100
4150
4200
4250
4300
4350
4400
4450
4500
4550
T-5B
BEL_135
BEL_134
BEL_132
BEL_120
BEL_100
Beluga 136
T-3 Coal
T-5A
BEL_131
BEL_99B
BEL_99A
BEL_99
T-2
BEL_115
BEL_133
T-4
T-6
BEL_110
T-5
6216 ftUS 2053 ftUS 1978 ftUS 453 ftUS 1684 ftUS 4073 ftUS 1259 ftUS 2325 ftUSDionne 2 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 07/29/2004 Operator: Marathon Oil Company
TD (MD): 11026.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 7787.0 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
135.00 54.00us/ft
DTC
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Dionne 8 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 07/10/2013 Operator: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
TD (MD): 12130.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 11396.3 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
135.00 54.00us/ft
DTC
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Dionne 5 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 07/13/2006 Operator: Marathon Oil Company
TD (MD): 9600.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 7831.3 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
135.00 54.00us/ft
DTC
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Kalotsa 2 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 01/06/2017 Operator: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
TD (MD): 8200.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 7712.4 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Dionne 6 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 11/06/2008 Operator: Marathon Oil Company
TD (MD): 6737.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 4364.3 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
135.00 54.00us/ft
DTC
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Kalotsa 3 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 06/08/2017 Operator: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
TD (MD): 9265.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 8028.3 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Kalotsa 4 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 05/15/2017 Operator: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
TD (MD): 9400.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 7990.1 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Paxton 8 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 08/29/2014 Operator: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
TD (MD): 9310.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 7867.9 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Paxton 2 [SSTVD]
Spud date: 01/19/2008 Operator: Marathon Oil Company
TD (MD): 8436.0 ft TD (TVDSS): 7813.7 ft
SSTVD
1:400 30.00 100.00gAPI
GR
Color fill
MD
2.0000 ohm.m 200.0000
RESM
2 200ohm.m
RESS
2 200ohm.m
RESD
15 ohm
8 ohm
0.60 0.00ft3/ft3
NPHI
135.00 54.00us/ft
DTC
1.65 2.65g/cm3
RHOB
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
Color fill
-3900-3900-3900-3900-3650-365
0 -3650-3650-3650-
365
0
-3650
-3650
-365
0
-3650-3650-3650-3
6
5
0
-3650-3650
-3650 -3950-3950-3950-3950-3
6
0
0
-36
0
0 -3600 -3600-3600-3600-3
6
0
0
-3600
-360
0
-3600-3600-3600
-3
6
0
0
-3600 -3600-4050
-405
0
-3550 -355
0 -3550-3550-
3
5
5
0
-3550
-355
0
-3550-3550-3550
-35
5
0
-3500 -3500 -3500-3500-3500
-350
0
-350
0
-3500-3
5
0
0-4000-4000-4000
-385
0-3850-3850-3850-3850-3850-3800-380
0
-38
0
0
-3800-380
0
-3800-3800-3800-3800-3800-3750-375
0 -3750-37
5
0
-3750
-3750 -3750-3750-3750-3750-3750-375
0
-3700-370
0 -3700-3700-3700-3700-3700-3700-3700
-3700-3700-3700-3700-3700-3
7
0
0
-370
0
-3
7
0
0-430
0
-4250
-4250 -4200-420
0 -4150-415
0 -4100-410
0
-445
0
-440
0
-4350
-3450
-345
0
-3450-3450 -3450-3450-3400
Dionne 1A
Dionne 2
Dionne 3
Dionne 4
Dionne 5
Dionne 6
Dionne 7
Dionne 8
Kalotsa 1
Kalotsa 2
Kalotsa 3
Kalotsa 4
Kalotsa 6
Paxton 1
Paxton 2
Paxton 3
Paxton 4
Paxton 8
Paxton 10
Paxton 6
PEARL 8
Paxton 12
Paxton 11
Kalotsa 7
Kalotsa 8
202400 203200 204000 204800 205600 206400 207200 208000 208800 209600 210400 211200 212000 212800 213600 214400 215200
202400 203200 204000 204800 205600 206400 207200 208000 208800 209600 210400 211200 212000 212800 213600 214400 2152002229600223040022312002232000223280022336002234400223520022360002236800223760022384002239200224000022408002241600222960022304002231200223200022328002233600223440022352002236000223680022376002238400223920022400002240800224160005001000150020002500ftUS
1:11742
Hilcorp: Kenai Team
Ninilchik: Paxton/Kalotsa/Susan Dionne
Beluga 135 Structure
Susan Dionne 8 Disposal Well
Contour inc
50
Date
04/02/2024
Sean Wagner
Top Beluga 135:
-4400.00
-4350.00
-4300.00
-4250.00
-4200.00
-4150.00
-4100.00
-4050.00
-4000.00
-3950.00
-3900.00
-3850.00
-3800.00
-3750.00
-3700.00
-3650.00
-3600.00
-3550.00
-3500.00
-3450.00
-3400.00
-3350.00
TVDss depth [ft]
Top disposal zone in
Susan Dionne 8
A
A'