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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100-0041. Type of Request: Abandon Plug Perforations Fracture Stimulate Repair Well Operations shutdown
Suspend Perforate Other Stimulate Pull Tubing Change Approved Program
Plug for Redrill Perforate New Pool Re-enter Susp Well Alter Casing Other: ___________________
2. Operator Name: 4. Current Well Class: 5. Permit to Drill Number:
Exploratory Development
3. Address: Stratigraphic Service
6. API Number:
7. If perforating:N/A 8. Well Name and Number:
What Regulation or Conservation Order governs well spacing in this pool?Rosetta 2
Yes No
9. Property Designation (Lease Number): 10. Field:
N/A N/A
11.
Total Depth MD (ft): Total Depth TVD (ft): Effective Depth MD: Effective Depth TVD: Junk (MD):
+/-786 314 Unknown
Casing Collapse
Structural
Conductor
Surface Estimate 840 psi
Intermediate
Production
Liner
Packers and SSSV Type: Packers and SSSV MD (ft) and TVD (ft):
No packer or SSSV No packer or SSSV
12. Attachments: Proposal Summary Wellbore schematic 13. Well Class after proposed work:
Detailed Operations Program BOP Sketch Exploratory Stratigraphic Development Service
14. Estimated Date for 15. Well Status after proposed work:
Commencing Operations: OIL WINJ WDSPL Suspended
16. Verbal Approval: Date: GAS WAG GSTOR SPLUG
AOGCC Representative: GINJ Op Shutdown Abandoned
Contact Name:Tim Brandenburg
Contact Email:tbrandenburg@asrcenergy.com
Contact Phone:907-252-3923
Authorized Title: Vice President of Drilling, Projects and Engineering
Conditions of approval: Notify AOGCC so that a representative may witness Sundry Number:
Plug Integrity BOP Test Mechanical Integrity Test Location Clearance
Other Conditions of Approval:
Post Initial Injection MIT Req'd? Yes No
APPROVED BY
Approved by: COMMISSIONER THE AOGCC Date:
Comm. Comm. Sr Pet Eng Sr Pet Geo Sr Res Eng
17. I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and the procedure approved herein will not be deviated from without prior written approval.
Authorized Name and
Digital Signature with Date:
Tubing Size:
Estimate 1820 psi+/-30 ~11' Above - 19' BGL
PRESENT WELL CONDITION SUMMARY
Length Size
+/-786 Surface Surface
TVD
Surface
Tubing MD (ft):Perforation Depth TVD (ft):
Will perfs require a spacing exception due to property boundaries?
Current Pools:
MPSP (psi): Plugs (MD):
Exploratory
AOGCC USE ONLY
Tubing Grade:
Subsequent Form Required:
Suspension Expiration Date:
Sep-25
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SUNDRY APPROVALS
20 AAC 25.280
N/A
100-004
3900 C Street, Suite 701, Anchorage, AK 99503 50-009-10015-00-00
ASRC Energy Services Alaska, Inc.
Proposed Pools:
Burst
None
MD
N/ANone
~11' Above - 19' BGL
Perforation Depth MD (ft):
None None
10-3/4"
approval: Notify AOGCC so that a representative may witness Sundry Number:
BOP Test Mechanical Integrity TestLocation Clearance
ons of Approval:
ection MIT Req'd? Yes No Subsequent Form Required:
Suspension Expiration Date:
AOGCC USE ONLY
Contact Name:Tim Brandenburg
Contact Email:tbrandenburg@asrcenergy.com
Contact Phone:907-252-3923
le:Vice President of Drilling, Projoects and Engineering
certify that the foregoing is true and the procedure approved herein will not be deviated from without prior written approval.
me and
ure with Date:
15. Well Status after proposed work:
OIL WINJ WDSPL Suspended
GAS WAG GSTOR SPLUG
GINJ Op Shutdown Abandoned
proval:Date:
esentative:
Date for
Operations:Sep-25
13. Well Class after proposed work:
Exploratory Stratigraphic Development Service
nts: Proposal Summary Wellbore schematic
ations Program BOP Sketch
SSSV Type:Packers and SSSV MD (ft) and TVD (ft):
SSSV No packer or SSSV
Tubing MD (ft):
None
Tubing Grade:
N/A
Tubing Size:
None
Perforation Depth TVD (ft):
None
epth MD (ft):
on
ate
Estimate 840 psiEstimate 1820 psi~11' Above - 19' BGLbo e 9 G03/+/-30e
or
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CollapseBurstTVDMDSizeLengthg
Junk (MD):
UnknownSf
g( )
314
()Effective Depth TVD:
Surface
Effective Depth MD:
Surface
Total Depth TVD (ft):
+/-786
D (ft):
PRESENT WELL CONDITION SUMMARY
10. Field:
N/A N/A
Current Pools:
Exploratory
Proposed Pools:signation (Lease Number):
8. Well Name and Number:
Rosetta 2
g:N/A
ation or Conservation Order governs well spacing in this pool?
Yes Noquire a spacing exception due to property boundaries?
5. Permit to Drill Number:
6. API Number:
100-004
50-009-10015-00-00
4. Current Well Class:
Exploratory Development
Stratigraphic Service
Suite 701, Anchorage, AK 99503
ame:
Services Alaska, Inc.
quest: Abandon Plug Perforations Fracture Stimulate Reppair Well Operations shutdown
Suspend Perforate Other Stimulate Pull Tubing Change Approved Pr ogram
Plug for Redrill Perforate New Pool Re-enter Susp W ell Alter Casing Other: r Casing ___________________
Form 10-403 Revised 06/2023 Approved application valid for 12 months from date of approval.Submit PDF to aogcc.permitting@alaska.gov
Cismoski, Doug Digitally signed by Cismoski,
Doug
Date: 2025.08.07 14:17:33 -05'00'
325-464
By Grace Christianson at 12:57 pm, Aug 07, 2025
SFD 8/22/2025
See attached conditions of approval.
DSR-8/14/25
X X
10-407
BJM 8/19/25JLC 8/28/2025
Gregory C. Wilson Digitally signed by Gregory C. Wilson
Date: 2025.08.28 16:33:53 -08'00'08/28/25
RBDMS JSB 082925
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004)
P&A Sundry 325-464 Conditions of Approval
1. Have a contingency to install a plug in the 10-͒ϯ͓Г casing so the Řig can ıove oƯ in
the event the well can not be cemented.
2. Review Ʊnal plan with ®ell ontŘol contŘactoŘ and i@ and obtain approval
before rig moves in.
3. Provide i@ opportunity to witness cut oƯ casingϯcementϯmarħer plate and Ʊnal
site clearance.
4. variance to 20 2͔.2͔͗ is conditionally approved to use a hydrocarbon
diversion system instead of iP( because of the lacħ of suƯicient casing to contain
pressure below the iP stacħ. See discussion in sundry application. onditions of
approval:
a. @as detectors must be present on the rigϠ at Ʋuid return tanħs and diverter
oulets.
b. @as alarm Protocols must be in place for rig evacuation and emergency shut-
down of ignition sources if gas levels exceed safe operating thresholds.
c. Xill ®eight Ʋuid must be available on site to ħill the well – 2 times wellbore
volume must be available at a minimum.
d. Provide i@ opportunity to witness gas diversion, gas detection system
and emergency protocols before drilling out surface plug.
͔. variance to 20 2͔.112ϼaϽϼ1Ͻ is approved. See discussion in Sundry
application. he reŗuirements of 20 2͔.112ϼaϽϼ3Ͻ to protect fresh water still
apply.
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August 6, 2025
Mrs. Jessie Chmielowski, Commissioner
Mr. Greg Wilson, Commissioner
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 W 7th Ave., Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
RE: Request to Plug & Abandon Rosetta 2 Well
(PTD: 100-004 / API: 50-009-10015-00-00)
Dear Commissioners,
ASRC Energy Services Alaska, Inc (AES-AK) hereby requests that the previously approved sundry (324-
093) for this well be cancelled. Enclosed is a new sundry to permanently plug and abandon the Rosetta 2
well, located in the city of Houston.
Please contact me at 907-339-7410 or Tim Brandenburg at 907-252-3923 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Doug Cismoski
Vice President of Drilling, Projects, and Engineering
ASRC Consulting & Environmental Services, LLC
y
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1.0 Well Summary – Rosetta 2
The Rosetta 2 well is planned for plug and abandonment (P&A) as part of the State of Alaska AOGCC
Orphan Well Program. The P&A work will be conducted by AES-AK as Operator, on behalf of the State
of Alaska AOGCC. Operations on Rosetta 2 are scheduled to begin with the pre-rig work in 3Q of 2025.
General Well Information
Status: Orphan Well – See attached ‘Current Wellbore Schematic’ (Figure 1.1-1) for
details. Anchorage Gas and Oil drilled the Rosetta 2 well in 1956 to evaluate gas
sands that are behind Rosetta 1’s surface casing located approximately 100’ away.
No drilling reports were found for the Rosetta 2 well and all data regarding this
well comes from a single electric log, a mud log and references to the well in other
reports. The well appears to have been constructed with 30’ of 10-3/4” casing with
welded connections and an 8-1/2” open hole drilled to 775’ or 786’. Based on
available data, the surface shoe appears to be as deep as 19’ below original (pre
pad installation) grade. In 1971, the top of surface casing was ~3.5’ above grade.
By 1994, the casing appeared to be ~12’ above grade and site visits in 2001 and
2002 reported the same height above grade. The casing string appears to either
have heaved out of the ground, the elevation of the pad has been dropped during
highway construction or a combination of both. In 2022, the casing string appeared
to be vertical, however, today the casing string has a 3 degree list toward the east.
An active water leak has been recorded from the highway slope adjacent the well
since at least 1994. Since 2023 a water/brine leak with minor gas bubbles persisted
on the highway slope just southeast of the well. Additionally, in 2023 gas readings
up to 17% LEL were measured next to the well prior to any ground disturbance
and as high as 83% LEL after excavating to ~3.5’ below original ground level, at
which point water/brine with bubbling gas has been repeatedly witnessed. A
wellhead is not in place.
Base of Fresh Water: Estimated at 440’ MD / 440’ TVD
Reservoir Pressure: No drilling records were found for Rosetta 2, however a mud log does exist with
limited information on indication of gas seen while drilling from ~550’ –775’ MD.
Records from the immediate offset Rosetta 1 well (separated by ~100’) noted the
indication of coal, gas, or oil across the same interval and down to ~2115’ MD.
The strata through this interval on Rosetta 1 were said to exist at pore pressures
slightly more than normal hydrostatic head and easily over-balanced and contained
with a 9.6 ppg mud weight. The Houston Core Hole No. 2, drilled to 1,170’ and
located 72’ away from Rosetta 2 provides additional data about the subsurface at
Rosetta 2. Most notable is the fact that the Core Hole No. 2 first recorded brackish
water and gas flows starting below 520’. In 1971, the Core Hole was recorded as
having a flow of ~34 bpd of salt water flow with gas bubbles. In February of this
year, post wellhead installation, the Core Hole 2 flowed ~34 bbls of water per day
with gas bubbles. Additionally, slickline verified that the well was open to ~511’
proximal to the depth where flow was first noted when drilled in 1952.
Abnormal Pressure: The intervals with possible hydrocarbons are believed to be at pore pressure
slightly above a normal hydrostatic head, with an expected worst case of 9.6 ppg
EMW. Based upon available well data, the mud weights used to drill Rosetta 2
were 10.4 ppg at TD, however this was not believed to have been required to
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manage abnormal pressure. The mud used was recycled from Rosetta 1, which
reached TD much deeper using a 10.6 ppg mud.
MASP: The surface casing is breached with salt water and gas flowing up the backside of
the 10-3/4” pipe to within ~3.5’ of the pre pad installation surface. In this condition
and as constructed, the well cannot be pressure or flow contained.
If the well had a competent shoe placed at sufficient depth, the Maximum
Anticipated Surface Pressure is calculated as ~314 psi and is based upon full
evacuation with a gas gradient to surface from the deepest section reported to
possibly contain hydrocarbons at 786’ MD/TVD and at a worst-case pore pressure
of 9.6 ppg EMW.
Rig for P&A Ops: Sullivan Water Wells, Foremost DR-24
Wellhead:10” Knife Gate Valve (see Figure 1.1-3 for details)
Flow Diverter: Washington - Non Rotating Model 3022 (see figure 1.1-4 for details)
Regulatory Variance / Waiver Requests
A waiver to the requirements of 20 AAC 25.035 is being requested.
Given the breach of the surface casing, the well cannot be flow or pressure controlled by shutting in. Any
such effort will result in uncontrolled flow from the casing breach which could undermine the integrity of
the pad. The preferred approach is to manage the flow from the well during initial well intervention
operations. Once communication is developed to the open hole through the casing after the cement plug is
drilled, the well will be left open to flow through the well flow management system (see Figure 1.1-3 for
details) until such time as it can be conventionally killed with hydrostatic mud weight. The well will have
valving installed that will allow for throttling flow or shutting in at surface should it ultimately become
necessary to do so.
A waiver to the requirements of 20 AAC 25.112.(a) is being requested to leave the potential hydrocarbon
bearing section from ~590’ to TD uncemented.
As per the above ‘Reservoir Pressure’ section, the presence of gas was noted at various depths below ~550’
and on to well TD at +/-786’. The proposed P&A for Rosetta 2 assumes the reentry is only able to reach a
depth of ~590’ (150’ below estimated base of fresh water) due to hole conditions and risk to the P&A
operation of pushing forward. Based upon reviews of the geological and mud log information, it is believed
the potential amount of hydrocarbons present in the section below 590’ is very limited and therefore the
risk of migration to other strata lower in the wellbore is low and of limited consequence.
Recommend approving this requested variance upon the condition the operator attempts to reach as deep as is safe and practical
toward the estimated well TD of 786' MD when placing the abandonment cement plug.
As noted above, the records for this well are very poor and essentially nothing is known about the section from 590' to 786' MD.
However, records for nearby Core Hole No. 2 (72' away) at 692' MD note "Gas and water increasing down to this stratum. Static
pressure up to 45 lb" and "Another gas channel...at 775 ft. Not measurable." So, isolating equivalent strata in Rosetta 2 with the
abandonment cement plug is highly desired if safe and practical. SFD
variance
variance Variance is from 20 AAC 25.112(a)(1), but 25.112(a)(3) still applies. -bjm
20 AAC 25.285 - bjm
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1.1 P&A Procedure – Rosetta 2
Pre-Rig Work
1. Perform pre-P&A methane monitoring and record results for reporting purposes.
2. Excavate around well as required to provide access to the existing casing for the installation of breach
monitoring system and the well cellar/casing support.
3. Install the breach monitoring and well cellar/casing support and backfill.
4. Cut 10-¾” to place stub at desired elevation.
5. Weld flange to 10-3/4” casing and install flow nipple. Install 10” knife valve and pre-fabricated 10-
3/4” riser.
Rig Based Operations
1. Move in and rig-up P&A rig and equipment.
Note: Notify AOGCC 24 hours prior to commencing P&A operations.
2. Make-up cleanout assembly and proceed to drill out the cement plug within the 10-¾” casing with
water. No records exist for this cement plug, however a firm surface (assumed cement based upon
visual) was found during pre-rig site visits at ~3’ below current ground level within the casing.
Note: If it is not possible to enter the open hole initially, 10-3/4”casing evaluation including running end of casing
locators and gyros may be necessary to determine subsequent BHA strategy.
3. Make up open hole clean out assembly and run into open hole, monitoring parameters and returns across
the shakers carefully. Pump viscosified sweeps as necessary and when able, displace the well to 9.6
ppg mud. Cleanout the open hole as conditions allow, possibly reaching TD at +/-786’ MD/TVD, but
with a target of reaching a minimum of 590’ MD/TVD for cement plug placement below the base of
fresh water.
Note: Records indicate only one joint of 10-¾” casing installed at surface. Given the ~11’ that remained above
ground and assuming a 30’ joint, this would result in ~19’ shoe.
The desire is to reach a minimum depth of ~590’ MD/TVD to enable placing a cement plug at 150’ below the
estimated base of fresh water and back to surface. However, the final cleanout depth reached may be deeper or
shallower and will be based upon actual hole conditions. If conditions are very good, the cleanout may continue
to TD at +/-786’.
4. Once the cleanout operation has reached the resultant depth, condition the hole as required for
cementing operation and then pull out of the hole and lay down cleanout BHA.
Note: For planning purposes and basis for the proposed P&A as outlined within the below steps of this
Application for Sundry, it is assumed the cleanout does not reach TD, however, is stopped at 590’ MD/TVD.
Approval of an alternative plan with cementing from a depth shallower 590’ must be obtained from the AOGCC
prior to proceeding with cement operations.
5. Make-up 4-1/2” casing and run in hole to clean out TD.
Note: Notify AOGCC 24 hours prior cement to allow witnessing of the operations.
6. Rig up cement unit. Mix and pump ~ 53bbls of 15.8 ppg cement.
Perform methane monitoring after digging cellar. -bjm
Operation to be performed with diverter head forming a seal around the drill pipe so flow will be diverted away from the rig. -bjm
4-1/2" casing will be hung off in slips while cement is setting up.
Pump excess cement to account for hole washout.
Continue pumping until returns observed at surface. -bjm
Verify no-flow before POOH. -bjm
4-1/2" casing must comply with BABA requirements. -bjm
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7. Rig-down and move out P&A rig and associated equipment.
Post-Rig Work
1. Remove wellflow controlriser and well cellar. Complete excavation as needed around the well to allow
cutting the 10-¾” casing to a minimum depth of 3’ below ground level for final P&A.
Note: Notify AOGCC 24 hours prior to final excavation and top-off of surface cement to allow witnessing of the
operations.
2. Top-off 10-¾” and 4-1/2” casing with cement as needed. Photograph casing and cement.
3. Weld marker plate on the outermost casing that meets requirements of 20 AAC 25.120 and includes the
below information bead-welded directly to the marker plate. Photograph marker plate.
State of Alaska
AOGCC
PTD 100-004
Rosetta 2
API 50-009-10015-00-00
4. Perform post-P&A methane monitoring and record results for reporting purposes.
5. Backfill the excavated hole and grade the location to final agreed condition. Remove any remaining
debris from the location and dispose of waste materials as required.
Note: Contact the AOGCC with 24 hours advanced notice to perform final site clearance inspection after rig
down.
Below, Figure 1.1-1 shows the current wellbore schematic and Figure 1.1-2 shows the proposed wellbore
schematic after P&A.
After methane monitoring is complete and verified no flow from the well, remove breach management piping. -bjm
Photograph final site clearance.
Include photos in 10-407. -bjm
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Figure 1.1-1. Current Wellbore Schematic
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Figure 1.1-2. Proposed P&A Wellbore Schematic
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Figure 1.1-3. Well Clow Management System
Flow
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Figure 1.1-4. Flow Diverter
1
Christianson, Grace K (OGC)
From:McLellan, Bryan J (OGC)
Sent:Monday, August 11, 2025 9:23 AM
To:Brandenburg, Timothy
Subject:RE: Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) P&A sundry questions
Tim,
Thanks for the quick response. I think we should remove the breach management piping after completing the
post-P&A methane monitoring and verify no Ʋow from the end of the breach management pipe.
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
From: Brandenburg, Timothy <tbrandenburg@asrcenergy.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 9, 2025 2:03 PM
To: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) P&A sundry questions
Bryan,
Please see the responses below in red. Any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
From: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Sent: Friday, August 8, 2025 4:46 PM
To: Brandenburg, Timothy <tbrandenburg@asrcenergy.com>
Subject: Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) P&A sundry questions
Tim,
A few questions about the P&A sundry application:
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1. Perform the methane monitoring after digging around the casing so you can see the bubbling gas and water
outside casing. I think we’ll get a better measurement that way.
I agree. We will do it when we dig for cellar install.
2. Will Rig-Based steps 2 & 3 be performed with the rotating head sealed around the drillpipe so Ʋow is
diverted away from the rig Ʋoor?
Yes. When the bit and BHA components (if any) are below the head, it will be closed and sealed on the drill
pipe. To clarify, the Washington 3022 is a non-rotating diverter head.
3. In step 4, after KWF has been circulated into the well, verify no-Ʋow before POOH.
Absolutely. I should have included.
4. Step 5, does the 4-1/2” casing comply with BABA requirements? Can we use second-hand casing to save
money?
I have found used casing locally but have not been able to establish manufacturing origin. I have found multiple
options for U.S. Steel pipe made in USA though all new. The plan is to run a Ʋush joint connection so that we do
not risk key seating or hanging on the casing shoe if we have to pull the string out of the hole for any reason. I
recognize we could go to a beveled coupling and likely be ok, nonetheless, given the unknown condition of the
casing shoe and the criticality of success the Ʊrst time, I believe this is a necessary mitigation. Additionally, the
thread proƱle is a high torque wedge thread, the intention being to have a connection that is as strong as the rig top
drive. In the event we have to rotate pipe to bottom, given the water well rig cannot meaningfully measure torque
output, we do not want to inadvertently over torque or fail the connection.
5. Step 6, mix excess cement and continue pumping until returns observed at surface to account for hole
washout.
Agreed, for the sundry I identiƱed a minimum but in practice will assure that we are not short and have the well
fully cemented.
6. Will 4-1/2” casing be set on bottom after pumping cement or hung oƯ at surface until cement sets up?
Hung oƯ in hand slips.
7. Do you plan to remove the breach management piping after the job is done?
Good question. I had been of a mind to remove it on the preponderance that the ROW corridor is or could in the
future be a utility ROW. There is a consideration to abandon the pipe in place (with City agreement) on the remote
chance the leak were ever to reestablish.
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
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1. Type of Request: Abandon Plug Perforations Fracture Stimulate Repair Well Operations shutdown
Suspend Perforate Other Stimulate Pull Tubing Change Approved Program
Plug for Redrill Perforate New Pool Re-enter Susp Well Alter Casing Other: ___________________
2. Operator Name: 4. Current Well Class: 5. Permit to Drill Number:
Exploratory Development
3. Address:Stratigraphic Service
6. API Number:
7. If perforating:N/A 8. Well Name and Number:
What Regulation or Conservation Order governs well spacing in this pool?Rosetta 2
Yes No
9. Property Designation (Lease Number): 10. Field:
N/A N/A
11.
Total Depth MD (ft): Total Depth TVD (ft): Effective Depth MD: Effective Depth TVD: Junk (MD):
+/-786 355 Unknown
Casing Collapse
Structural
Conductor
Surface Estimate 840 psi
Intermediate
Production
Liner
Packers and SSSV Type: Packers and SSSV MD (ft) and TVD (ft):
No packer or SSSV No packer or SSSV
12. Attachments: Proposal Summary Wellbore schematic 13. Well Class after proposed work:
Detailed Operations Program BOP Sketch Exploratory Stratigraphic Development Service
14. Estimated Date for 15. Well Status after proposed work:
Commencing Operations: OIL WINJ WDSPL Suspended
16. Verbal Approval: Date: GAS WAG GSTOR SPLUG
AOGCC Representative: GINJ Op Shutdown Abandoned
Contact Name:William Isaacson
Doug Cismoski Contact Email:wisaacson@asrcenergy.com
Contact Phone:907-339-6455
Authorized Title:
Conditions of approval: Notify AOGCC so that a representative may witness Sundry Number:
Plug Integrity BOP Test Mechanical Integrity Test Location Clearance
Other Conditions of Approval:
Post Initial Injection MIT Req'd? Yes No
APPROVED BY
Approved by: COMMISSIONER THE AOGCC Date:
Comm. Comm. Sr Pet Eng Sr Pet Geo Sr Res Eng
June 2024
None
Perforation Depth MD (ft):
None None
10-3/4"+/-30 ~11' Above - 20' BGL~11' Above - 20' BGL
TVD Burst
None
MD
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SUNDRY APPROVALS
20 AAC 25.280
N/A
100-004
333 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 50-009-10015-00-00
State of Alaska AOGCC
Proposed Pools:
AOGCC USE ONLY
Tubing Grade:
Surface
Tubing MD (ft):Perforation Depth TVD (ft):
Will perfs require a spacing exception due to property boundaries?
Current Pools:
MPSP (psi): Plugs (MD):
Exploratory
PRESENT WELL CONDITION SUMMARY
Length Size
+/-786 Surface Surface
Subsequent Form Required:
Suspension Expiration Date:
N/A
17. I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and the procedure approved herein will not be deviated from without prior written approval.
Authorized Name and
Digital Signature with Date:
Tubing Size:
Estimate 1820 psi
quest: Abandon Plug Perforations Fracture Stimulate Reppair Well Operations shutdown
Suspend Perforate Other Stimulate Pulll Tubing Change Approved Program
Plug for Redrill Perforate New Pool Re-enter Susp Well Alter Cas Other: _______er Casing ____________ __
ame:4.Current Well Class:5.Permit to Drill Number:
Exploratory Development
Stratigraphic Service 6.API Number:
g:N/A 8.W ell Name and Number:
tion or Conservation Order governs well spacing in this pool?Rosetta 2
Yes No
signation (Lease Number):10.Field:
N/A N/A
D (ft): Total Depth TVD (ft): Effective Depth MD: Effective Depth TVD:Junk (MD):
355 Unknown
Collapse
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e Estimate 840 psi
ate
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SSV Type:Packers and SSSV MD (ft) and TVD (ft):
SSSV No packer or SSSV
nts: Proposal Summary Wellbore schematic 13.W ell Class after proposed work:
ations Program BOP Sketch Exploratory Stratigraphic Development Service
Date for 15.W ell Status after proposed work:
Operations:OIL WINJ WDSPL Suspended
proval:Date:GAS WAG GSTOR SPLUG
esentative: GINJ Op Shutdown Abandoned
Contact Name:William Isaacson
Doug Cismoski Contact Email:wisaacson@asrcenergy.com
Contact Phone:907-339-6455
e:
approval: Notify AOGCC so that a representative may witness Sundry Number:
BOP Test Mechanical Integrity Test Location Clearance
ns of Approval:
ection MIT Req'd? Yes No
June 2024
None
pth MD (ft):
None
+/-30 ~11' Above - 20' BGL10-3/4"
TVD Burst
None
MD
100-004
e, Anchorage, AK 99501 50-009-10015-00-00
a AOGCC
Proposed Pools:
AOGCC USE ONLY
Tubing Grade:
Surface
Tubing MD (ft):Perforation Depth TVD (ft):
uire a spacing exception due to property boundaries?
Current Pools:
MPSP (psi): Plugs (MD):
Exploratory
PRESENT WELL CONDITION SUMMARY
Length Size
+/-786 Surface Surface
Subsequent Form Required:
Suspension Expiration Date:
N/A
certify that the foregoing is true and the procedure approved herein will not be deviated from without prior written approval.
me and
re with Date:
Tubing Size:
Estimate 1820 psi
Form 10-403 Revised 06/2023 Approved application valid for 12 months from date of approval.Submit PDF to aogcc.permitting@alaska.gov
By Grace Christianson at 2:02 pm, Feb 16, 2024
X
BOP test to 1000 psi
Provide 48 hrs notice for AOGCC opportunity to witness BOP test.
BJM 5/13/24
Abandoned
Abandon
DSR-2/16/24
Provide 48 hrs notice for opportunity to witness cement top after casing cutoff and final site clearance.
10-407
SFD 2/26/2024JLC 5/14/2024
February 16, 2024
Mrs. Jessie Chmielowski, Commissioner
Mr. Greg Wilson, Commissioner
Mr. Brett Huber, Sr., Commissioner
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 W 7th Ave., Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
RE: Request to Plug & Abandon Rosetta 2 Well
(PTD: 100-004 / API: 50-009-10015-00-00)
Dear Commissioners,
ASRC Energy Services Alaska, Inc (AES-AK) hereby requests sundry approval to permanently plug and
abandon the Rosetta 2 well, located in the city of Houston.
Please contact me at 907-339-7410 or William Isaacson at 907-339-6455 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Doug Cismoski
ASRC Consulting & Environmental Services, LLC
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) Southcentral, Alaska
Rev. 0 February 2024
1.0 Well Summary Rosetta 2
The Rosetta 2 well is planned for plug and abandonment (P&A) as part of the State of Alaska AOGCC
Orphan Well Program. The P&A work will be conducted by AES-AK as Operator, on behalf of the State
of Alaska AOGCC. Operations on Rosetta 2 are scheduled to begin with the pre-rig work in 2Q of 2024.
General Well Information
Status: Orphan Well See attached Current Wellbore Schematic (Figure 1.1-1) for
details. During two separate site visits in June and August 2023, an active (wet to
touch) water / brine ground stain was witnessed on the highway slope just southeast
of the well. Additionally, gas reading up to 17% LEL were measured next to the
well prior to any ground disturbance and as high as 83% LEL after excavating to
~4 below ground level (at which point water/brine with bubbling gas was
witnessed). A wellhead is not in place.
Base of Fresh Water: Estimated at 440 MD / 440 TVD
Reservoir Pressure: No drilling records were found for Rosetta 2, however a mud log did exist with
limited information on indication of gas seen while drilling from ~550 775 MD.
Records from the immediate offset Rosetta 1 well (separated by ~100) noted the
indication of coal, gas, or oil across the same interval and down to ~2115 MD.
The strata through this interval on Rosetta 1 were said to exist at pore pressures
slightly more than normal hydrostatic head and easily over-balanced and contained
with a 9.6 ppg mud weight.
Abnormal Pressure: As noted above, the intervals with possible hydrocarbons are believed to be at pore
pressure slightly above a normal hydrostatic head, with an expected worst case of
9.6 ppg EMW. Based upon available well data, the mud weights used to drill
Rosetta 2 were 10.4 ppg at TD, however this was not believed required to manage
abnormal pressure. The mud used was recycled from Rosetta 1, which reached
TD much deeper using a 10.6 ppg mud.
MASP: The Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure is calculated as ~355 psi and is based
upon a gas gradient to surface from the deepest section reported to possibly contain
hydrocarbons at 786 MD/TVD and at a worst-case pore pressure of 9.6 ppg EMW.
Rig for P&A Ops: Team Snubbing International 340k Hydraulic Workover Unit 101
Wellhead: Vault 10-¾ Casing x 11 5M (see Figure 1.1-3 for details)
BOP Configuration: 13-5/8 5M BOPE - Snubbing Annular/Snubbing Ram/Annular/Pipe Rams/
Blind/Choke & Kill Line (see Figure 1.1-4 for details). 5 Station Accumulator.
BOP Test Pressure: 1000 psi
Choke Manifold: 4-1/16 10M (see Figure 1.1-4 for configuration details)
Agree. SFD
g y p j
gas reading up to 17% LEL were measured next to the y, g g p
well prior to any ground disturbance and as high as 83% LEL after excavating top y g g g
~4 below ground level (at which point water/brine with bubbling gas was g ( p
witnessed). A wellhead is not in place.
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) Southcentral, Alaska
Rev. 0 February 2024
Regulatory Variance / Waiver Requests
As per the above Reservoir Pressure section, the presence of gas was noted at various depths below ~550
and on to well TD at +/-786. The proposed P&A for Rosetta 2 assumes the reentry is only able to reach a
depth of ~590 (150 below estimated base of fresh water) due to hole conditions and risk to the P&A
operation of pushing forward. Based upon reviews of the geological and mud log information, it is believed
the potential amount of hydrocarbons present in the section below 590 is very limit and therefore the risk
of migration to other strata lower in the wellbore is low and of limited consequence. A waiver to the
requirements of 20 AAC 25.112.(a) is being requested to leave the potential hydrocarbon bearing section
from ~590 to TD uncemented.
1.1 P&A Procedure Rosetta 2
Pre-Rig Work
1. Perform pre-P&A methane monitoring and record results for reporting purposes.
2. Move in and rig-up light duty pile drive unit. Attempt to drive the existing ~10 of 10-¾ casing
extending above ground level downhole, as well as one additional full joint.
Gas monitoring immediately around the well is required throughout the operation. In addition, mitigation
measures are to be considered (fans for dispersion, etc) and a response plan clearly communicated for if gas
is detected.
If pipe is driven deeper within the desired pile driving specifications, add an additional 40 full joint and
continue driving until full joint is driven or maximum drive parameters are reached. This will place the
estimated shoe depth at ~80 below ground level.
If pipe is unable to be driven deeper within specified parameters, cease operations and rig down equipment.
Note: The desire is to push the 10-¾ shoe deeper to minimize the risk of broaching around the existing shallow
shoe depth during P&A operations. The selected pile drive unit and drive parameters will be designed to operate
below loads that could induce damage to the 10-¾ casing.
3. Prepare location for rig operations and remove any debris / solid waste specified for clean-up.
4. Excavate around well as required to provide access to the existing casing for installation of wellhead
and sealed well cellar.
5. Cut 10-¾ to place stub at desired elevation for installation of new wellhead equipment.
6. Install sealed well cellar and attach new starting head / wellhead configuration.
Rig Based Operations
1. Move in and rig-up P&A rig and equipment.
Note: Notify AOGCC 24 hours prior to commencing P&A operations and for the upcoming BOP test.
2. Nipple up BOPE and test to 250 psi low / 1000 psi high (annular to 1000 psi).
3. Make-up 9-7/8 cleanout assembly and proceed to drill out the cement plug within the 10-¾ casing.
No records exist for this cement plug, however a firm surface (assumed cement based upon visual) was
Waiver approved. The cement plug at 590' will protect fresh water and prevent migration of
hydrocarbons
Side outlet ports on the casing should be sealed before driving below ground level. -bjm
48 hrs
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) Southcentral, Alaska
Rev. 0 February 2024
found during pre-rig site visits at ~1 below the ground level within the casing, as measured prior to
any pile drive deepening of the casing.
To manage the risk of shallow trapped pressure, plans are to drill the cement plug through a closed snubbing
annular, diverting return flow through a mud gas separator until the plug is drilled and the well verified stable.
A 9.5 ppg water-based mud will be used to clean-out the cement plug and throughout the P&A operation. The
9.5 ppg weight is slightly below the records of a 9.6 ppg fluid weight being successfully used when originally
drilling the immediate offset well, Rosetta 1, but is believed sufficient. The desire is to manage the risk of
broaching around the 10-¾ near surface yet maintain adequate mud weight to overbalance the formation.
4. Continue to clean-out cement from the 10-¾ casing and out into open hole, monitoring parameters
and returns across the shakers carefully. Cleanout the open hole as conditions allow, possibly reaching
TD at +/-786 MD/TVD, but with a target of reaching 590 MD/TVD for cement plug placement below
the base of fresh water.
Note: Records indicate only one joint of 10-¾ casing installed at surface. Given the ~10 that remained above
ground and assuming a 40 joint, this would result in ~30 of cement to clean-out within casing.
The cement will be drilled with parameters and BHA design to minimize chances that the bit will jump off any
plug extending into open hole. The desire is to stay within the original hole and not sidetrack into new formation.
Records indicate the open hole below the 10-¾ casing was drilled with an 8-½ bit. The desire is to clean-out
the casing with a 9-7/8 bit and continue into open hole, assuming hole washout from original drilling was at
least to 9-7/8 in this shallow hole section.
Drilling parameters and returns at the shakers are to be monitored closely. If indications of little resistance
and/or no further cement cuttings are seen, the decision may be made to pull for a smaller 8-½ bit to continue
in the hole and avoid unnecessarily enlarging the open hole deeper in the section.
The desire is to reach a depth of ~590 MD/TVD to enable placing a cement plug at 150 below the estimated
base of fresh water and back to surface. However, the final cleanout depth reached may be deeper or shallower
and will be based upon actual hole conditions. If conditions are very good, the cleanout may continue to TD at
+/-786 to allow placing cement plugs from a firm base within the well, however this is low probability.
5. Once the cleanout operation has reached the resultant depth, condition the hole as required for
cementing operation and then pull out of the hole and lay down cleanout BHA.
Note: For planning purposes and basis for the proposed P&A as outlined within the below steps of this
Application for Sundry, it is assumed the cleanout does not reach TD, however, is stopped at 590 MD/TVD. The
proposed inflatable open hole bridge plug would be run as a cement base for cleanout depths not reaching TD.
Approval of an alternative plan with cement plugs starting at a depth shallower 590 must be obtained from the
AOGCC prior to proceeding with cement operations.
6. Make-up inflatable open hole bridge plug on bottom of cement workstring. Run in hole and set the
bridge plug at 590.
Note: Notify AOGCC 24 hours prior to setting bridge plug and pumping of initial and all cement plugs to allow
witnessing of the operations.
7. Rig up cement unit. Mix and pump ~20 bbls of 15.8 ppg cement, spotting as a 200 balanced plug from
top of bridge plug up to 390. Pull cementing stinger to above plug and circulate clean.
8. Wait on cement as required. Run in hole and tag cement plug, placing 5klbs on the plug to confirm
competency.
Note: The tag weight of 5klbs is based upon stacking the entire buoyed weight of the 4 cementing string.
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) Southcentral, Alaska
Rev. 0 February 2024
As per guidance from the AOGCC, weight testing of this plug to requirements of 220 AAC 25.112 (g) will serve
as a test of the base for following cement plugs, eliminating need for weight test verification of those plugs.
9. With bottom of stinger at tag depth of prior plug (assuming 390), spot a second 200 / ~20 bbl balanced
cement plug (weight to be determined). Pull to top of cement plug at 190 and circulate the well clean.
10. Wait on cement as required to ensure cement is no longer mobile.
11. With the cement stinger at 190, mix and pump ~20 bbls of cement (weight to be determined),
circulating cement from surface to surface around the cementing string. As cement returns near surface,
take returns from the side outlet on wellhead to avoid cement entering the BOPE. Pull cementing
stinger to base of wellhead near ground level and circulate any cement from the well above that point.
Lay down cement stinger.
12. Nipple down BOPE. Rig-down and move out P&A rig and associated equipment.
Post-Rig Work
1. Remove wellhead and well cellar. Complete excavation as needed around the well to allow cutting the
10-¾ casing to a minimum depth of 3 below ground level for final P&A.
Note: Notify AOGCC 24 hours prior to final excavation and top-off of surface cement to allow witnessing of the
operations.
2. Top-off 10-¾ casing with cement as needed. Photograph casing and cement.
3. Weld marker plate on the outermost casing that meets requirements of 20 AAC 25.120 and includes the
below information bead-welded directly to the marker plate. Photograph marker plate.
State of Alaska
AOGCC
PTD 100-004
Rosetta 2
API 50-009-10015-00-00
4. Perform post-P&A methane monitoring and record results for reporting purposes.
5. Backfill the excavated hole and grade the location to final agreed condition. Remove any remaining
debris from the location and dispose of waste materials as required.
Note: Contact the AOGCC with 24 hours advanced notice to perform final site clearance inspection after rig
down.
Below, Figure 1.1-1 shows the current wellbore schematic and Figure 1.1-2 shows the proposed wellbore
schematic after P&A.
See attached email from Bill Isaacson 5/10/24. -bjm
Photograph cleared site and include in 10-407. -bjm
48 hrs notice
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) Southcentral, Alaska
Rev. 0 February 2024
Figure 1.1-1. Current Wellbore Schematic
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) Southcentral, Alaska
Rev. 0 February 2024
Figure 1.1-2. Proposed P&A Wellbore Schematic
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) Southcentral, Alaska
Rev. 0 February 2024
Figure 1.1-3. Wellhead Configuration
Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) Southcentral, Alaska
Rev. 0 February 2024
Figure 1.1-4. BOP & Choke Manifold Configuration
1
McLellan, Bryan J (OGC)
From:Isaacson, William <wisaacson@asrcenergy.com>
Sent:Friday, May 10, 2024 7:12 AM
To:McLellan, Bryan J (OGC)
Subject:RE: Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) P&A sundry question
Morning Bryan,
My thinking was that the second plug would be designed with excess cement and we would pull up to a height that
should be well within that height of cement, circulate a clean top to verify cement, wait for the cement to gel/rm a
bit to avoid losses and then spot the next plug. If we did not see cement on that bottoms up, we could either RIH a
bit and circ again or wait on cement to tag that second plug.
Thoughts?
Bill Isaacson
Drilling Engineer
ASRC Energy Services Alaska, Inc.
3900 C Street, Suite 701
Anchorage, AK 99503
Direct: 907-339-6455 | Cell: 907-242-7483
One Crew, One Journey
Honoring the values of our founders as we develop the future.
From: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 5:09 PM
To: Isaacson, William <wisaacson@asrcenergy.com>
Subject: Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004) P&A sundry question
Bill,
A er se ng the second cement plug, how will we know that the TOC is where we think it is? If there was hole washout
or lost returns, it might be lower than expected. I know we agreed on not tagging the second plug if the rst plug TOC
was veri ed, but Im not sure if I was thinking with cased-hole mentality.
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
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MEMORANDUM State of Alaska
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
To: AOGCC Well file DATE: May 2, 2022
FROM: Bryan McLellan
AOGCC Sr. Petroleum Engineer
SUBJECT: Rosetta 1 and Rosetta 2 Orphan Well Site Survey
Well Names: Rosetta 1 (PTD 100-003) and Rosetta 2 (PTD 100-004)
Operator: None (Orphan Wells). Previously Anchorage Gas and Oil Development
Objective: Locate and map orphan wells and associated debris, reserve pits and other features
relevant to future well plugging and site clearance operations.
Attachments:
• Some photos are included in this report. Additional photos are located in the
AOGCC wellfile.
• DNR survey map with GPS coordinates of wells and other features.
Observations:
I traveled to the wellsites of Rosetta 1-4 to locate and assess these Orphan Wells in preparation for
plugging and abandonment. I was met by a survey crew from Alaska DNR (Joe Donohue and Randy
Guidu) at Rosetta 1 & 2 to accurately map the location of the wells. This date was selected for the site
visit to be snow-free, but before the new vegetation concealed the debris and wells.
Rosetta 1
Four previous attempts during site inspections in 1994, 2000, 2001 and in 2015 were unsuccessful in
locating Rosetta 1 or the associated Diamond Core Hole #2 well. Both wells had been observed leaking
saltwater and gas in a 1971 report.
Rosetta 1 was located on 5/2/2022 after extensive use of metal detectors and digging multiple holes. It
was about 30’ due north of the Northernmost corner of a ~15x60’ pit, probably a mud or reserve pit,
shown on the map created by the survey crew. There is a lot of buried metal debris in the area
surrounding these wells and many false hits with the metal detectors, also indicated on the survey map.
We found casing couplings, old pipes and other metal debris, including cables and what looked like
structural beams, possibly from a rig. Rosetta 1 had been buried under about 6” of organic material and
tree roots and approximately 1.5 feet of inorganic dirt and gravel, indicating that it had been
intentionally buried and not just naturally filled in with dead vegetation. The cap on top of the well
looked just as it did in the 1971 photos.
Rosetta 1 Oct 1971
Rosetta 1, 5/2/22
The 1971 report indicated some gas leaking around the outside of the casing on Rosetta 1. We did not
see any gas bubbling but did not expose any of the casing and there was no water in the pit.
Research should be done to determine who buried the well and if any downhole plugging work was
done. It seems doubtful that anything downhole was done since the cap on the well looks much the
same as it had in 1971. There is an MEA right-of-way and powerline just to the south and this well is just
out of the Parks highway right-of-way, so either MEA or DOT may have been responsible for burying the
well.
The possible reserve pit indicated on the map could be checked for old drilling mud or contamination.
Additional debris, pipes, cables, etc… was found partially buried in the woods south of the MEA cut
around an area that seemed to have been leveled at one point. The debris is also indicated on the map
attached at the end of this document.
Diamond Core Hole #2
The Oct 15, 1971 AOGCC inspection report found a 3” diameter well flowing slightly brackish water with
considerable gas bubbling up through it. AOGCC staff were unable to find this well in their 1994, 2000,
2001 and 2015 visits.
The Diamond Core Hole well was found on 5/2/22 buried approximately 2’ below ground level after an
extensive search with metal detectors and digging multiple test pits. The well has a metal cap welded
on top and is partially encased and covered in cement. It looks as though someone shoveled a sack of
cement into the hole on top of the well and then buried it. No obvious signs of leakage were observed.
Diamond Core Hole #2, 5/2/22
Edge of metal cap can be seen protruding from cement encasement, 5/2/22. This is assumed to be the
Diamond Core Hole #2 mentioned in AOGCC’s Oct 15, 1971 inspection report.
Obviously someone has capped this well and placed cement over it between the 1971 and 1994 AOGCC
site visits. No record of this activity exists in the AOGCC database and there is no way to determine if it
has been plugged downhole or simply had a cap welded on top.
Rosetta #2
Rosetta 2 was easily identified at the top of the highway cut in the DOT right-of-way. A~10’ tall, ~12”
marker pipe has been welded on top of the well some time between the 1971 and 1994 AOGCC reports.
No record exists in AOGCC’s records of any downhole plugging or welding on this marker pipe. There
was no obvious signs of current water or gas leakage from the casing as were reported in the previous
AOGCC reports. Gas leakage might not have been audibly detectible since wind was blowing at 10-15
mph. There was some staining on the side of the highway cut about 20’ from the well where water had
been seen emerging from the sand during the 1994, 2000 and 2001 site visits. There was some standing
water in the ditch below the well next to the highway with a visible sheen. The sheen could have been
from road runoff since this well only produced gas and saltwater. Below are photos from the 2000 &
2001 reports along with photos from this May 2, 2022 inspection.
The next 3 photos are from the 2001 site inspection of Rosetta 2:
Rosetta 2, looking north, 7/17/2001.
Bubbling gas next to casing of Rosetta 2, 7/17/2001.
Water seepage from the highway cut ~27’ from Rosetta 2, 7/17/2001.
Water leaking from the highway cut about 27’ from Rosetta 2, estimated at 2 pints/min, 9/4/2000.
The remaining photos in this report are from the site inspection 5/2/2022. Additional photos are
available in the wellfile.
View of Rosetta 2 looking north, 5/2/2022. Rust-colored soil stained from previously observed water
seepage.
Sheen observed in water along the highway below the well 5/2/2022.
Rosetta 2 looking south from drone, 5/2/22.
Rosetta 2 looking south from drone, 5/2/2022. This well was rumored to have once been flowing
significant saltwater down to the highway cut, south along the highway to the end of the ridge, then
west down to the railroad, killing much of the vegetation in its path. This would have been before the
1971 site visit.
Orange flagging tape in the woods on right of photo indicates location of Rosetta 1 relative to Rosetta 2,
which is seen on the left of the photo. Photo taken with highway on the left, 5/2/2022.
Rosetta 1 is center left of photo, spray-painted in orange. Railroad can be seen at the bottom of the hill,
top of the photo, 5/2/2022.
Rosetta 1 is spray painted orange in lower right. Rosetta 2 is seen as a pipe sticking out of the top of the
highway cut in upper left. The southbound lane of Parks highway is in lower left. 5/2/2022
Other notable debris and possible reserve pit photos, all marked on the surveyor’s map:
Possible reserve pit, 5/2/2022. Rosetta 1 is ~30 from the small flagging tape that is indicating some
~1.5” diameter wire rope in the upper right quadrant of the photo.
~2-1/2” pipe sticking out of the ground south of the MEA powerline cut, 5/2/22. Indicated on the map.
Heavy piping, possible rig standpipe, south of the MEA cut, 5/2/2022.
Timbers with 1” diameter wire rope, south of the MEA cut, 5/2/2022.
Rosetta1and2Ͳ1
OrphanWellSiteInspectionFormͲ
SiteName:Rosetta1and2
API#:50Ͳ009Ͳ10014Ͳ00Ͳ00,50Ͳ009Ͳ10015Ͳ00Ͳ00
DateandTime:ThursdayJune16,2022Ͳ1:45pm.
Inspectedby:LisaKrebsͲBarsis,AlenaVoigt,LoriAldrich
Access:ThepropertyissouthwestoftheParksHighwayaccessiblebyvehicleaccessiblebytheroad
rightͲofͲway.AlargeparkingareaiswestofthewellsoutsideofagatedaccesstotheAlaskaRailroad.
Thisparkingareacouldbeusedasastagingarea,thoughaccessfromtherailroadmayneedtobe
acquired.Thewellsareatopahillabout20feethigherthantheroad.AnATVtrailonthecrestofthe
hillappearsdrivable.Rosetta1isinaheavilyvegetatedareaonthehillandclearingwouldbeneeded
togetequipmentclosetoRosetta1.
Drainage:Thewellsareatthetopofhillbetweentheroadandtherailroad.Waterfromthehillflows
offthehillinvariousdirectionsbutgenerallytothesoutheast.Adrainageditchparalleltotheroadwas
dry.Nosurfacewaterwaspresentduringthesitevisit.
VisualObservations:Rosetta2isvisiblefromtheroad.Duringthesitevisitnogasorliquidwas
observedtobecomingfromthewellcasingofRosetta2.Noevidenceofwaterflowwaspresentat
Rosetta2.OntheATVtrailadjacentbetweenRosetta2andthesumpedarea,finesedimentwasvisible
inpatchyunvegetatedareas.PatchyvegetationandpresenceoffinesedimentcouldberelatedtoATV
use.
PossibledrillingmudwasobservedimmediatelyaroundRosetta1andupto35feetawayinasumped
areathatcouldhavebeenareservepit.
Nosurfacereleasesorleakingcontainerswereobservedinthevicinityofthewells.Somemetaland
woodendebriswasobservedinthewoods.
PIDreadings:Aphotoionizationdetector(PID)wasusedtoscreenambientairandadjacenttothewells.
Bothreadingswere0.0ppm.BeforeusethePIDwascalibratedusingisobutylenegasandafreshair
calibrationwasalsodone.
Recommendations:ConsidersamplingthewaterwellͲpetroleumhydrocarbons,volatileorganic
compounds,metals,polynucleararomatichydrocarbons.
Rosetta1and2Ͳ2
Rosetta1and2SiteFeatures
Rosetta1and2Ͳ3
PhotographicLogͲRosetta1and2
Photograph1:Rosetta2facingsoutheast
Photograph2:Rosetta1
Rosetta1and2Ͳ4
Photograph3:PossibledrillingmudadjacenttoRosetta1Ͳ
Photograph4:Possibledrillingmud~35feetwestofRosetta1
Photograph5:Waterwell
Rosetta1and2Ͳ5
Photograph6:SumpedareafacingnorthwesttowardRosetta1Ͳpossiblereservepit
Rosetta1and2Ͳ6
Photograph7:facingnorthwestfromATVtrail
Photograph8:facingsoutheastfromrailroadaccessparkingarea
5000510051015102511751185119512151225125512651395140PARKS HIGHWAY
10050015002SITE 1: MP 59.4 PARKS HWYNOTES1. THE INFORMATION SHOWN HEREON IS BASED ON FIELD LOCATES PERFORMED BY THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OFMINING, LAND AND WATER ON MAY 2, 2022. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SURVEY IS TO ACQUIRE LOCATION AND CONDITION INFORMATION OF ORPHANWELLS FOR AOGCC, FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE PLUGGING, REMEDIATION AND RESTORATION WORK.2. THE COORDINATE SYSTEM FOR THIS PROJECT IS ALASKA STATE PLANE ZONE 4, NAD83(2011) EPOCH (2010.0000) IN US SURVEY FEET. THE BASIS OFCOORDINATES IS POINT NO. 100 "CP ROSE 2" BASED ON A TRIMBLE RTX SOLUTION PERFORMED ON MAY 4, 2022. POINT NO. 100 LATITUDE: N 61° 38'26.54655" LONGITUDE: W 149° 51' 40.86629"3. THE VERTICAL DATUM FOR THIS SURVEY IS NAVD88 (DERIVED FROM GEOID 12B). THE BASIS OF VERTICAL CONTROL IS POINT NO. 100 "CP ROSE 2",HAVING AN ELLIPSOID HEIGHT OF 347.80' AND A GEOID HEIGHT OF 323.57', BASED ON A TRIMBLE RTX SOLUTION PERFORMED ON MAY 4, 2022.4. FIELD WORK AND DRAFTING WAS PERFORMED BY RANDY GUINTU AND JOSEPH DONOHUE. DRAWING WAS REVIEWED BY KEVIN BOW, PLS.GRAPHIC SCALE15 METERS6060 FEET150301 METER = 3.280833 U.S. SURVEY FEET1 U.S. ACRE = 0.4047 HECTAREENDING:SCALE:DRAWN BY:DATE:DATE OF SURVEY: SURVEYOR:BEGINNING:STATE OF ALASKAOIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSIONANCHORAGE, ALASKACHECKED BY:SHEET:OFDNR, DMLW, SURVEY SECTION550 W. 7TH AVE, SUITE 650ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-357631KB1"=30'05/05/2022JD5/2/20225/2/2022VICINITY MAPScale: 1" = 1 MileSource:Alaska Mapper - National Map TopoORPHAN WELL SURVEYS HOUSTON, AKSite 1: MP 59.4 Parks HwySite 2: MP 58.6 Parks HwySite 3: MP 58.6 Parks Hwy, down trail 14 mi.WWWLEGENDFOUND WELLSET 12" SPIKE - GEODETICCONTROLFOUND PROPERTY CORNERPOWERPOLEELECTRIC JUNCTION BOXGNSS OBSERVATION TAKENEDGE PAVEMENTEDGE TRAILTOP/TOE OF SLOPEEDGE OF PERCEIVED SUMPPOWERLINEPPW
NOTE to FILE
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ROSETTA 2
P&A 5/21/1956
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P&A 10/22/1971
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50-009-10017-00-
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Summer Intern Jasper Jackson and myself (Guy Schwartz) made trip up to the Rosetta wells in order to
inspect and locate the wells. We easily found Rosetta #2 next to the highway. There is now a new
powerline that crosses the highway and nearly overhead of the wellhead. Estimate it is approx 40 ft
from the powerline to the wellhead surface position. No fluids were seen escaping the wellhead area
and the open ports on the wellhead did not appear to be leaking any methane. Recommend getting an
LEL meter and sniffing the outlets on the wellhead to verify absence of methane.
Could not locate Rosetta #1 ... may have been disturbed by the recent work to add a powerline right of
way. Quite a bit of dirt and trees have been cleared in the assumed area of the wellhead.
Could not find Rosetta #3 either. Vegetation was very high ... we did find parts of the rig such as cable
and drums and a 8' piece of casing that was likely part of the wellhead. Wellhead was likely covered
with local junk or vegetation. Suggest having the "google map" marked with the exact location for
future reference and take an accurate GPS coordinate next visit. Red circle on the current Google map
is actually a meter post station and not the wellhead location.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Julie Heusser,
Commissioner
THRU: Tom Maunder,
P. I. Supervisor
FROM: John H Spaulding,
Petroleum Inspector
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State of Alaska
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
DATE:
SUBJECT:
July 17, 2001
Rosetta Wells
Houston, AK
I traveled from my residence via POV to inspect the area around 2 Rosetta wells.
The 2 wells in question are located in the new State of Alaska highway. These
wells have a questionable plug and abandonment history as both are quite old and
records are somewhat sketchy.
I have visited these wells in the past and recommended a proper plug and
abandonment at that time. Rosetta 2 is leaking a brackish water and what appears
to be methane gas on the outside of the casing. Approximately 25' from the
Rosetta 2 casing stub is a water seep that appears to be the same type of water
(brine taste) as what is coming up around the outside of the casing stub.
Rosetta3 does not visibly exhibit any of the same problems as Rosetta 2.
Although, to my understanding the contractor has been requested to remove the
dry hole marker.
I have included some photos to better explain the problem.
SUMMARY: I recommend a plug and abandonment of Rosetta 2 & 3 in
accordance with AOGCC regulations.
Attachment: Photos
Non Confidential
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MEMORANDUM State of Alaska
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
TO: Dan Seamount, d� DATE: September 4, 2000
Commissioner
THRU: Blair Wondzell,-
P. I. Supervisor
FROM: John Crisp 00I''^ <`'' SUBJECT: Inspection Rosetta #2
Petroleum Inspector Vicinity of Houston AK.
September 4, 2000: 1 traveled to the vicinity of Houston Alaska to inspect the
water broach to surface from Rosetta well #2.
The 10 Y2" casing extends about 12' from ground level. The casing is capped w/
bolt on flange. 2" outlet just below the top of casing seems to be plugged. There
is a 11/2" nipple welded to casing 4' down from 2' outlet, this nipple appears to
be open ended. No gas or water appears to be coming out of 101/2" casing. Dry
gas can be detected coming out around the outside of casing. Approximately 27'
from Rosetta #2 is a water flow making about 1 pint of fluid in 30 seconds. This
water is flowing down the bank toward the highway.
SUMMARY: I inspected Rosetta #2 near Houston Alaska.
Attachments: Labeled Photos hand carried to AOGCC office 9-13-00jc
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Anchorage, AK 99501-3192
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PLUGGING & LOCATION CLEARANCE
REPORT
State Of Alaska ALASKA OIL & GAS CONSERVATION COWISSION
PTD No. 0(3 - OOQY
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Well Name � 4 ot2
Operator Z4eCt
Location sec -a(3F
Abnd Date
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Note craning size, wt, depth, cmt vol, & procedure.
Sfc Cog:
Long Cog:
Liner:
Perf intervals - tops:
Review the well file, and comment on plugging, well head
status, and location clearance - provide loc. clear. code.
Plugs:
Well head cut off:
Marker post or plate:
Location Clearance:
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Friday October 23,1994: 1 traveled by POV from my residence to the area near
Houston Ak. to inspect the 5 Rosetta well locations for leaks of oil, gas and a�
water. Due to the new growth of brush and quite tall grass I was able to locate 4—
of the 5 wells, ( wells 2,3,4,&4A.
Rosetta #2: The 10 1/2" casing extends about 12' above ground level and has
a flange welded to the top with a steel plate bolted to the top. There are two side
outlets, one near the flange ( 2" ) and one about 4' from the flange ( 1 1/2" ). The
2" side outlet appears to be plugged. The 1 1/2 " outlet is open and does not
appear to have any hydrocarbons or water escaping from it.
Water is bubbling up around the casing and is flowing down the highway cut
toward the highway; due to the sandy nature of the soil,the water is flowing a
distance of 10 to 15 feet before disappearing. I dropped a rock into the 1 1/2"
side outlet and was able to detect fluid at or very near the surface. The water
coming from around the casing does not appear to have any hydrocarbons in it,
although a slight smell of gas can be detected.
I recommend that the State of AK. consider a Proper abandonment of Rosetta
well #2 in the near future
Rosetta #3: There is a 6 1/2" marker post welded to the casing head extending
5 1/2" above ground level. The marker is properly marked with the well name,
section, township, range and meridian.
The well marker is located in the middle of the MEA ower line right of wa
constituting a personal hazard as these ROW's are guite often used by ATV's
during the summer months & snowmachines in the winter months.
MEMORANDUM
State of Alaska
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
TO: David John
DATE: October 23,1994
Chairm
THRU: Blair Wondzell, .Oa,pa;,
FILE NO: ROSETTA.doc
P. I. Supervisor 9/28
FROM: John Spaulding 4a
Petroleum
SUBJECT: Inspection of Rosetta Wells
Insp. 1,1
Vicinity of Houston Ak.
Friday October 23,1994: 1 traveled by POV from my residence to the area near
Houston Ak. to inspect the 5 Rosetta well locations for leaks of oil, gas and a�
water. Due to the new growth of brush and quite tall grass I was able to locate 4—
of the 5 wells, ( wells 2,3,4,&4A.
Rosetta #2: The 10 1/2" casing extends about 12' above ground level and has
a flange welded to the top with a steel plate bolted to the top. There are two side
outlets, one near the flange ( 2" ) and one about 4' from the flange ( 1 1/2" ). The
2" side outlet appears to be plugged. The 1 1/2 " outlet is open and does not
appear to have any hydrocarbons or water escaping from it.
Water is bubbling up around the casing and is flowing down the highway cut
toward the highway; due to the sandy nature of the soil,the water is flowing a
distance of 10 to 15 feet before disappearing. I dropped a rock into the 1 1/2"
side outlet and was able to detect fluid at or very near the surface. The water
coming from around the casing does not appear to have any hydrocarbons in it,
although a slight smell of gas can be detected.
I recommend that the State of AK. consider a Proper abandonment of Rosetta
well #2 in the near future
Rosetta #3: There is a 6 1/2" marker post welded to the casing head extending
5 1/2" above ground level. The marker is properly marked with the well name,
section, township, range and meridian.
The well marker is located in the middle of the MEA ower line right of wa
constituting a personal hazard as these ROW's are guite often used by ATV's
during the summer months & snowmachines in the winter months.
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There is a rusted area where the marker post is welded to the casing head; it
does not show any leakage of any type. The location is cluttered with old rig junk
and an abandoned camper. The location is growing over with alders and small
birch covering up much of the existing rig junk.
Rosetta #4: A properly marked 4" capped steel pipe is welded to the 6" casing
head. As noted in a previous report dated 10/25/71,the 1 1/2" valve located on
the 6" casing was found to be operative. I found this valve to be in the open
position and was unable to close it. There did not appear to be any
hydrocarbons escaping from this valve or the several bullet holes in the 4"
marker post.
The area in and around the cellar box has some water seepage that appears to
be somewhat salty.
Rosetta #4A: Located approximately 75' from Rosetta #4, has a properly
marked 4" capped steel pipe, with well name, section, township, range and
meridian. No leaks were found in the area immediately adjacent to the casing
head. the marker post has bullet holes in it with no apparent leakage.
As noted in the 10/15/71 report at that time, parts of a rig were scattered around
both Rosetta 4 and 4A, all junk has been removed and everything looks to be in
excellent shape.
Rosetta #1: 1 was unable to locate this well or the diamond core hole located
next to Rosetta #1. The area has grown over with quite dense vegetation and
the well has no known marker post. This well is of some concern, as the
10/15171 report indicates there was some leakage arond the casing of the well
and also from the 3" diamond core hole. I will return in the spring prior to the
grass getting as tall and try locate and inspect the wells in question.
Summary and Recommendations: I inspected Rosetta wells 2,3,4&4A and
found all to be in fair condition with the exception of Rosetta 2 as noted above.
recommend that Rosetta 2 be considered for surface abandonment, # 3 be cut
off below ground level and minor work bud should be done to the other two
wells. Property ownership will need to be determined.
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Sate of Alaska
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS
To: F- 0. K. Gilbreth, Jr.
Chief Petroleum Engineer
DATE October 15, 1971
FROM: Karl L 17--A -AU � y"
SUBJECT: Inspection of Rose}ka Wells
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Petroleum Engineer r 6 K & Vicinity Near Houston.
Left the office October 14 at 9:20 A. M. and drove, with Don Blasko, U.S.B.M.
Engineer, in a Federal car, to Houston, arriving there at 10:45 A. M. We
visited the location of all five Rosetta wells and checked them for leaks
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,,A, of gas, oil and water.
64'Rosetta #1 has no marker. The casinghead is in the remains of a cellar with
board sides. The top of the casing is about two feet below ground level and
about one foot above the bottom of the cellar. It is 8-5/8" (est.) casing with
a steel plate welded on top. There are no side connections aboveground, but
� there is a leak in the casing a few inches below the surface from which a very
small amount of gas is bubbling. We took a liter sample of the gas by water
displacement. There also appears to be a very slight seepage of water which
is very salty. Also caught a sample of this water. Either the water seepage
is very, very slight or it is seeping away into the surrounding formation, as
so little is present it was difficult to get even a liter sample. Alongside,
to the south toward the railroad, is a sump of about 15' X 60' which is standing
nearly full of water.
About 90 feet SE of Rosetta #1 a 3" pipe protrudes 7" aboveground and from this
is flowing a stream of water with considerable gas bubbling up through it.
The water flow was measured and found to be one gallon a minute, or 34 barrels
per day.
The water is slightly brackish. 'A liter sample of the gas was caught by
water displacement and a gallon sample of the water was taken. Don Blasko is
sending the gas for analysis and the water for salinity determination.
At present we have no way of identifying this well, but it is known that
Tucker and Peterson requested the Bureau of Mines to leave their diamond core
hole #2 unplugged for their use. Because of the size of the pipe from
which the water is flowing it would indicate a diamond core hole rather than
a rotary -drilled hole for oil exploration. Tucker & Peterson may have wanted
it left open for a water supply for their drilling rigs. While brackish,
the water could be used for drilling mud and cooling water for engines.
This possibility should be explored to identify the well and the responsible
party. Considering it is only a 3" pipe and is flowing water, the latter
seems more likely. There is no showing of oil in this water or adjoining
the surface stream from it. There is a great deal of iron oxide below as
the stream flows through a lot of discarded thread protectors, collars and
barrels. The stream flows for about 60 feet away from the highway and toward
the railroad; here it seeps into the ground so that beyond this point down
to the base of the railroad fill there is no water visible on the surface.
The water is not salty enough to show any effect upon the vegetation.
F`.
0. K. Gilbreth, Jr.
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Octobet jX , 1971
About 36 feet SE and 54 feet NE from this "water well" is a 10-1/2" casing
is ?i protruding 3-1/2 feet above a concrete block. It has a flange welded on top
aka ad a steel plate bolted to the flange. There is a 1-1/2" pipe stub welded
innto j the casing near its base. This pipe stub is open and a pebble thrown into it can be heard rattling down the casing showing that there is no fluid
near the surface. The protruding casing is serving as a marker, as the well
name "Rosetta #2" and the 1/4 - 1/4 section, township and range are bead welded
on it.
At this time there is no water seepage showing on the highway cut face or in
the ditch; all water showing on the surface is flowing away from the highway
and toward the railroad. As the highway cut is through a mixture of sand
and gravel it is possible that with winter temperatures the water from
the "water well" may freeze on the surface to the point where the water
may be diverted in the other direction and seep through the gravels to the
highway. It is also possible that a subsurface leak in either Rosetta #1 or
#2 from which water may now be seeping toward the railroad could be the cause
of water going the other way through the gravels when it gets cold enough to
freeze and seal the seepage, which may now be moving southwestward, and reverse
the direction of flow. However, we were unable to find evidence of any
fluid reaching the surface away from either of these wells. Any oil found
in the vicinity of the railroad must have come from spills originated by the
railroad.
Blasko dug a small depression next to the wellhead in the cellar of Rosetta #1
and while waiting for the water to clear to,get a sample of it we drove into
Willow for lunch and to get some matches to test the gas for flammability.
Upon returning wecheckedthe gas coming from the "water well" and found it would
sustain a flame for a few seconds -- probably methane.
We then drove to Rosetta #3 which has a 6-1/2" pipe marker welded to the casing-
head and extending 5-1/2 feet above ground level. The marker is properly
marked with the well name and the 1/4 - 1/4 section, township and range. At
CP ;* the top of the collar to which the 6-1/2" pipe is welded, the collar or weld
l b10,q1 "PIM60 has rusted through and a white,,salty coating shows there has been a small fluid
�•p ao. ii leak at some time, although there.is-no evidence of any recently. The location
'0 ,A l3 is cluttered with. parts of the derrick,the sub -structure and other pieces of
Q"AO", equipment. This well is on the top of a ridge and is about 150' NE of the
highway.
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ix�3At the location of Rosetta #4 the properly marked 4" steel tubular marker is
Oer�04�) ����= welded into the top of the 6" casinghead and extends about six feet above
�"the ground surface. A valve on a 1-1/2 stub welded into the 6" casing is
y still operative.- When opened it showed no fluid nor any gas pressure.
b>Iif �� Rosetta #4-A is about 75 feet SW of A. It has the jackknife derrick and
substructure still standing over it. The draw -works are still in place on
the floor. There is a Wilson -Snyder pump setting on the ground at the rear
Q°oof the rig. The traveling block is laid down on the floor, but the cable is
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still in place through the sheaves of the block and crown. The stand pipe
with rotary hose still connected is standing on the edge of the floor and tied
at the top with only a piece of hemp rope. The kelly joint is on the ground
by the side of the road. Much junk and pieces of equipment are scattered
around the location. There is a 9-5/8" casing collar exposed at ground level
with a 6" marker welded into it and extending 5-1/2 feet above the surface.
No connections on either the marker or the 9-5/8" casing. There is no leak
of any kind apparent from this well.
We returned to the office at 3:45 P. M.
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