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Conservation Commission
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Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3572
Main: 907.279.1433
Fax: 907.276.7542
www.aogcc.alaska.gov
Sean McLaughlin
Drilling Manager
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400
Anchorage, AK, 99503
Re: Ninilchik Field, Beluga/Tyonek Gas Pool, Kalotsa 12
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Permit to Drill Number: 225-140
Surface Location: 2084' FSL, 318' FWL, Sec 7, T1S, R13W, SM, AK
Bottomhole Location: 1604' FSL, 2385' FWL, Sec 12, T1S, R14W, SM, AK
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
Enclosed is the approved application for the permit to drill the above referenced well.
Per Statute AS 31.05.030(d)(2)(B) and Regulation 20 AAC 25.071, composite curves for all well
logs run must be submitted to the AOGCC within 90 days after completion, suspension, or
abandonment of this well, or within 90 days of acquisition of the data, whichever occurs first.
This permit to drill does not exempt you from obtaining additional permits or an approval required
by law from other governmental agencies and does not authorize conducting drilling operations
until all other required permits and approvals have been issued. In addition, the AOGCC reserves
the right to withdraw the permit in the event it was erroneously issued.
Operations must be conducted in accordance with AS 31.05 and Title 20, Chapter 25 of the Alaska
Administrative Code unless the AOGCC specifically authorizes a variance. Failure to comply
with an applicable provision of AS 31.05, Title 20, Chapter 25 of the Alaska Administrative Code,
or an AOGCC order, or the terms and conditions of this permit may result in the revocation or
suspension of the permit.
Sincerely,
.
Commissioner
DATED this 26
th day of January 2026.
1a. Type of Work: 1b. Proposed Well Class: Exploratory - Gas Service - WAG Service - Disp 1c. Specify if well is proposed for:
Drill Lateral Stratigraphic Test Development - Oil Service - Winj Single Zone Coalbed Gas Gas Hydrates
Redrill Reentry Exploratory - Oil Development - Gas Service - Supply Multiple Zone Geothermal Shale Gas
2. Operator Name: 5. Bond: Blanket Single Well 11. Well Name and Number:
Bond No.
3. Address: 6. Proposed Depth: 12. Field/Pool(s):
MD: 8,550' TVD: 7,727'
4a. Location of Well (Governmental Section): 7. Property Designation:
Surface:
Top of Productive Horizon: 8. DNR Approval Number: 13. Approximate Spud Date:
Total Depth: 9. Acres in Property: 14. Distance to Nearest Property:
4b. Location of Well (State Base Plane Coordinates - NAD 27): 10. KB Elevation above MSL (ft): 144.8 15. Distance to Nearest Well Open
Surface: x-209713 y- 2233362 Zone-4 126.3 to Same Pool: 800' to Paxton 10
16. Deviated wells: Kickoff depth: 300 feet 17. Maximum Potential Pressures in psig (see 20 AAC 25.035)
Maximum Hole Angle: 62 degrees Downhole: Surface:
Hole Casing Weight Grade Coupling Length MD TVD MD TVD
Conductor 16" 84# X-56 Weld 120' Surface Surface 120' 120'
9-7/8" 7-5/8" 29.7# P-110 GBCD 1,725' Surface Surface 1,725' 1,367'
6-3/4" 3-1/2" 9.2# L-80 ACME 6,975' 1,575' 1,269' 8,550' 7,727'
Tieback 3-1/2" 9.2# L-80 EUE 1,575' Surface Surface 1,575' 1,269'
19.PRESENT WELL CONDITION SUMMARY (To be completed for Redrill and Re-Entry Operations)
Junk (measured):
TVD
Hydraulic Fracture planned? Yes No
20. Attachments: Property Plat BOP Sketch Drilling Program Time v. Depth Plot Shallow Hazard Analysis
Diverter Sketch Seabed Report Drilling Fluid Program 20 AAC 25.050 requirements
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
Date:
Permit to Drill API Number: Permit Approval
Number: Date:
Conditions of approval : If box is checked, well may not be used to explore for, test, or produce coalbed methane, gas hydrates, or gas contained in shales:
Samples req'd: Yes No Mud log req'd: Yes No
H2S measures: Yes No Directional svy req'd: Yes No
Spacing exception req'd: Yes No Inclination-only svy req'd: Yes No
Post initial injection MIT req'd: Yes No
APPROVED BY
Approved by: COMMISSIONER THE COMMISSION Date:
Comm. Comm. Sr Pet Eng Sr Pet Geo Sr Res Eng
2/25/2026
3887' to nearest unit boundary
Zachary Browning
zachary.browning@hilcorp.com
208-301-0767
Tieback Assy.
4762
Cement Volume MD
Drilling Manager
Sean Mclaughlin
21. I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and the procedure approved herein will not be
deviated from without prior written approval.
Surface
Perforation Depth TVD (ft):Perforation Depth MD (ft):
Conductor/Structural
Authorized Title:
Authorized Signature:
Authorized Name:
Production
Liner
Intermediate
LengthCasing Size
Plugs (measured):
(including stage data)
Driven
L - 525 ft3 / T - 208 ft3
Effect. Depth MD (ft): Effect. Depth TVD (ft):
18. Casing Program: Top - Setting Depth - BottomSpecifications
3709
GL / BF Elevation above MSL (ft):
Total Depth MD (ft): Total Depth TVD (ft):
022224484
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PERMIT TO DRILL
20 AAC 25.005
L - 1638 ft3 / T - 131 ft3
2936
2018' FSL, 550' FEL, Sec 12, T1S, R14W, SM, AK
1604' FSL, 2385' FWL, Sec 12, T1S, R14W, SM, AK
N/A
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400 Anchorage, AK 99503
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
2084' FSL, 318' FWL, Sec 7, T1S, R13W, SM, AK C061505, ADL 384372
Kalotsa 12
Ninilchik Unit
Beluga/Tyonek Gas Pool
Cement Quantity, c.f. or sacks
Commission Use Only
See cover letter for other
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Form 10-401 Revised 3/2021 This permit is valid for 24 months from the date of approval per 20 AAC 25.005(g)
Digitally signed by Sean
McLaughlin (4311)
DN: cn=Sean McLaughlin (4311)
Date: 2025.12.22 11:11:24 -
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Sean
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225-140
By Grace Christianson at 1:48 pm, Dec 22, 2025
BJM 1/23/25
50-133-20745-00-00
BOP test to 3000 psi. Annular tests to 2500 psi.
CT BOP test to 3000 psi.
Take FIT to at least 18.7 ppg to ensure adequate kick tolerance.
Submit FIT/LOT data within 24 hrs of performing the tests. If FIT is <18.7 ppg, notifiy AOGCC and obtain approval before drilling production hole.
DSR-12/29/25TS 1/14/26JLC 1/26/2026
01/26/26
01/26/26
KALOTSA 12
Drilling Program
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Contents
1.0 Well Summary................................................................................................................................2
2.0 Management of Change Information...........................................................................................3
3.0 Tubular Program:..........................................................................................................................4
4.0 Drill Pipe Information:..................................................................................................................4
5.0 Internal Reporting Requirements................................................................................................5
6.0 Planned Wellbore Schematic........................................................................................................6
7.0 Drilling / Completion Summary...................................................................................................7
8.0 R/U and Preparatory Work........................................................................................................10
9.0 N/U 21-1/4 2M Diverter.............................................................................................................11
10.0 Drill 9-7/8 Hole Section..............................................................................................................12
11.0 Run 7-5/8 Surface Casing..........................................................................................................14
12.0 Cement 7-5/8 Surface Casing....................................................................................................16
13.0 BOP N/U and Test........................................................................................................................19
14.0 Drill 6-3/4 Hole Section..............................................................................................................20
15.0 Run 3-1/2 Production Liner......................................................................................................23
16.0 Cement 3-1/2 Production Liner................................................................................................26
17.0 3-1/2 Liner Tieback Polish Run................................................................................................29
18.0 3-1/2 Tieback Run, ND/NU, RDMO.........................................................................................30
19.0 Diverter Schematic ......................................................................................................................34
20.0 BOP Schematic.............................................................................................................................35
21.0 Wellhead Schematic.....................................................................................................................36
22.0 Anticipated Drilling Hazards......................................................................................................37
23.0 Hilcorp Rig 147 Layout...............................................................................................................39
24.0 FIT/LOT Procedure ....................................................................................................................40
25.0 Rig 147 Choke Manifold Schematic...........................................................................................41
26.0 Casing Design Information.........................................................................................................42
27.0 6-3/4 Hole Section MASP..........................................................................................................43
28.0 Spider Plot w/ 660.......................................................................................................................44
29.0 Surface Plat As-Built...................................................................................................................45
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1.0 Well Summary
Well Kalotsa 12
Pad & Old Well Designation Kalotsa Pad Grassroots Well
Planned Completion Type 3-1/2 Production Liner w/Tieback (monobore)
Target Reservoir(s) Tyonek / Lower Beluga
Planned Well TD, MD / TVD 8,550 MD / 7,727 TVD
PBTD, MD / TVD 8,470 MD / 7,652 TVD
Planned Drilling Days 19 days
Maximum Anticipated Pressure
(Surface) 2936 psi
Maximum Anticipated Pressure
(Downhole/Reservoir) 3709 psi
Work String 4-1/2 16.6# S-135 CDS-40
RKB 144.8
Ground Elevation 126.3
BOP Equipment 11 5M Annular BOP
11 5M Double Ram
11 5M Single Ram
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2.0 Management of Change Information
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3.0 Tubular Program:
Hole
Section
OD
(in)
ID (in)Drift
(in)
Conn
OD (in)
Wt
(#/ft)
Grade Conn Burst
(psi)
Collapse
(psi)
Tension
(k-lbs)
Conductor
16 16 15.01 14.822- 84 X-56 Weld 2980 1410 -
Surface Casing
9-7/8 7-5/8 6.875 6.750 8.50029.7 P-110HC GBCD 9470 6700 940
Production Liner*
6-3/4 3-1/2 2.992 2.867 4.259.2 L-80 ACME 10160 10540 207
Production Tubing
NA 3-1/2 2.992 2.867 4.509.2 L-80 EUE 10160 10540 207
* Liner must overlap surface casing by at least 100.
4.0 Drill Pipe Information:
Hole
Section
OD (in)ID (in)TJ ID
(in)
TJ OD
(in)
Wt
(#/ft)
Grade Conn Burst
(psi)
Collapse
(psi)
Tension
(k-lbs)
All 4-1/23.826 2.6875 5.2516.6 S-135 CDS40 17,693 16,769 468k
All casing will be new, PSL 1 (100% mill inspected, 10% inspection upon delivery to TSA in Fairbanks).
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5.0 Internal Reporting Requirements
1. Fill out daily drilling report and cost report on WellView.
Report covers operations from 6am to 6am
Ensure time entry adds up to 24 hours total.
Capture any out-of-scope work as NPT.
2. Afternoon Updates
Submit a short operations update each day to kenaiciodrilling@hilcorp.com
3. Morning Update
Submit a short operations update each morning by 7am in NDE Drilling Comments
4. EHS Incident Reporting
Notify EHS field coordinator.
1. This could be one of (3) individuals as they rotate around. Know who your EHS field
coordinator is at all times, dont wait until an emergency to have to call around and figure
it out.
a. Jacob Nordwall: O: (907) 777-8418 C: (907) 748-0753
b. Leonard Dickerson: O: (907) 777-8317 C: (907) 252-7855
2. Spills:
Notify Drlg Manager
1. Sean McLaughlin: C: 907-223-6784
Submit Hilcorp Incident report to contacts above within 24 hrs
5. Casing Tally
Send final As-Run Casing tally to Zachary.browning@hilcorp.com, and cdinger@hilcorp.com
6. Casing and Cmt report
Send casing and cement report for each string of casing to Zachary.browning@hilcorp.com, and
cdinger@hilcorp.com
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6.0 Planned Wellbore Schematic
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7.0 Drilling / Completion Summary
Kalotsa 12 is an S-shaped directional grassroots development well to be drilled from Kalotsa Pad. Reservoir
analysis and subsurface mapping has identified an optimal location for infill development of the Tyonek and
Lower Beluga sands.
The base plan is an S-shaped directional wellbore with a kickoff point at ~300 MD. Maximum hole angle
will be ~62 deg. and TD of the well will be 8,550 TMD/ 7,727 TVD, ending with 20 deg inclination.
Drilling operations are expected to commence approximately February 2025. The Hilcorp Rig #147 will be
used to drill the wellbore then run casing and cement.
Surface casing will be run to approx. 1,725 MD / 1,367 TVD and cemented to surface to ensure protection
ofany shallow freshwaterresources. Cement returns to surface will confirm TOC at surface. If cement returns
to surface are not observed, a cement evaluation log (CBL/VDL or temperature log for example) may be run
to determine TOC. Necessary remedial action will then be discussed with AOGCC authorities.
All waste & mud generated during drilling and completion operations will be hauled to the Beluga Waste
Cells.The contingency plan will be tohaul cuttingsto theKenai Gas Field G&I facility for disposal / beneficial
reuse depending on test results.
General sequence of operations:
1. MOB Hilcorp Rig # 147 to wellsite
2. N/U diverter and test.
3. Drill 9-7/8 hole to 1,725 MD. Run and cement 7-5/8 surface casing.
4. Test casing to 3500 psi. Perform 18.5ppg FIT
5. ND diverter, N/U & test 11 x 5M BOP to 3000 psi
6. Drill 6-3/4 hole section to 8,550 MD.
7. Run and cement 3-1/2 production liner.
8. POOH and LDDP. Perform Polish mill run.
9. RIH and land 3-1/2 tieback string in liner top after circulating to CI fluid.
10. Test IA to 3000psi; Test tubing to 3000 psi
11. N/D BOP, N/U temp abandonment cap, RDMO.
12. MIRU Eline and log well. RDMO.
13. MIRU Coil Tubing and blowdown well. RDMO.
14. Suspend Well.
Reservoir Evaluation Plan:
1. Surface hole: Triple Combo
2. Production Hole: Triple Combo
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Mandatory Regulatory Compliance / Notifications
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure that our drilling and completion operations comply with the below AOGCC regulations. If
additional clarity or guidance is required on how to comply with a specific regulation, do not hesitate to
contact the Anchorage Drilling Team.
BOPs shall be tested at (2) week intervals during the drilling of Kalotsa 12. Ensure to provide
AOGCC 48 hrs notice prior to testing BOPs.
The initial test of BOP equipment will be 250/3000 psi & subsequent tests of the BOP equipment
will be to 250/3000 psi for 5/10 min (annular to 50% rated WP, 2500 psi on the high test for initial
and subsequent tests).Confirm that these test pressures match those specified on the APD.
If the BOP is used to shut in on the well in a well control situation, we must test all BOP
components utilized for well control prior to the next trip into the wellbore. This pressure test will
be charted same as the 14 day BOP test.
All AOGCC regulations within 20 AAC 25.033 Primary well control for drilling: drilling fluid
program and drilling fluid system.
All AOGCC regulations within 20 AAC 25.035 Secondary well control for primary drilling and
completion: blowout prevention equipment and diverter requirements
Ensure AOGCC approved drilling permits are posted on the rig floor and in Co Man office.
Review all conditions of approval of the AOGCC PTD on the 10-401 form. Ensure that the
conditions of approval are captured in shift handover notes until they are executed and complied
with.
VARIENCE REQUEST: Test 7-5/8 surface casing to 3500psi.
o Justification: Request to test to 50% IYP of L-80 rather than P-110 grade pipe. L-80 grade
(6890psi burst / 4790psi collapse) is sufficient for this well design. The worst-case burst load
is 2936psi (MASP) and the worst-case collapse load is 684psi (fully evacuated casing with
max MW external gradient). L-80 pipe would provide the following design factors for
these loads (b=2.3 / c=7.0) and has been the standard for similar wells in the past. P-110
grade pipe (9470 burst / 6700psi high collapse) has been sourced due to availability. There
is no well design requirement necessitating a higher test to 4735psi (50% of P-110 IYP).
Variance approved. -bjm
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Summary of BOP Equipment and Test Requirements
Hole Section Equipment Test Pressure (psi)
9-7/821-1/4 x 2M Hydril MSP diverter Function Test Only
6-3/4
11 x 5M Annular BOP
11 x 5M Double Ram
o Blind ram in btm cavity
Mud cross
11 x 5M Single Ram
3-1/8 5M Choke Line
2-1/16 x 5M Kill line
3-1/8 x 2-1/16 5M Choke manifold
Standpipe, floor valves, etc
Initial Test: 250/3000
(Annular 2500 psi)
Subsequent Tests:
250/3000
(Annular 2500 psi)
Primary closing unit: Control Technologies accumulator unit, 5 station, 120 gallon (12 x 11 gal
bottles).
Primary closing hydraulic pressure is provided by an electrically driven triplex pump. Emergency
pressure is provided by bottled nitrogen.
Required AOGCC Notifications:
Well control event (BOPs utilized to shut in the well to control influx of formation fluids).
24-hour notice prior to testing BOPs.
Any other notifications required in APD.
Additional requirements may be stipulated on APD and Sundry.
Regulatory Contact Information:
AOGCC
Jim Regg / AOGCC Inspector / (O): 907-793-1236 / Email:jim.regg@alaska.gov
Bryan McLellan / Petroleum Engineer / (O): 907-793-1226 / Email:bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
Victoria Loepp / Petroleum Engineer / (O): 907-793-1247 / Email:victoria.loepp@alaska.gov
Primary Contact for Opportunity to witness:AOGCC.Inspectors@alaska.gov
Test/Inspection notification standardization format:http://doa.alaska.gov/ogc/forms/TestWitnessNotif.html
Notification / Emergency Phone: 907-793-1236 (During normal Business Hours)
Notification / Emergency Phone: 907-659-2714 (Outside normal Business Hours)
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8.0 R/U and Preparatory Work
1. Level pad and ensure enough room for layout of rig footprint and R/U.
2. Layout Herculite on pad to extend beyond footprint of rig.
3. R/U Hilcorp Rig # 147, spot service company shacks, spot & R/U company man & toolpusher
offices.
4. After rig equipment has been spotted, R/U handi-berm containment system around footprint of
rig.
5. Mix mud for 9-7/8 hole section.
6. Install 5-1/2 liners in mud pumps.
TSM -1000 mud pumps are rated at 3632 psi (85%) / 361gpm (100%) at 130 strokes
with 5-1/2 liners.
7. PU and rack back enough 4.5in DP to TD the surface hole.
4-1/2 Workstring & HWDP will come from Hilcorp.
Workstring will be 4.5 16.6# S-135 CDS40
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9.0 N/U 21-1/4 2M Diverter
1. N/U 21-1/4 Hydril MSP 2M diverter System.
N/U 16-3/4 3M x 21-1/4 2M DSA (Hilcorp) on 16-3/4 3M wellhead.
N/U 21-1/4 diverter T.
Knife gate, 16 diverter line.
Ensure diverter R/U complies with AOGCC reg 20.AAC.25.035(C).
2. Function test diverter. Ensure that the knife gate and annular are operated on the same circuit so
that knife gate opens prior to annular closure.
3. Function test diverter. Ensure that the knife gate and annular are operated on the same circuit so
that knife gate opens prior to annular closure.
NOTE:Ensure closing time on diverter annular is in line with API RP 64:
1..1.1.Annular element ID 20 or smaller: Less than 30 seconds
1..1.2.Annular element ID greater than 20: Less than 45 seconds
4. Ensure to set up a clearly marked warning zone is established on each side and ahead of the
vent line tip. Warning Zone must include:
A prohibition on vehicle parking.
A prohibition on ignition sources or running equipment.
A prohibition on staged equipment or materials.
Restriction of traffic to essential foot or vehicle traffic only.
5. Set wear bushing in wellhead.
6. Estimated Diverter line orientation on Kalotsa Pad:
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10.0 Drill 9-7/8 Hole Section
1. P/U 9-7/8 directional drilling assembly:
Ensure BHA components have been inspected previously.
Drift and caliper all components before M/U. Visually verify no debris inside components
that cannot be drifted.
Ensure TF offset is measured accurately and entered correctly into the MWD software.
Have DD run hydraulics calculations on site to ensure optimum nozzle sizing.
Triple Combo LWD tools required (DEN, POR, RES)
2. Begin drilling out from 16 conductor at reduced flow rates to avoid broaching the conductor.
3. Drill 9-7/8 hole section to 1,725 MD/ 1367 TVD. Confirm this setting depth with the
geologist and Drilling Engineer while drilling the well.
Pump sweeps and maintain mud rheology to ensure effective hole cleaning.
Pump at 500 - 550 gpm. Ensure shaker screens are set up to handle this flowrate.
Utilize Inlet experience to drill through coal seams efficiently.
Keep swab and surge pressures low when tripping.
Make wiper trips as hole conditions dictate.
Ensure shale shakers are functioning properly. Check for holes in screens on connections.
Adjust MW as necessary to maintain hole stability.
TD the hole section in a competent shale
Take MWD surveys every stand drilled (60 intervals).
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4. 9-7/8 hole mud program summary:
Weighting material to be used for the hole section will be barite. Additional barite will be on
location to weight up the active system (1) ppg above highest anticipated MW. Start with a
simple gel + FW spud mud at 8.8 ppg.
Pason PVT will be used throughout the drilling and completion phase. Remote monitoring
stations will be available at the drillers console, Co Man office, Toolpusher office, and mud
loggers office.
System Type:8.8 9.5 ppg Pre-Hydrated Aquagel/freshwater spud mud
Properties:
Depths Density Viscosity Plastic Viscosity Yield Point API FL pH
120-1725 8.8 9.5 85-150 20 - 40 25 - 45 <10 8.5-9.0
System Formulation: Aquagel + FW spud mud
Product Concentration
FRESH WATER
SODA ASH
AQUAGEL
CAUSTIC SODA
BARAZAN D+
BAROID 41
PAC-L /DEXTRID LT
ALDACIDE G
X-TEND II
0.905 bbl
0.5 ppb
12-15 ppb
0.1 ppb (9 pH)
as needed
as required for weight
if required for <12 FL
0.1 ppb
0.02 ppb
5. At TD, pump sweeps, CBU 2X, and pull a wiper trip back to the 16 conductor shoe.
6. TOH with the drilling assembly, LD BHA.
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11.0 Run 7-5/8 Surface Casing
1. R/U and pull wearbushing.
2. R/U Nabors 7-5/8 casing running equipment.
Ensure 7-5/8 GBCD x CDS 40 XO on rig floor and M/U to FOSV.
R/U fill-up line to fill casing while running.
Ensure all casing has been drifted on the location prior to running.
Be sure to count the total # of joints on the location before running.
Keep hole covered while R/U casing tools.
Record ODs, IDs, lengths, S/Ns of all components w/ vendor & model info.
3. P/U shoe joint, visually verify no debris inside joint.
4. Continue M/U & thread locking shoe track assy consisting of:
7-5/8 Float Shoe
1 joint 7-5/8threadlocked coupling.2 Centralizers, 10 from each end w/
stop rings
1 full joint 7-5/8threadlocked coupling, 1 centralizer mid joint w/ stop
rings
7 Float Collar
1 joint 7-5/8 threadlocked coupling, 1 Free floating centralizer
Ensure proper operation of float equipment.
5. Continue running 7-5/8 surface casing
Fill casing while running using fill up line on rig floor.
Use API Modified thread compound. Dope pin end only w/ paint brush.
Install 1 centralizer/joint free floating for the first 500, then 1 centralizer/2 joints until 300
from surface. Do not run any centralizers above 300 in the event a top-job is needed.
Utilize dog collar until weight is sufficient to keep slips set properly.
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6. Watch displacement carefully and avoid surging the hole. Slow down running speed if
necessary.
7. Slow in and out of slips.
8. P/U casing hanger joint and M/U to string. Casing hanger joint will come out to the rig with the
landing joint already M/U. Position the shoe as close to TD as possible. Strap the landing joint
while it is on the deck and mark the joint at (1) ft intervals to use as a reference when landing the
hanger.
9. Lower string and land out in wellhead. Confirm measurements indicate the hanger has correctly
landed out in the wellhead profile.
10. R/U circulating equipment and circulate the greater of 1 x casing capacity or 1 x OH volume.
Elevate the hanger off seat to avoid plugging the flutes. Stage up pump slowly and monitor
losses closely while circulating.
11. After circulating, lower string and land hanger in wellhead again.
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12.0 Cement 7-5/8 Surface Casing
1. Hold a pre-job safety meeting over the upcoming cement operations. Make room in pits for volume
gained during cement job. Ensure adequate cement displacement volume available as well. Ensure
mud & water can be delivered to the cement unit at acceptable rates.
Pump 20 bbls of freshwater through all of Halliburtons equipment, taking returns to
cuttings bin, prior to pumping any fluid downhole
How to handle cement returns at surface.
Which pump will be utilized for displacement, and how fluid will be fed to displacement
pump.
Positions and expectations of personnel involved with the cmt operation.
2. Document efficiency of all possible displacement pumps prior to cement job
3. R/U cement head (if not already done so). Ensure bottom plug has been loaded correctly and plan is
in place for loading top plug.
4. Pump 5bbls 10.5ppb spacer. Test surface lines.
5. Pump remaining spacer.
~50bbls total spacer volume planned
6. Drop bottom plug.
7. Mix and pump cement per recipe below:
Cement volume based on annular volume + 75% lead and tail open hole excess. Job will
consist of lead & tail, TOC brought to surface.
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Estimated Total Cement Volume:
8. Attempt to reciprocate casing during cement pumping if hole conditions allow. Keep the hanger
elevated above the wellhead while working. If the hole gets sticky, land the hanger on seat and
continue with the cement job.
9. After pumping cement, drop top plug and displace cement with spud mud at max rate of 5bpm.
NOTE: Use cement unit to displace cement for accurate displacement volumes.
10. Monitor returns closely while displacing cement. Adjust pump rate if necessary. If hanger flutes
become plugged, open wellhead side outlet in cellar and take returns to cellar. Be prepared to pump
out fluid from cellar. Have some sx of sugar available to retard setting of cement.
11. Do not over displace by more than 1 shoe track volume. Total volume in shoe track is 3.7 bbls.
Surface Casing Cement Volumes
Total 10.5ppg Spacer 50.0 bbls
Conductor OD 16 in
Conductor ID 15.01 in
Hole Size 9.875 in
Casing OD 7.625 in
Casing ID 6.875 in
Casing x Conductor Capacity 0.16239 bbl/ft
Casing x OH Annular Capacity 0.03825 bbl/ft
Casing Capacity 0.04592 bbl/ft
OH Excess (Lead) 75%
OH Excess (Tail) 75%
Lead Cement - 12#
Casing x OH 73.97 bbls
Casing x Conductor 19.49 bbls
Total Lead 93.5 bbls
Tail Cement - 15.3# - Length: 500 ft
ST Length 80 ft
Casing x OH 33.5 bbls
Shoetrack 3.7 bbls
Total Tail 37.1 bbls
Total Job 130.6 bbls
Displacement Volume 75.5 bbls
*Note volume change if LS is modified
Verified cement calcs. -bjm
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Be prepared for cement returns to surface. If cement returns are not observed to surface,
be prepared to run a temp log between 12 18 hours after CIP.
12. Bump the plug with 500 psi over displacement pressure. Bleed off pressure and confirm floats are
holding. If floats do not hold, pressure up string to final circulating pressure and hold until cement is
set. Monitor pressure build up and do not let it exceed 500psi above final circulating pressure if
pressure must be held.
13. R/D cement equipment. Flush out wellhead with FW.
14. Back out and L/D landing joint. Flush out wellhead with FW.
15. M/U pack-off running tool and pack-off to bottom of Landing joint. Set casing hanger packoff. Run
in lock downs and inject plastic packing element.
16. Lay down landing joint and pack-off running tool.
Ensure to report the following on WellView:
Pre flush type, volume (bbls) & weight (ppg)
Cement slurry type, lead or tail, volume & weight
Pump rate while mixing, bpm, note any shutdown during mixing operations with a duration
Pump rate while displacing, note whether displacement by pump truck or mud pumps, weight & type
of displacing fluid
Note if casing is reciprocated or rotated during the job
Calculated volume of displacement , actual displacement volume, whether plug bumped & bump
pressure, do floats hold
Percent mud returns during job, if intermittent note timing during pumping of job. Final circulating
pressure
Note if pre flush or cement returns at surface & volume
Note time cement in place
Note calculated top of cement
Add any comments which would describe the success or problems during the cement job
Send final As-Run casing tally & casing and cement report to cdinger@hilcorp.com and
zachary.browning@hilcorp.com. This will be included with the EOW documentation that goes to the
AOGCC.
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13.0 BOP N/U and Test
1. ND Diverter line and diverter
2. N/U wellhead assy. Ensure to orient wellhead so that tree will line up with flowline later. Test
Packoff to 3500 psi.
3. N/U 11 x 5M BOP as follows:
BOP configuration from Top down: 11 x 5M annular BOP/11 x 5M double ram /11 x 5M
mud cross/11 x 5M single ram
Double ram should be dressed with 2-7/8 x 5 variable bore rams in top cavity, blind ram
in btm cavity.
Single ram should be dressed with 2-7/8 x 5 variable bore rams
N/U bell nipple, install flowline.
Install (2) manual valves & a check valve on kill side of mud cross.
Install (1) manual valve on choke side of mud cross. Install an HCR outside of the manual
valve.
4. Land out test plug (if not installed previously).
Test BOP to 250/3000 psi for 5/10 min.
Test VBRs with 3-1/2 and 4-1/2 test joints
Test annular to 250/2500 psi for 10/10 min with a 3-1/2 test joint
Ensure to leave side outlet valves open during BOP testing so pressure does not build up
beneath the test plug.
5. Dump and clean mud pits, send spud mud to G&I pad for injection.
6. Mix 9.0ppg 6% KCL PHPA mud system.
7. Rack back as much 4-1/2 DP in derrick as possible to be used while drilling the hole section.
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14.0 Drill 6-3/4 Hole Section
1. Pull test plug, run and set wear bushing
2. Ensure BHA components have been inspected previously.
3. Drift and caliper all components before M/U. Visually verify no debris inside components that
cannot be drifted.
4. TIH and conduct shallow hole test of MWD to confirm all LWD functioning properly.
5. Ensure TF offset is measured accurately and entered correctly into the MWD software.
6. Have DD run hydraulics calculations on site to ensure optimum nozzle sizing.
7. Workstring will be 4.5 16.6# S-135 CDS40. Ensure to have enough 4-1/2 DP in derrick to drill the
entire open hole section without having to pick up pipe from the pipeshed.
8. 6-3/4 hole section mud program summary:
Weighting material to be used for the hole section will be barite, salt and calcium carbonate.
Additional calcium carbonate will be on location to weight up the active system (1) ppg above
highest anticipated MW.
Pason PVT will be used throughout the drilling and completion phase. Remote monitoring
stations will be available at the drillers console, Co Man office, Toolpusher office, and mud
loggers office.
Ensure fluids are topped off and adequate lost circulation material is on location in anticipation
of losses in hole section.
System Type:9.0 9.8 ppg 6% KCL PHPA fresh water based drilling fluid.
Properties:
MD Mud
Weight Viscosity Plastic
Viscosity Yield Point pH HPHT
1725- 4000 9.0 9.8
40-53 15-25 15-25 8.5-9.5 11.04000- 8550 9.3 9.8
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System Formulation:6% KCL EZ Mud DP
Product Concentration
Water
KCl
Caustic
BARAZAN D+
EZ MUD DP
DEXTRID LT
PAC-L
BARACARB 5/25/50
BAROID 41
ALDACIDE G
BARACOR 700
BARASCAV D
0.905 bbl
22 ppb (29 K chlorides)
0.2 ppb (9 pH)
1.25 ppb (as required 18 YP)
0.75 ppb (initially 0.25 ppb)
1-2 ppb
1 ppb
15 - 20 ppb (5 ppb of each)
as required for a 9.0 9.8 ppg
0.1 ppb
1 ppb
0.5 ppb (maintain per dilution rate)
9. TIH w/ 6-3/4 directional assy to TOC. Shallow test MWD and LWD on trip in.
Record TOC tagged on daily report
Triple Combo LWD tools required (DEN, POR, RES)
10. R/U and test casing to 3500 psi / 30 min. Ensure to record volume / pressure and plot on FIT
graph.
NOTE: See Variance request to test to 3500psi.
11. Drill out shoe track and 20 of new formation.
12. CBU and condition mud for FIT.
13. Conduct FIT to minimum 18.5 ppg EMW.
18.5ppg FIT provides 15bbls KT with a 9.8ppg MW
14. Drill 6-3/4 hole section to 8,550 MD / 7,727 TVD
Increase MW to target 9.5ppg (9.3ppg minimum) by ~4000 MD / 3500 TVD for
Tyonek pressure (est. ~9.2ppg).
Pump sweeps and maintain mud rheology to ensure effective hole cleaning.
Pump at 200-290 gpm. Ensure shaker screens are set up to handle this flowrate.
Keep swab and surge pressures low when tripping.
Make wiper trips as hole conditions dictate.
Discuss with DE the need to perform long wiper trip back to the 7-5/8 shoe about ½ way
through the hole section.
Ensure shale shakers are functioning properly. Check for holes in screens on connections.
LL: Maintain good hole cleaning and add black product to the mud. Slow ROP or
perform cleanout CBU if ECD indicates dirty hole. Lost BHA on Kalotsa 8.
Adjust MW as necessary to maintain hole stability. Keep HTHP fluid loss < 10.
18.7 ppg
Conduct FIT to 18.7 ppg EMW per attached email with Zach Browning. -bjm
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Take MWD surveys every 100 drilled. Surveys can be taken more frequently if deemed
necessary.
15. At TD; pump sweeps, CBU min 2X while rotating and reciprocating.
Condition mud for the casing run
16. POH to the 7-5/8 shoe.
If tight spots are seen on trip out of hole, consider wiper back to TD.
17. TOH with the drilling assy, LDDP not needed for polish run.
18. LD BHA
19. Verify 2-7/8 x 5 VBRs previously installed in BOP stack and tested with 3-1/2 test joint.
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15.0 Run 3-1/2 Production Liner
1. R/U Nabors 3-1/2 casing running equipment.
Ensure 3-1/2 GB ACME x CDS 40 crossover on rig floor and M/U to FOSV.
R/U fill up line to fill casing while running.
Ensure all casing has been drifted prior to running.
Be sure to count the total # of joints before running.
Keep hole covered while R/U casing tools.
Record ODs, IDs, lengths, S/Ns of all components w/ vendor & model info.
2. P/U shoe joint, visually verify no debris inside joint.
3. Continue M/U & thread locking shoe track assy consisting of:
3-1/2 Float Shoe (YJOS)
1 joint 3-1/2 IBT, 2 Centralizer 10 from each end w/ stop ring
1 joint 3-1/2 IBT, 1 Free floating centralizer
3-1/2 Float/Landing Collar (YJOS)
1 joint 3-1/2 IBT, 1 Free floating centralizer
XO 3-1/2 IBT pin x ACME box
All float equipment and shoetrack couplings to be threadlocked (from shoe to XO).
Ensure proper operation of float shoe and float collar.
Utilize a collar clamp until weight is sufficient to keep slips set properly
4. Continue running 3-1/2 production liner
Fill casing while running using fill up line on rig floor.
Use API Modified thread compound. Dope pin end only w/ paint brush.
Install solid body centralizers on every joint to the TOL. Leave the centralizers free floating.
Install 10 pup every ~500ft.
Install RA tag in every other pup so they are placed every ~1000ft.
5. Continue running 3-1/2 production liner
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7. Run in hole w/ 3-1/2 liner to the 7-5/8 casing shoe.
8. Fill the casing with fill up line and break circulation at 1,000 feet or as the hole dictates.
9. Circulate 1.5X bottoms up at shoe.
Obtain slack off weight, PU weight, rotating weight and torque of the casing before entering
open hole.
10. Slowly run through shoe. Continue to RIH w/ casing no faster than 1 jt./minute. Watch
displacement carefully and avoid surging the hole. Slow down running speed if losses are seen.
11. Set casing slowly in and out of slips.
12. PU 3-1/2 X 7-5/8 YJOS liner hanger/LTP assembly per YJOS rep. RIH 1 stand and circulate
one liner volume to clear string. Obtain slack off weight, PU weight, rotating weight and torque
parameters of the liner.
13. Continue running in hole at slow speeds to avoid surging well. Target 20 ft/min and adjust
slower as hole conditions dictate.
14. Swedge up and wash last stand to bottom. Tag and P/U 5 off bottom. Note SO and PU weights.
15. Stage pump rates up slowly to circulating rate.Circ and condition mud with liner on bottom.
Circulate 2X bottoms up or until pressures stabilize and mud properties are correct and the
shakers are clean. Reduce the low-end rheology of the drilling fluid by adding water and
thinners.
16. Rotate and reciprocate string if hole conditions allow. Circ until hole and mud is in good
condition for cementing.
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16.0 Cement 3-1/2 Production Liner
1. Hold a pre-job safety meeting over the upcoming cement operations. Make room in pits for
volume gained during cement job. Ensure adequate cement displacement volume available as
well. Ensure mud & water can be delivered to the cement unit at acceptable rates.
Pump 20 bbls of freshwater through all of Halliburtons equipment, taking returns to
cuttings bin, prior to pumping any fluid downhole
How to handle cmt returns at surface, regardless of how unlikely it is that this should occur.
Which pump will be utilized for displacement, and how fluid will be fed to displacement
pump.
Positions and expectations of personnel involved with the cmt operation.
Document efficiency of all possible displacement pumps prior to cement job.
NOTE:Rotate and reciprocate the liner during cement operations. If the torque/PU/SO indicates
the hole is getting sticky, place liner on depth and stop rotation and reciprocation.
2. Pump 5 bbls spacer to fill surface lines.
3. Test surface cement lines to 4500 psi.
4. Pump remaining spacer.
~50bbls spacer planned.
5. Mix and pump lead and tail cement per volumes below. Ensure cement is pumped at designed
weight. Volumes assume 40% OH excess.
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Estimated Total Cement Volume:
6. Drop drillpipe dart and displace with drilling mud.
7. Displace cement at max rate of 5 bbl/min. Reduce pump rate to 2-3 bpm prior to DP dart/LWP
entering into liner.
NOTE: Ensure liner is at setting depth during plug launch in case of inadvertently setting liner
hanger.
8. If elevated displacement pressures are encountered, position liner at setting depth and cease
reciprocation. Monitor returns & pressure closely while circulating. Notify Drilling Foreman
immediately of any changes.
Production Liner Cement Volumes
Total 10.5ppg Spacer 50.0 bbls
Surface Casing OD 7.625 in
Suface Casing ID 6.875 in
Hole Size 6.75 in
Casing OD 3.5 in
Casing ID 2.992 in
DP OD 4.5 in
DP Capacity 0.01374 bbl/ft
DP x Casing Annular Capacity 0.02624 bbl/ft
Liner x Casing Annular Capacity 0.03402 bbl/ft
Liner x OH Annular Capacity 0.03236 bbl/ft
Casing Capacity 0.00870 bbl/ft
OH Excess 40%
Lead Cement - 12#
Liner x OH 287 bbls
Liner x Casing 5.1 bbls
Total Lead 291.7 bbls
Tail Cement - 15.3# - Length: 500 ft
ST Length 80 ft
Casing x OH 22.7 bbls
Shoetrack 0.70 bbls
Total Tail 23.3 bbls
Total Job 315.0 bbls
Displacement Volume* 81.6 bbls
*Note volume change if LS is modified
Verified cement calcs. -bjm
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9. Bump the plug and pressure up to up as required by YJOC procedure to set the liner hanger
(ensure pressure is above nominal setting pressure, but below pusher tool activation pressure).
Hold pressure for 3-5 minutes.
NOTE: Do not over-displace by more than 1bbl. Shoe track volume is 0.7 bbls.
10. Slack off total liner weight plus 30k to confirm hanger is set.
11. Continue pressuring up to activate LTP pusher tool and set packer with running tool in
compression.
12. Pressure up to 4,500 psi to neutralize the pusher tool and release the running tool from the liner.
13. Bleed pressure to zero to check float equipment. Watch for flow. Note amount of fluid returned
after bumping plug and releasing pressure.
14. P/U past free-travel verify setting tool is released, confirmed by loss of liner weight
15. Pressure up drill pipe to 500 psi and pick up to remove the bushing from the liner. Bump up
pressure as required to maintain 500 psi DP pressure while moving pipe until the pressure drops
rapidly, indicating pack-off is above the sealing area (ensure that 500 psi will be enough to
overcome hydrostatic differential at liner top).
16. Immediately with the loss of pressure and before DP reaches zero, initiate circulation while
picking up to position the bottom of the stinger inside the tieback sleeve. Increase pump rate to
wellbore clean up rate until the sleeve area is thoroughly cleaned.
17. Pick up to the high-rate circulation point above the tieback extension, mark the pipe for
reciprocation, do not re-tag the liner top, and circulate the well clean. Watch for cement returns
and record the estimated volume. Rotate & circulate to clear cmt from DP.
18. RD cementers and flush equipment. POOH, LDDP and running tool. Verify the liner top packer
received the required setting force by inspecting the rotating dog sub.
Ensure to report the following on WellView:
Pre flush type, volume (bbls) & weight (ppg)
Cement slurry type, lead or tail, volume & weight
Pump rate while mixing, bpm, note any shutdown during mixing operations with a duration
Pump rate while displacing, note whether displacement by pump truck or mud pumps, weight & type
of displacing fluid
Note if casing is reciprocated or rotated during the job
Calculated volume of displacement , actual displacement volume, whether plug bumped & bump
pressure, do floats hold
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Percent mud returns during job, if intermittent note timing during pumping of job. Final circulating
pressure
Note if pre flush or cement returns at surface & volume
Note time cement in place
Note calculated top of cement
Add any comments which would describe the success or problems during the cement job
Send final As-Run casing tally & casing and cement report to cdinger@hilcorp.com and
zachary.browning@hilcorp.com. This will be included with the EOW documentation that goes to the
AOGCC.
17.0 3-1/2 Liner Tieback Polish Run
1. PU liner tieback polish mill assembly per YJOS rep and RIH on drillpipe.
2. RIH to top of liner assembly and establish parameters. Polish tieback receptacle per YJOC
procedure.
3. POOH, and LDDP and polish mill.
4. If not completed yet, test 3-1/2 liner and LTP to 3000 psi and chart for 30 minutes.
WOC minimum of 12hrs prior to performing pressure test.
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18.0 3-1/2 Tieback Run, ND/NU, RDMO
1. PU 3-1/2 tieback assembly and RIH with 3-1/2 9.2# L-80 EUE. Ensure any jewelry is picked
up per tally.
No SSSV required.
2. No-go tieback seal assembly in liner PBR and mark pipe. PU pup joint(s) if necessary to space
out tieback seals in PBR.
3. Circulate inhibited completion fluid.
4. PU hanger and terminate control line through hanger. Land string in hanger bowl. Note distance
of seals from no-go.
5. Install packoff and test hanger void.
6. Test 3-1/2Tubing and IA to 3000 psi and chart for 30 minutes.
7. Install BPV in wellhead
8. N/D BOPE
9. N/U dry-hole tree and test
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19.0 CBL and Nitrogen Operation (Post Rig Work)
Pre-Sundry work:
1. Review all approved COAs
2. MIRU E-line and pressure control equipment
3. Log well with CBL tool (send results to AOGCC to review)
4. RDMO E-line
Coiled Tubing Procedure
1. MIRU Coiled Tubing and pressure control equipment
2. PT lubricator to 250psi low / 3000psi high
a. Provide AOGCC 48hr notice for BOP test
3. MU cleanout BHA
4. RIH to PBTD, cleanout well as necessary (based on CBL depth) and swap well over to 8.4 ppg water
a. If well is left with 9.4 ppg mud or less, mud may be circulated out with Nitrogen, based on
Operations Engineer direction without swapping to water.
5. Once well is clean with 8.4 ppg water
a. Reverse circulate water
6. RDMO CT
7. Leave N2 pressure on well when coil is rigged down
Submit Completion sundry for perforating well.
Attachments included below:
1. Coil Tubing BOP Diagram
2. Standard Nitrogen Operations
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***Suspend well close out drilling permit with 10-407***
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20.0 Diverter Schematic
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21.0 BOP Schematic
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22.0 Wellhead Schematic
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23.0 Anticipated Drilling Hazards
9-7/8 Hole Section:
Lost Circulation:
Ensure 500 lbs of medium/coarse fibrous material & 500 lbs different sizes of Calcium Carbonate are
available on location to mix LCM pills at moderate product concentrations.
Hole Cleaning:
Maintain rheology w/ gel and gel extender. Sweep hole with gel or flowzan sweeps as necessary.
Optimize solids control equipment to maintain density, sand content, and reduce the waste stream.
Maintain YP between 25 45 to optimize hole cleaning and control ECD.
Wellbore stability:
Lithology through this zone is a composite of pebble conglomerate and sand in the upper intervals with
intermittent clay matrix. Carbonaceous material and coal may be noted. Gravel sizes that are larger
than normal can cause hole-cleaning problems. If encountered, be prepared to increase the viscosity.
Excessive quantities of gravel and sand may indicate wellbore instability. Increase properties up to a YP
of ~50 - ~60 lbs/100ft2 to combat this issue. Maintain low flow rates for the initial 200 of drilling to
reduce the likelihood of washing out the conductor shoe.
To help ensure good cement to surface after running the casing, condition the mud to a YP of 25 30
prior to cement operations. Do not lower the YP beyond 25 to avoid trouble with sands that may be
found on this well. Have Desco DF, SAPP, and water on hand to ensure the desired rheologies can be
achieved.
H2S:
H2S is not present in this hole section.
No abnormal pressures or temperatures are present in this hole section.
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6-3/4 Hole Section:
Lost Circulation:
Ensure 1000 lbs of each of the different sizes of Calcium Carbonate are available on location to mix
LCM pills at moderate product concentrations.
Given the high risk of losses, ensure all LCM inventory is fully stocked before drilling out surface
casing.
Hole Cleaning:
Maintain rheology w/ viscosifier as necessary. Sweep hole w/ 20 bbls hi-vis pills as necessary.
Optimize solids control equipment to maintain density and minimize sand content. Maintain YP
between 20 - 30 to optimize hole cleaning and control ECD.
Wellbore stability:
Maintain MW as necessary using additions of Calcium Carbonate as weighting material. A torque
reduction lube may be used in this hole section in concentrations up to 3% if needed. Maintain 6% KCl
in system for shale inhibition.
Coal Drilling:
The following lessons were learned from extensive experience drilling coal seams in Cook Inlet. The
need for good planning and drilling practices is also emphasized as a key component for success.
Keep the drill pipe in tension to prevent a whipping effect which can disturb coal sections.
Use asphalt-type additives to further stabilize coal seams.
Increase fluid density as required to control running coals.
Emphasize good hole cleaning through hydraulics, ROP and system rheology.
H2S:
H2S is not present in this hole section.
No abnormal temperatures are present in this hole section.
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24.0 Hilcorp Rig 147 Layout
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25.0 FIT/LOT Procedure
Formation Integrity Test (FIT) and
Leak-Off Test (LOT) Procedures
Procedure for FIT:
1. Drill 20' of new formation below the casing shoe (this does not include rat hole below the shoe).
2. Circulate the hole to establish a uniform mud density throughout the system. P/U into the shoe.
3. Close the blowout preventer (ram or annular).
4. Pump down the drill stem at 1/4 to 1 bpm.
5. On a graph with the recent casing test already shown, plot the fluid pumped (volume or strokes) vs.
drill pipe pressure until appropriate surface pressure is achieved for FIT at shoe.
6. Shut down at required surface pressure. Hold for a minimum 10 minutes or until the pressure stabilizes.
Record time vs. pressure in 1-minute intervals.
7. Bleed the pressure off and record the fluid volume recovered.
The pre-determined surface pressure for each formation integrity test is based on achieving an EMW at
least 1.0 ppg higher than the estimated reservoir pressure, and allowing for an appropriate amount of kick
tolerance in case well control measures are required.
Where required, the LOT is performed in the same fashion as the formation integrity test. Instead of
stopping at a pre-determined point, surface pressure is increased until the formation begins to take fluid;
at this point the pressure will continue to rise, but at a slower rate. The system is shut in and pressure
monitored as with an FIT.
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26.0 Rig 147 Choke Manifold Schematic
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27.0 Casing Design Information
9-7/8"Mud Density:8.8 - 9.5ppg
6-3/4"Mud Density:9.0 - 9.8 ppg
Mud Density:
2936psi (see attached MASP determination & calculation)
2936psi (see attached MASP determination & calculation)
Collapse Calculation:
Section Calculation External Gradient
1 Max setting MW gradient (0.5 psi/ft) and the casing evacuated for the internal stress 0.5
2 Max setting MW gradient (0.52 psi/ft) and the casing evacuated for the internal stress 0.52
1 2 3 4
7.625 3.5
0 1,575
0 1,267
1,725 8,550
1,367 7,727
1,725 6,975
29.7 9.2
P110HC L-80
GBCD ACME
51,233 64,170
115,403 64,170
940 207
8.15 3.23
684 4,018
6,700 10,540
9.80 2.62
2,936 2,936
9,470 10,160
3.23 3.46
Collapse Resistance w/o tension (Psi)
Worst Case Safety Factor (Collapse)
MASP (psi)
Minimum Yield (psi)
Worst case safety factor (Burst)
Casing Section
Calculation/Specification
Casing OD
Collapse Pressure at bottom (Psi)
Top (TVD)
Bottom (MD)
Bottom (TVD)
Length
Weight (ppf)
Grade
Connection
Weight w/o Bouyancy Factor (lbs)
Tension at Top of Section (lbs)
Min strength Tension (1000 lbs)
Worst Case Safety Factor (Tension)
Top (MD)
Hole Size
Hole Size
Hole Size
Drilling Mode
MASP:
MASP:
Production Mode
MASP:
Design Criteria:
Calculation & Casing Design Factors
DATE: 12/08/2025
WELL: Kalotsa 12 wp03
FIELD: Ninilchik
DESIGN BY: Zach Browning
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28.0 6-3/4 Hole Section MASP
MD TVD
Planned Top: 1,725 1,367
Planned TD: 8,550 7,727
Anticipated Formations and Pressures:
Formation TVD Est Pressure Oil/Gas/Wet PPG Grad
SURFACE CASING 1367 588 Gas / Water 8.27 0.43
BEL_10 1447 622 Gas / Water 8.27 0.43
BEL_13 1488 640 Gas / Water 8.27 0.43
BEL_44 1792 771 Gas / Water 8.27 0.43
BEL_53 2107 906 Gas / Water 8.27 0.43
BEL_56 2240 963 Gas / Water 8.27 0.43
BEL_65 2482 1067 Gas / Water 8.27 0.43
BEL_80 2685 1208 Gas / Water 8.65 0.45
BEL_82 2729 1228 Gas / Water 8.65 0.45
BEL_90 2799 1260 Gas / Water 8.65 0.45
BEL_134 3516 1688 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
BEL_135 3567 1712 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-3 3809 1828 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-5 3942 1892 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-6 4064 1951 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-8 4275 2052 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-10 4381 2103 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-11 4517 2168 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-12 4665 2239 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-16 5085 2441 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-17 5171 2482 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-18 5278 2533 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-65 6542 3140 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T_73 6759 3244 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-81 6813 3270 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-83 6842 3284 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-90 6985 3353 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-100 7142 3428 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-115 7257 3484 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-140 7529 3614 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
T-142 7631 3663 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
TD in T-142 7727 3709 Gas / Water 9.23 0.48
Offset Well Mud Densities
Well MW range Bottom (TVD) Date
Kalotas 8 9.0 - 9.4 7,183 2022
Kalotas 9 9.0 - 9.5 7,551 2025
Kalotas 10 9.1 - 9.5 7,861 2025
Assumptions:
1. Fracture gradient at shoe is estimated to be 16 -21 ppg
2. Planned mud density for the 6-3/4" hole section is 9.5 ppg.
3. Calculations assume "Unknown" reservoir contains 100% gas (worst case).
4. Calculations assume worst case event is 100% evacuation of wellbore to gas.
Fracture Pressure at 7-5/8" shoe considering a full column of gas from shoe to surface:
TVD Frac Grad
1367 ft X 1.092 psi/ft 1493 psi
1493(psi) - [0.1(psi/ft)*1367(ft)]= 1356 psi Surface
MASP from pore pressure during production mode (Complete evacuation to gas)
7727 ft X 0.480 psi/ft 3709 psi Downhole
3708.96(psi) - [0.1(psi/ft)* 7727(ft)]= 2936 psi
Summary:
1. MASP while drilling 6-3/4" production hole is governed by pore pressure with gas to surface
Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure Calculation
6-3/4" Hole Section
WELL: Kalotsa 12 wp03
FIELD: Ninilchik
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Drilling Procedure
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29.0 Spider Plot w/ 660
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See email attached
from Zach Browning
1/23/26. -bjm
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McLellan, Bryan J (OGC)
From:McLellan, Bryan J (OGC)
Sent:Friday, January 23, 2026 11:12 AM
To:'Zachary Browning - (C)'
Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Zach,
Yes, please plan on taking the FIT to 18.7 ppg to ensure Hilcorp has at least 15 bbls KT. Ill add this as a
condition of approval to the permit.
Regards
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
From: Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 8:10 AM
To: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Bryan,
Its great to nerd out!
I calculate the same as you. Agree the pressure at the top of the bubble must equal the shoe frac
pressure. But like you recognized, using this pressure for Ps is slightly conservative because of the gas
hydrostatic across the bubble (especially since you are using hydrostatic at TD, and not at the top of the
lower bubble). Using the average pressure on the bubble is probably most correct. If I use the average
pressure mid-bubble at the shoe and at TD, I get 14.7bbls. And I calculate the same as you at 14.5bbls if
you use average pressure on the upper bubble and TD hydrostatic for the lower.
Our sheet uses the bottom TVD of both bubbles. I will check with the software designer, but my guess is
because it simpli es the calculation and is very close. We are also not taking into consideration that the
bubble will be becoming less dense as it travels up the hole which makes the di erence more negligible.
Additionally, a single bubble assumption is already conservative since there would be some level of
mixing as the swabbed kick is circulated up past the bit.
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All of this is a bit of splitting hairs, but fun to work through. Let me know if you would like me to bump
up the FIT test a few tenths to cover the 15bbls using an average pressure across the bubble.
Thanks, Zach
From: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:46 PM
To: Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Zach,
Youre pushing me to re ne my KT understanding as well.
The reason Im nerding out is that I dont get the same value for Vtd as you. I calculated only 13.4 bbls,
which is lower than our standard minimum of 15 bbls. Im trying to gure out what is di erent between
our models. Since we are both using the same equation for Boyles law, our values for pressure must be
based on di erent assumptions.
I think Ps should be based on the frac pressure at the shoe, not the mud hydrostatic to the shoe. When
the top of the gas bubble reaches the shoe, you will have mud hydrostatic above it plus SICP to
determine the pressure at the top of the gas bubble. Since we are considering the maximum kick size
without fracturing the shoe, that pressure Ps is equal to the frac pressure. Ps= 18.5 ppg * 1367*.052 =
1315 psi. If we want to get picky, we should probably take the average pressure in the gas bubble, so add
0.1 psi/ft x ½ the length of the gas bubble, so Ps = 1315 psi +0.1 *1/2*1509 ft = 1390 psi. If I add that gas
hydrostatic, then Im getting Vtd = 14.5 bbls KT when I apply Boyles law, similar to your model. I think
thats good enough.
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
From: Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 1:34 PM
To: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Bryan,
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Thanks for asking this question. You made me dive into our calculation sheet and brush o my memory
of kick tolerance theory.
This is a calculation of KT based on a swab kick, assuming the gas bubble expands as the it is circulated
out of hole while holding BHP constant. Therefore, the pressure at the base of the gas bubble will be
equal to the hydrostatic of a mud column to that depth (so that pressure at the base of the gas column +
mud column below to TD will equal full hydrostatic). Choke pressure is used to compensate for the light
density gas. Thus, the equation is:
*=*
= mud hydrostatic at TD (initial base-of-gas TVD)
= mud hydrostatic at new base-of-gas TVD when the top of the bubble is just at the shoe
So, for Kalotsa 12 I calculate:
= (9.8*7727*.052) = 3938psi
= (9.8*2876*.052) = 1465psi
=40.92bbls
=15.23bbls
Thanks, Zach
From: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 3:54 PM
To: Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Zach,
For the Boyles law volume conversion, Im using the same formula and my values for Vs and Vtd are the
same as in the Kick Tolerance calculator you sent. The only other variables are the Ps and Ptd. Do you
know what pressure values the KT calculator is plugging in to the Boyles Law formula? Is it based on 9.8
ppg mud column to the shoe and to TD?
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
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From: Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:43 PM
To: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Bryan,
We have high con dence in our FIT values on Kalotsa pad. Only one well has been brought to leak-o and
that was Kalotsa 7 at 21.7ppg. Here is the recent data for your review:
A low LOT is still always a risk. If that were to occur, we would likely pursue the following options before
considering any sort of variance request:
Con rm it was a valid test by repeating test and/or performing a shoe squeeze and then re-testing
if a wet shoe was suspected.
Consider reducing maximum MW or shortening the TD depth to ensure we stayed withing the KT
limits.
Here is the description for converting volume using Boyles law:
Thanks, Zach
From: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 2:01 PM
To: Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Zach,
The inputs are ne, except that it assumes youll achieve a very high LOT pressure of 18.5 ppg.
I calculate a lower KT volume. The discrepancy is in the conversion of volume using Boyles law, which is
the second to last on the Calculated Values table. Do you know what equation is used to determine
that value?
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Hilcorp is really pushing the limits of depth for this well design. I calculate only 13.4 bbls KT volume,
assuming a swab kick, zero safety factor and zero choke allowance, and a high 18.4 ppg LOT test result
to drill the well with these assumptions.
What will you do if you dont achieve an 18.5 ppg LOT?
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
From: Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 12:59 PM
To: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Bryan,
I designed for the lowest FIT value that would give me >15bbls KT. See my KT calculation attached. Let
me know if you disagree with any of my inputs.
Like on Paxton 14, they want the surface shoe shallow for the potential of producing the Beluga sands.
Thanks, Zach
From: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2026 3:45 PM
To: Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 kick tolerance
Zach,
The kick tolerance for this well is a bit low. Why are you setting surface casing so shallow? You could
improve KT by setting deeper surface casing. Please send you KT calculations.
Regards
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Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
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McLellan, Bryan J (OGC)
From:Zachary Browning - (C) <zachary.browning@hilcorp.com>
Sent:Friday, January 23, 2026 2:14 PM
To:McLellan, Bryan J (OGC)
Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 close approach
Bryan,
The highlighting is a ag that there is a BHA with a source cemented deep in that o set well Kalotsa-8.
The top of that cement plug is at 7756.
There are no AC concerns with the Kalotsa 12 well. Our closest approach is at ~500 (far above the
source) with a minimum separation at ~30 as shown below:
Thanks, Zach
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Kalotsa 12 close approach
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Zach,
In the anti-collision scan, its showing a close approach with Kalotsa 8 around 500 md with a note saying
pass plug. What does that mean? Is there a plug above the perfs in Kalotsa 8?
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
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WELL PERMIT CHECKLISTCompanyHilcorp Alaska, LLCWell Name:NINILCHIK UNIT KALOTSA 12Initial Class/TypeDEV / PENDGeoArea820Unit51432On/Off ShoreOnProgramDEVWell bore segAnnular DisposalPTD#:2251400Field & Pool:NINILCHIK, BELUGA-TYONEK GAS - 562503NA1 Permit fee attachedYes C061505, ADL3843722 Lease number appropriateYes3 Unique well name and numberYes NINILCHIK, BELUGA-TYONEK GAS - 562503 - governed by CO 701C4 Well located in a defined poolYes5 Well located proper distance from drilling unit boundaryYes6 Well located proper distance from other wellsYes7 Sufficient acreage available in drilling unitYes8 If deviated, is wellbore plat includedYes9 Operator only affected partyYes10 Operator has appropriate bond in forceYes11 Permit can be issued without conservation orderYes12 Permit can be issued without administrative approvalYes13 Can permit be approved before 15-day waitNA14 Well located within area and strata authorized by Injection Order # (put IO# in comments) (ForNA15 All wells within 1/4 mile area of review identified (For service well only)No16 Pre-produced injector: duration of pre-production less than 3 months (For service well only)No17 Nonconven. gas conforms to AS31.05.030(j.1.A),(j.2.A-D)Yes18 Conductor string providedYes19 Surface casing protects all known USDWsYes20 CMT vol adequate to circulate on conductor & surf csgYes21 CMT vol adequate to tie-in long string to surf csgYes22 CMT will cover all known productive horizonsYes23 Casing designs adequate for C, T, B & permafrostYes24 Adequate tankage or reserve pitNA25 If a re-drill, has a 10-403 for abandonment been approvedYes26 Adequate wellbore separation proposedYes27 If diverter required, does it meet regulationsYes28 Drilling fluid program schematic & equip list adequateYes29 BOPEs, do they meet regulationYes MPSP = 2936 psi, BOP rated to 5000 psi (BOP test to 3000 psi)30 BOPE press rating appropriate; test to (put psig in comments)Yes31 Choke manifold complies w/API RP-53 (May 84)Yes32 Work will occur without operation shutdownNo33 Is presence of H2S gas probableNA34 Mechanical condition of wells within AOR verified (For service well only)Yes35 Permit can be issued w/o hydrogen sulfide measuresYes Expected pressure range is 0.43 to 0.479 psi/ft (8.3 to 9.2 ppg EMW), increased pressure in lwr BLG/TYNK36 Data presented on potential overpressure zonesNA37 Seismic analysis of shallow gas zonesNA38 Seabed condition survey (if off-shore)NA39 Contact name/phone for weekly progress reports [exploratory only]ApprTCSDate1/14/2026ApprBJMDate1/23/2026ApprTCSDate1/13/2026AdministrationEngineeringGeologyGeologic Commissioner:Date:Engineering Commissioner:DatePublic CommissionerDateJLC 1/26/2026