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Conservation Commission
333 West Seventh Avenue
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: Prudhoe Bay Field, Prudhoe Oil, PBU F-42B
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Permit to Drill Number: 225-100 REVISED
Surface Location: 1910' FNL, 2173' FEL, Sec 02, T11N, R13E, UM, AK
Bottomhole Location: 2192' FSL, 1758' FEL, Sec 34, T12N, R13E, UM, 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,
Jessie L. Chmielowski
Commissioner
DATED this 26th day of January 2026.
281 cu ft GasBlok A, 241 cu ft G, 719 cu ft LiteCrete,125 cu ft Class G
3-1/2"x3-1/4"9.3#/6.6#/6.5#
REVISEDChange Bottom Hole
Location over 500'
11043, 11267, 11268(x2)
Digitally signed by Sean
McLaughlin (4311)
DN: cn=Sean McLaughlin (4311)
Date: 2026.01.09 10:17:28 -
09'00'
Sean
McLaughlin
(4311)
By Grace Christianson at 8:18 am, Jan 12, 2026
8:18 am, Jan 12, 2026
225-100
J.Lau 1/26/26 DSR-1/22/26
*AOGCC Witnessed BOP Test to 3500 psi, Annular 2500 psi minimum.
*Post rig service coil perforating approved for max gun length of 500'.
*Window milling approved on service coil
*Variance as per 20 AAC 25.112(i): Approved for alternate abandonment plug placement on parent well
contingent upon fully cemented liner on upcoming sidetrack.
TS 1/12/26
*Waiver to 20 AAC 25.036 (c)(2)(A)(iv) with compliance to rules in CO 823
50-029-22108-02-00 01/26/26
01/26/26
To: Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
From: Trevor Hyatt
Drilling Engineer
Date: January 8, 2026
Re: F-42B Permit to Drill (Updated Directional Plan)
Approval is requested for drilling a CTD sidetrack lateral from well F-42A with the Nabors CDR2/CDR3
Coiled Tubing Drilling Rig.
Proposed plan for F-42B Producer:
Prior to drilling activities, screening has been conducted including drift for whipstock, MIT-T, MIT-IA and multi-
finger caliper log. Coil has milled the XN-nipple.
A coil tubing drilling sidetrack will be drilled with the Nabors CDR2 or CDR3 rig. The rig will move in, test BOPE
and kill the well. The rig will set a 4-1/2" whipstock on packer and mill a single string 3.80" window + 10' of
formation. The well will kick off in the Shublik and land in the Ivishak. The well will continue in the Ivishak to TD.
The proposed sidetrack will be completed with a 3-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 2-7/8 solid liner, cemented in place and
selectively perforate post rig. This completion will completely isolate and abandon the parent Prudhoe Pool
perfs.
The following describes the work planned. A wellbore schematic of the current well and proposed sidetrack is
attached for reference.
Pre-Rig Work:
Reference F-42A Sundry submitted in concert with this request for full details.
1. Slickline : Dummy WS drift and Caliper
2. Fullbore : MIT-IA and MIT-T to 2,750 psi
3. Coil : Mill XN nipple at 10,439' MD, WS drift
4. Slickline : Dummy WS drift
5. Valve Shop : Pre-CTD Tree Work
6. Operations : Remove wellhouse and level pad.
Rig Work: (Estimated to start in February 2026)
1. MIRU and test BOPE 250 psi low and 3,500 psi high (MASP 2,364 psi).
Give AOGCC 24hr notice prior to BOPE test.
2. Set 4-1/2 Packer Whipstock at 10,776 oriented 150° ROHS.
3. Mill 3.80 Single String 4-1/2" Window.
4. Drill build section: 4.25" OH, ~285' (30 deg DLS planned).
5. Drill production lateral: 4.25" OH, ~2579' (12 deg DLS planned). Swap to KWF for liner.
6. Run 3-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 2-7/8 L-80 solid liner (if deemed necessary, run LTP with liner).
7. Pump primary cement job*: 35 bbls, 15.3 ppg Class G, 1.24 (ft3/sk), TOC at TOL. Set LTP* (if ran). If
high losses are encountered during cement job and it is deemed necessary, a cement down squeeze
from TOL to loss zone will be performed with the rig or service coil (if performed by service coil see
future sundry). NOTE: Volumes will be updated based on actual window depth and TD.
8. Only if not able to do with service coil extended perf post rig; perforate ~30' with 1-1/4" CS
Hydril
9. Freeze protect well to a min 2,200' TVD.
10. Close in tree, RDMO.
Post Rig Work:
1. Valve Shop : Valve & tree work
2. Slickline : Liner lap test, set KO GLV's, contingent LTP
3. Service Coil : RPM and perforate (if not done with rig) see extended perf procedure
attached.
4. Testing : Portable test separator flowback.
Managed Pressure Drilling:
Managed pressure drilling, MPD, techniques will be employed on this well. The intent is to provide constant
bottom hole pressure by using minimum 8.4 ppg drilling fluid in combination with annular friction losses and
applied surface pressure. Constant BHP will be utilized to reduce pressure fluctuations to help with hole stability.
Applying annular friction and choke pressure also allow use of lighter drilling fluid and minimizes fluid losses
and/or fracturing at the end of the long well bores. A MPD choke for regulating surface pressure and is
independent of the well control choke.
Deployment of the BHA under trapped wellhead pressure will be necessary. Pressure deployment of the BHA will
be accomplished utilizing BHA pipe/slip rams (see attached BOP configurations). The annular preventer will act
as a secondary containment during deployment and not as a stripper.
Operating parameters and fluid densities will be adjusted based on real-time bottom hole pressure measurements
while drilling and shale behavior. The following scenario is expected:
MPD Pressure at the Planned Window (10,776' MD -8,808' TVD)
Pumps On Pumps O
A Target BHP at Window (ppg)4,446 psi 4,446 psi
9.8
B -640 psi 0 psi
0.06
C 3,901 psi 3,901 psi
8.6
B+C Mud + ECD Combined 4,541 psi 3,901 psi
(no choke pressure)
A-(B+C)Choke Pressure Required to Maintain 0 psi 545 psi
Target BHP at window and deeper
Operation Details:
Reservoir Pressure:
The estimated reservoir pressure is expected to be 3,244 psi at 8,800 TVD. (7.1 ppg equivalent).
Maximum expected surface pressure with gas (0.10 psi/ft) to surface is 2,364 psi (from estimated
reservoir pressure).
Mud Program:
Drilling: Minimum MW of 8.4 ppg KCL with viscosifier for drilling. Managed pressure used to maintain
constant BHP.
Disposal:
All Class l & II non-hazardous and RCRA-exempt drilling and completion fluids will go to GNI at DS 4.
Fluids >1% hydrocarbons or flammables must go to GNI.
Fluids >15% solids by volume must go to GNI.
Fluids with solids that will not pass through 1/4 screen must go to GNI.
Fluids with PH >11 must go to GNI.
Hole Size:
3.75 to 4.25 hole for the entirety of the production hole section.
Liner Program:
3-1/2", 9.3#, L80/Solid: 10,400' MD 10,430' MD (30' liner)
3-1/4", 6.6#, L80/Solid: 10,430' MD 11,200' MD (770' liner)
2-7/8", 6.5#, L80/Solid: 11,200' MD 13,355 MD (2,155' liner)
The primary barrier for this operation: Kill Weight Fluid to provide overbalance as necessary.
A X-over shall be made up to a safety joint including a TIW valve for all tubulars ran in hole.
Jointed Pipe Work String Program:
1-1/4" CS Hydril, 3.02#, P-110: up to 4,000' MD
1 CS Hydril, 2.25#, P-110: up to 4,000' MD
Used for contingency CTD liner cleanout/logging runs, deployment of perforation guns (if performed by
rig), inner string 2-3/8 liner cement jobs and contingency inner string 2-7/8 liner cement jobs.
Well Control:
BOP diagram is attached. MPD and pressure deployment is planned.
Pipe rams, blind rams and the CT pack off will be pressure tested to 250 psi and to 3,500 psi.
The annular preventer will be tested to 250 psi and 2,500 psi.
1.5 wellbore volumes of KWF will be on location at all times during drilling operations.
A X-over shall be available to be made up to a 2 3/8" safety joint including a TIW valve for all tubulars ran
in hole.
2 3/8" safety joint will be utilized while running solid/slotted liner, perforation guns and CS Hydril jointed
pipe. The desire is to keep the same standing orders for the entire liner run and not change shut in
techniques from well to well (run safety joint with pre-installed TIW valve). When closing on a 2 3/8"
safety joint, 2 sets of pipe/slip rams will be available, above and below the flow cross providing better well
control option.
CO823 Hilcorp CTD Qualification Blind-Shear Test: CDR2 test on 09/04/2025 (see Hilcorp Alaska CTD
CO823 Qualification report previously sent to AOGCC for more information).
CO823 Safety Joint Drills: Provide AOGCC opportunity to witness once per well that a CTD liner is
ran.
Directional:
Directional plan attached. Maximum planned hole angle is 102°. Inclination at kick off point is 42°.
Magnetic and inclination surveys will be taken every 30 ft. No gyro will be run.
Distance to nearest property line 8,100 ft
Distance to nearest well within pool 475 ft
Logging:
MWD directional, Gamma Ray and Resistivity will be run through the entire open hole section.
Real time bore pressure to aid in MPD and ECD management.
Perforating:
~30' perforations
2" Perf Guns at 6 spf
If the well cannot be perforated with the CDR rig, service coil will perforate post rig.
See attached extended perforating with service coil.
The well will be perforated between the CTD whipstock and TD of the newly drilled CTD well, completely
in the Prudhoe Pool.
Formations: Top of Prudhoe Pool 10,596 MD in the parent
Anti-Collision Failures:
All Wells Pass AC scan
Hazards:
DS/Pad is an H2S pad. The last H2S reading on F-42A: 20 ppm on 27-Feb-2021.
Max H2S recorded on DS/Pad: 160 ppm.
No fault crossings expected.
Medium lost circulation risk.
Trevor Hyatt CC: Well File
Drilling Engineer Joseph Lastufka
(907-223-3087)
Post-Rig Service Coil Perforating Procedure:
Coiled Tubing
Notes:
Due to the necessary open hole deployment of Extended Perforating jobs, 24-hour crew and WSS
coverage is required.
Note: The well will be killed and monitored before making up the initial perfs guns. This will provide
guidance as to whether the well will be killed by bullheading or circulating bottoms up throughout the
job. If pressure is seen immediately after perforating, it will either be killed by bullheading while POOH
or circulating bottoms up through the same port that opened to shear the firing head.
Coil Tubing
1. MIRU Coiled Tubing Unit and spot ancillary equipment.
2. MU nozzle drift BHA (include SCMT and/or RPM log as needed).
3. RIH to PBTD.
a. Displace well with weighted brine while RIH (minimum 7.1 ppg to be overbalanced).
4. POOH (and RPM log if needed) and lay down BHA.
5. After MU MHA and pull testing the CTC, tag-up on the CT stripper to ensure BHA cannot pull through
the brass upon POOH with guns.
6. There will be no perforations to bullhead kill the well. Well will already be loaded w/ weighted brine or KCl
per previous steps. Re-load well at WSS discretion.
7. At surface, prepare for deployment of TCP guns.
8.Confirm well is dead. Bleed any pressure off to return tank. Kill well w/ KWF, weighted brine as needed
(minimum 7.1 ppg). Maintain continuous hole fill taking returns to tank until lubricator connection is
reestablished. Fluids man-watch must be performed while deploying perf guns to ensure the well
remains killed and there is no excess flow.
9.Pickup safety joint and TIW valve and space out before MU guns.Review well control steps with crew
prior to breaking lubricator connection and commencing makeup of TCP gun string. Once the safety joint
and TIW valve have been spaced out, keep the safety joint/TIW valve readily accessible near the working
platform for quick deployment if necessary.
10. Break lubricator connection at QTS and begin makeup of TCP guns and blanks per schedule below.Max
BHA length per PTD is 500ft. Fluids man-watch must be performed while deploying perf guns to ensure
the well remains killed and there is no excess flow.
a. Perforation details
i.Perf Interval:The well will be perforated between the CTD whipstock and TD of the
newly drilled CTD well, completely in the Prudhoe pool.
ii.Perf Length:500
iii.Gun Length:500
iv.Weight of Guns (lbs):2300lbs (4.6ppf)
11. MU lubricator and RIH with perf gun and tie-in to coil flag correlation. Pickup and perforate perforation
intervals (TBD). POOH.
a. Note any tubing pressure change in WSR.
12. After perforating, PUH to top of liner or into tubing tail to ensure debris doesnt fall in on the guns and
stick the BHA.Confirm well is dead and re-kill if necessary before pulling to surface.
13. Pump pipe displacement while POOH.Stop at surface to reconfirm well dead and hole full.
14. Review well control steps with crew prior to breaking lubricator connection and commencing breakdown of
TCP gun string. Standing orders flow chart included with this sundry request. Ensure safety joint and TIW
valve assembly are on-hand before breaking off lubricator to LD gun BHA.
15. Freeze protect well to 2,000 TVD.
16. RDMO CTU.
Coiled Tubing BOPs
Standing Orders for Open Hole Well Control during Perf Gun Deployment
Equipment Layout Diagram
11,200'
13,355'
11,200'
10,776'
10,776'
Prudhoe Bay Unit
ADL028281
ADL028280
ADL028278 ADL028277
Sec.
25
Sec. 26
Sec. 35
Sec. 2
Sec. 34
Sec. 27
Sec. 3
U011N013E
U012N013E
F PAD
T PAD
Oil Rim PA
F-42B_SHL
F-42B_TPH
F-42B_BHL
Legend
F-42B_BHL
F-42B_SHL
F-42B_TPH
Other Surface Holes (SHL)
Other Bottom Holes (BHL)
Other Well Paths
Pad Footprint
Oil and Gas Unit Boundary
AIO 3C
CO 341J
Map Date: 1/6/2026
0 500 1,000
Feet
Document Path: O:\AWS\GIS\Dropbox\Julieanna Potter\Project_Handoff\Project_Handoff.aprxPrudhoe Bay Unit
F-42B Well
wp051:15,000
F-42B
True Vertical Depth (100 usft/in)2600
2800
3000
3200
3400
3600
3800
4000
4200
4400
4600
4800
5000
5200
5400
5600
5800
6000
6200
6400
South(-)/North(+) (1000 usft/in)-6000
-5500
-5000
-4500
-4000
-3500
-3000
-2500
-2000
Well Date
Quick Test Sub to Otis -
Top of 7" Otis 0.0 ft
Distances from top of riser
Excluding quick-test sub
Top of Annular
CL Annular
Bottom Annular
CL Blind/Shears
CL Coiled Tubing Pipe / Slips
Kill Line Choke Line
CL BHA Pipe / Slip
CL Coiled Tubing Pipe / Slips
TV1 TV2
T1 T2
Flow Tee
Master
Master
LDS
IA
OA
LDS
Ground Level
CDR#-AC BOP Schematic
CDR Rig's Drip Pan
Fill Line
Normally Disconnected
HP hose
to Micromotion
LP hose open ended
to Flowline (optional)
Hydril 7 1/16"
Annular
Blind/Shear
CT Pipe/Slips
2 3/8" Pipe/Slips
2 3/8" Pipe/Slips
7-1/16"
5k Mud
Cross
CT Pipe/Slips
BHA Pipe / Slips
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Revised 7/2022
TRANSMITTAL LETTER CHECKLIST
WELL NAME: ______________________________________
PTD: _____________________________________________
___ Development ___ Service ___ Exploratory ___ Stratigraphic Test ___ Non-Conventional
FIELD: __________________________ POOL: ____________________________________
Check Box for Appropriate Letter / Paragraphs to be Included in Transmittal Letter
CHECK OPTIONS TEXT FOR APPROVAL LETTER
MULTI
LATERAL
(If last two digits
in API number are
between 60-69)
The permit is for a new wellbore segment of existing well Permit
Number _____________, API Number 50-______________________.
Production from or injection into this wellbore must be reported under
the original API Number stated above.
Spacing
Exception
The permit is approved subject to full compliance with 20 AAC 25.055.
Approval to produce or inject is contingent upon issuance of a
conservation order approving a spacing exception. The Operator
assumes the liability of any protest to the spacing exception that may
occur.
Dry Ditch Sample
All dry ditch sample sets submitted to the AOGCC must be in no greater
than 30-foot sample intervals from below the permafrost or from where
samples are first caught and 10-foot sample intervals through target
zones.
Non-
Conventional
Well
Please note the following special condition of this permit: Production or
production testing of coal bed methane is not allowed for this well until
after the Operator has designed and implemented a water-well testing
program to provide baseline data on water quality and quantity. The
Operator must contact the AOGCC to obtain advance approval of such
a water-well testing program.
Well Logging
Requirements
Regulation 20 AAC 25.071(a) authorizes the AOGCC to specify types
of well logs to be run. In addition to the well logging program proposed
by the Operator in the attached application, the following well logs are
also required for this 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.
PBU F-42B
225-100
PRUDHOE BAY PRUDHOE OIL
WELL PERMIT CHECKLISTCompanyHilcorp North Slope, LLCWell Name:PRUDHOE BAY UNIT F-42BInitial Class/TypeDEV / 1-OILGeoArea890Unit11650On/Off ShoreOnProgramDEVField & PoolWell bore segAnnular DisposalPTD#:2251000PRUDHOE BAY, PRUDHOE OIL - 640150NA1 Permit fee attachedYes ADL028280; ADL028277; ADL0282782 Lease number appropriateYes3 Unique well name and numberYes PRUDHOE BAY, PRUDHOE OIL - 640150 - governed by CO 341J4 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) (For servNA15 All wells within 1/4 mile area of review identified (For service well only)NA16 Pre-produced injector: duration of pre-production less than 3 months (For service well only)NA17 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 pitYes *Variance as per 20 AAC 25.112(i): Approved for alternate abandonment plug w/ fully cemented liner.25 If a re-drill, has a 10-403 for abandonment been approvedYes26 Adequate wellbore separation proposedNA27 If diverter required, does it meet regulationsYes28 Drilling fluid program schematic & equip list adequateYes *Waiver to 20 AAC 25.036 (c)(2)(A)(iv) with compliance to rules in CO 823.29 BOPEs, do they meet regulationYes 5K30 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 shutdownYes33 Is presence of H2S gas probableNA The last H2S reading on F-42A: 20 ppm on 27-Feb-2021.34 Mechanical condition of wells within AOR verified (For service well only)No F-Pad wells are H2S-bearing. H2S measures are required.35 Permit can be issued w/o hydrogen sulfide measuresYes The estimated reservoir pressure is expected to be 3,244 psi at 8,800 TVD. (7.1 ppg equivalent).36 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]ApprTCSDate1/12/2026ApprJJLDate1/12/2026ApprTCSDate1/12/2026AdministrationEngineeringGeologyGeologic Commissioner:GCWDate:10/23/2025Engineering Commissioner:JLCDate10/23/2025Public CommissionerDate
Alaska Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission
333 West Seventh Avenue
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: Prudhoe Bay Field, Prudhoe Oil, PBU F-42B
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Permit to Drill Number: 225-100
Surface Location: 1910' FNL, 2173' FEL, Sec 02, T11N, R13E, UM, AK
Bottomhole Location: 2013' FSL, 2337' FEL, Sec 34, T12N, R13E, UM, 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 23
rd day of October 2025.
3-1/2"x3-1/4"9.3#/6.6#
/6.5#
By Grace Christianson at 3:16 pm, Sep 25, 2025
Digitally signed by Sean
McLaughlin (4311)
DN: cn=Sean McLaughlin (4311)
Date: 2025.09.25 08:44:25 -
08'00'
Sean
McLaughlin
(4311)
225-100
DSR-9/25/25TS 10/15/25
50-029-22108-02-00
J.Lau 10/23/25
*AOGCC Witnessed BOP Test to 3500 psi, Annular 2500 psi minimum.
*Post rig service coil perforating approved for max gun length of 500'.
*Window milling approved on service coil
*Waiver to 20 AAC 25.036 (c)(2)(A)(iv) with compliance to rules in CO 823
*Variance as per 20 AAC 25.112(i): Approved for alternate abandonment plug placement on parent well
contingent upon fully cemented liner on upcoming sidetrack.
JLC 10/23/2025
10/23/25
10/23/25
To: Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
From: William Long
Drilling Engineer
Date: September 24, 2025
Re:F-42B Permit to Drill
Approval is requested for drilling a CTD sidetrack lateral from well F-42A with the Nabors CDR2/CDR3
Coiled Tubing Drilling Rig.
Proposed plan for F-42B Producer:
Prior to drilling activities, screening has been conducted including drift for whipstock, MIT-T, MIT-IA and multi-
finger caliper log. Coil has milled the XN-nipple.
A coil tubing drilling sidetrack will be drilled with the Nabors CDR2 or CDR3 rig. The rig will move in, test BOPE
and kill the well. The rig will set a 4-1/2" whipstock on packer and mill a single string 3.80" window + 10' of
formation. The well will kick off in the Shublik building inclination down through the Ivishak Zone 4 and back up to
land in the Sag formation. The lateral will continue in the Sag to TD. The proposed sidetrack will be completed
with a 3-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 2-7/8 solid liner, cemented in place and selectively perforated with CDR. This completion
will completely isolate and abandon the parent Prudhoe Pool perfs. In addition to cement, a liner top packer is
planned. If significant losses are NOT experienced while cementing, the liner top packer will be set.
The following describes the work planned. A wellbore schematic of the current well and proposed sidetrack is
attached for reference.
Pre-Rig Work:
Reference F-42A Sundry submitted in concert with this request for full details.
1. Slickline : Dummy WS drift (Unsuccessful 4/8/2025), 40 ARM Multi-finger Caliper
(Complete 4/10/2025)
2. Fullbore : MIT-IA and MIT-T to 2,750 psi (Complete 4/9/2025)
3. Coil : Mill XN nipple at 10,439' MD, Dress 10,420' - 10,450', Drift with 3.78" gauge
rings to 11,043' (Complete 6/16/2025)
4. Slickline : Dummy WS drift (Unsuccessful with 20', Successful with 10' 6/22/2025)
5. Valve Shop : Pre-CTD Tree Work
6. Operations : Remove wellhouse and level pad.
Rig Work: (Estimated to start in November 2025)
1. MIRU and test BOPE 250 psi low and 3,500 psi high (MASP 2,364 psi).
Give AOGCC 24hr notice prior to BOPE test.
2. Set 4-1/2 Packer Whipstock at 10,662 oriented 0° ROHS.
3. Mill 3.80 Single String 4-1/2" Window.
4. Drill build section: 4.25" OH, ~226' (25 deg DLS planned).
5. Drill production lateral: 4.25" OH, ~2626' (12 deg DLS planned). Swap to KWF for liner.
6. Run 3-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 2-7/8 L-80 solid liner.
7. Pump primary cement job*: 38 bbls, 15.3 ppg Class G, 1.24 (ft3/sk), TOC at TOL. Set LTP*. If high
losses are encountered during cement job and it is deemed necessary, a cement down squeeze from
TOL to loss zone will be performed with the rig or service coil (if performed by service coil see future
sundry). NOTE: Volumes will be updated based on actual window depth and TD.
8. Only if not able to do with service coil extended perf post rig; perforate ~1500' Liner with 1-1/4" CS
Hydril
9. Freeze protect well to a min 2,200' TVD.
10. Close in tree, RDMO.
10/23/25
Post Rig Work:
1. Valve Shop : Valve & tree work
2. Slickline : Liner lap test, set KO GLV's, contingent LTP
3. Service Coil : Post rig CBL and perforation ~3 x 500 see extended perf procedure
attached.
4. Testing : Portable test separator flowback.
Managed Pressure Drilling:
Managed pressure drilling, MPD, techniques will be employed on this well. The intent is to provide constant
bottom hole pressure by using minimum 8.4 ppg drilling fluid in combination with annular friction losses and
applied surface pressure. Constant BHP will be utilized to reduce pressure fluctuations to help with hole stability.
Applying annular friction and choke pressure also allow use of lighter drilling fluid and minimizes fluid losses
and/or fracturing at the end of the long well bores. A MPD choke for regulating surface pressure and is
independent of the well control choke.
Deployment of the BHA under trapped wellhead pressure will be necessary. Pressure deployment of the BHA will
be accomplished utilizing BHA pipe/slip rams (see attached BOP configurations). The annular preventer will act
as a secondary containment during deployment and not as a stripper.
Operating parameters and fluid densities will be adjusted based on real-time bottom hole pressure measurements
while drilling and shale behavior. The following scenario is expected:
MPD Pressure at the Planned Window (10,662' MD -8,724' TVD)
Pumps On Pumps O
A Target BHP at Window (ppg)4,446 psi 4,446 psi
9.8
B -640 psi 0 psi
0.06
C 3,901 psi 3,901 psi
8.6
B+C Mud + ECD Combined 4,541 psi 3,901 psi
(no choke pressure)
A-(B+C)Choke Pressure Required to Maintain - psi 545 psi
Target BHP at window and deeper
Operation Details:
Reservoir Pressure:
The estimated reservoir pressure is expected to be 3,244 psi at 8,800 TVD. (7.1 ppg equivalent).
Maximum expected surface pressure with gas (0.10 psi/ft) to surface is 2,364 psi (from estimated
reservoir pressure).
Mud Program:
Drilling: Minimum MW of 8.4 ppg KCL with viscosifier for drilling. Managed pressure used to maintain
constant BHP.
Disposal:
All Class l & II non-hazardous and RCRA-exempt drilling and completion fluids will go to GNI at DS 4.
Fluids >1% hydrocarbons or flammables must go to GNI.
Fluids >15% solids by volume must go to GNI.
Fluids with solids that will not pass through 1/4 screen must go to GNI.
Fluids with PH >11 must go to GNI.
Hole Size:
3.75 to 4.25 hole for the entirety of the production hole section.
Liner Program:
3-1/2", 9.3#, L80/Solid: 10,400' MD 10,430' MD (30' liner)
3-1/4", 6.6#, L80/Solid: 10,430' MD 11,000' MD (570' liner)
2-7/8", 6.5#, L80/Solid: 11,000' MD 13,514' MD (2,514' liner)
The primary barrier for this operation: Kill Weight Fluid to provide overbalance as necessary.
A X-over shall be made up to a safety joint including a TIW valve for all tubulars ran in hole.
Jointed Pipe Work String Program:
1-1/4" CS Hydril, 3.02#, P-110: up to 4,000' MD
1 CS Hydril, 2.25#, P-110: up to 4,000' MD
Used for contingency CTD liner cleanout/logging runs, deployment of perforation guns (if performed by
rig), inner string 2-3/8 liner cement jobs and contingency inner string 2-7/8 liner cement jobs.
Well Control:
BOP diagram is attached. MPD and pressure deployment is planned.
Pipe rams, blind rams and the CT pack off will be pressure tested to 250 psi and to 3,500 psi.
The annular preventer will be tested to 250 psi and 2,500 psi.
1.5 wellbore volumes of KWF will be on location at all times during drilling operations.
A X-over shall be available to be made up to a 2 3/8" safety joint including a TIW valve for all tubulars ran
in hole.
2 3/8" safety joint will be utilized while running solid/slotted liner, perforation guns and CS Hydril jointed
pipe. The desire is to keep the same standing orders for the entire liner run and not change shut in
techniques from well to well (run safety joint with pre-installed TIW valve). When closing on a 2 3/8"
safety joint, 2 sets of pipe/slip rams will be available, above and below the flow cross providing better well
control option.
CO823 Hilcorp CTD Qualification Blind-Shear Test: CDR2 test on 09/04/2025 (see Hilcorp Alaska CTD
CO823 Qualification report previously sent to AOGCC for more information).
CO823 Safety Joint Drills: Provide AOGCC opportunity to witness once per well that a CTD liner is
ran.
Directional:
Directional plan attached. Maximum planned hole angle is 110°. Inclination at kick off point is 42°.
Magnetic and inclination surveys will be taken every 30 ft. No gyro will be run.
Distance to nearest property line 8,100 ft
Distance to nearest well within pool 475 ft
Logging:
MWD directional, Gamma Ray and Resistivity will be run through the entire open hole section.
Real time bore pressure to aid in MPD and ECD management.
Perforating:
~1,500' perforated with CDR rig
2" Perf Guns at 6 spf
If the well cannot be perforated with the CDR rig, service coil will perforate post rig in 500 intervals. See
attached extended perforating with service coil.
The well will be perforated between the CTD whipstock and TD of the newly drilled CTD well, completely
in the Prudhoe Pool.
Formations: Top of Prudhoe Pool 10,596 MD in the parent
Anti-Collision Failures:
All Wells Pass AC scan
Hazards:
DS/Pad is an H2S pad. The last H2S reading on F-42A: 20 ppm on 27-Feb-2021.
Max H2S recorded on DS/Pad: 160 ppm.
No fault crossings expected.
Medium lost circulation risk.
William Long CC: Well File
Drilling Engineer Joseph Lastufka
(907-263-4372)
Post-Rig Service Coil Perforating Procedure:
Coiled Tubing
Notes:
Due to the necessary open hole deployment of Extended Perforating jobs, 24-hour crew and WSS
coverage is required.
Note: The well will be killed and monitored before making up the initial perfs guns. This will provide
guidance as to whether the well will be killed by bullheading or circulating bottoms up throughout the
job. If pressure is seen immediately after perforating, it will either be killed by bullheading while POOH
or circulating bottoms up through the same port that opened to shear the firing head.
Coil Tubing
1. MIRU Coiled Tubing Unit and spot ancillary equipment.
2. MU nozzle drift BHA (include SCMT and/or RPM log as needed).
3. RIH to PBTD.
a. Displace well with weighted brine while RIH (minimum 7.1 ppg to be overbalanced).
4. POOH (and RPM log if needed) and lay down BHA.
5. After MU MHA and pull testing the CTC, tag-up on the CT stripper to ensure BHA cannot pull through
the brass upon POOH with guns.
6. There will be no perforations to bullhead kill the well. Well will already be loaded w/ weighted brine or KCl
per previous steps. Re-load well at WSS discretion.
7. At surface, prepare for deployment of TCP guns.
8.Confirm well is dead. Bleed any pressure off to return tank. Kill well w/ KWF, weighted brine as needed
(minimum 7.1 ppg). Maintain continuous hole fill taking returns to tank until lubricator connection is
reestablished. Fluids man-watch must be performed while deploying perf guns to ensure the well
remains killed and there is no excess flow.
9.Pickup safety joint and TIW valve and space out before MU guns.Review well control steps with crew
prior to breaking lubricator connection and commencing makeup of TCP gun string. Once the safety joint
and TIW valve have been spaced out, keep the safety joint/TIW valve readily accessible near the working
platform for quick deployment if necessary.
10. Break lubricator connection at QTS and begin makeup of TCP guns and blanks per schedule below.Max
BHA length per PTD is 500ft. Fluids man-watch must be performed while deploying perf guns to ensure
the well remains killed and there is no excess flow.
a. Perforation details
i.Perf Interval:The well will be perforated between the CTD whipstock and TD of the
newly drilled CTD well, completely in the Prudhoe pool.
ii.Perf Length:500
iii.Gun Length:500
iv.Weight of Guns (lbs):2300lbs (4.6ppf)
11. MU lubricator and RIH with perf gun and tie-in to coil flag correlation. Pickup and perforate perforation
intervals (TBD). POOH.
a. Note any tubing pressure change in WSR.
12. After perforating, PUH to top of liner or into tubing tail to ensure debris doesnt fall in on the guns and
stick the BHA.Confirm well is dead and re-kill if necessary before pulling to surface.
13. Pump pipe displacement while POOH.Stop at surface to reconfirm well dead and hole full.
14. Review well control steps with crew prior to breaking lubricator connection and commencing breakdown of
TCP gun string. Standing orders flow chart included with this sundry request. Ensure safety joint and TIW
valve assembly are on-hand before breaking off lubricator to LD gun BHA.
15. Freeze protect well to 2,000 TVD.
16. RDMO CTU.
Coiled Tubing BOPs
Standing Orders for Open Hole Well Control during Perf Gun Deployment
Equipment Layout Diagram
Map Date: 5/6/2025NAD 1927 StatePlane Alaska 4 FIPS 5004
True Vertical Depth (250 usft/in)2600
2800
3000
3200
3400
3600
3800
4000
4200
4400
4600
4800
5000
5200
5400
5600
5800
6000
6200
6400
South(-)/North(+) (1000 usft/in)-6000
-5500
-5000
-4500
-4000
-3500
-3000
-2500
-2000
10/23/25
Well Date
Quick Test Sub to Otis -
Top of 7" Otis 0.0 ft
Distances from top of riser
Excluding quick-test sub
Top of Annular
CL Annular
Bottom Annular
CL Blind/Shears
CL Coiled Tubing Pipe / Slips
Kill Line Choke Line
CL BHA Pipe / Slip
CL Coiled Tubing Pipe / Slips
TV1 TV2
T1 T2
Flow Tee
Master
Master
LDS
IA
OA
LDS
Ground Level
CDR#-AC BOP Schematic
CDR Rig's Drip Pan
Fill Line
Normally Disconnected
HP hose
to Micromotion
LP hose open ended
to Flowline (optional)
Hydril 7 1/16"
Annular
Blind/Shear
CT Pipe/Slips
2 3/8" Pipe/Slips
2 3/8" Pipe/Slips
7-1/16"
5k Mud
Cross
CT Pipe/Slips
BHA Pipe / Slips
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Revised 7/2022
TRANSMITTAL LETTER CHECKLIST
WELL NAME: ______________________________________
PTD: _____________________________________________
___ Development ___ Service ___ Exploratory ___ Stratigraphic Test ___ Non-Conventional
FIELD: __________________________ POOL: ____________________________________
Check Box for Appropriate Letter / Paragraphs to be Included in Transmittal Letter
CHECK OPTIONS TEXT FOR APPROVAL LETTER
MULTI
LATERAL
(If last two digits
in API number are
between 60-69)
The permit is for a new wellbore segment of existing well Permit
Number _____________, API Number 50-______________________.
Production from or injection into this wellbore must be reported under
the original API Number stated above.
Spacing
Exception
The permit is approved subject to full compliance with 20 AAC 25.055.
Approval to produce or inject is contingent upon issuance of a
conservation order approving a spacing exception. The Operator
assumes the liability of any protest to the spacing exception that may
occur.
Dry Ditch Sample
All dry ditch sample sets submitted to the AOGCC must be in no greater
than 30-foot sample intervals from below the permafrost or from where
samples are first caught and 10-foot sample intervals through target
zones.
Non-
Conventional
Well
Please note the following special condition of this permit: Production or
production testing of coal bed methane is not allowed for this well until
after the Operator has designed and implemented a water-well testing
program to provide baseline data on water quality and quantity. The
Operator must contact the AOGCC to obtain advance approval of such
a water-well testing program.
Well Logging
Requirements
Regulation 20 AAC 25.071(a) authorizes the AOGCC to specify types
of well logs to be run. In addition to the well logging program proposed
by the Operator in the attached application, the following well logs are
also required for this 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.
PRUDHOE BAY PRUDHOE OIL
225-100
PBU F-42B
WELL PERMIT CHECKLISTCompanyHilcorp North Slope, LLCWell Name: PRUDHOE BAY UNIT F-42BInitial Class/TypeDEV / 1-OILGeoArea890Unit11650On/Off ShoreOnProgram DEVWell bore segAnnular DisposalPTD#:2251000Field & Pool:PRUDHOE BAY, PRUDHOE OIL - 640150NA1 Permit fee attachedYes ADL028280; ADL028277; ADL0282782 Lease number appropriateYes3 Unique well name and numberYes PRUDHOE BAY, PRUDHOE OIL - 640150 - governed by CO 341J4 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) (For sNA15 All wells within 1/4 mile area of review identified (For service well only)NA16 Pre-produced injector: duration of pre-production less than 3 months (For service well only)NA17 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 pitYes *Variance as per 20 AAC 25.112(i): Approved for alternate abandonment plug w/ fully cemented liner.25 If a re-drill, has a 10-403 for abandonment been approvedYes26 Adequate wellbore separation proposedNA27 If diverter required, does it meet regulationsYes28 Drilling fluid program schematic & equip list adequateYes *Waiver to 20 AAC 25.036 (c)(2)(A)(iv) with compliance to rules in CO 823.29 BOPEs, do they meet regulationYes 5K30 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 shutdownYes33 Is presence of H2S gas probableNA The last H2S reading on F-42A: 20 ppm on 27-Feb-2021.34 Mechanical condition of wells within AOR verified (For service well only)No F-Pad wells are H2S-bearing. H2S measures are required.35 Permit can be issued w/o hydrogen sulfide measuresYes The estimated reservoir pressure is expected to be 3,244 psi at 8,800 TVD. (7.1 ppg equivalent).36 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]ApprTCSDate10/15/2025ApprJJLDate10/23/2025ApprTCSDate10/15/2025AdministrationEngineeringGeologyGeologic Commissioner:Date:Engineering Commissioner:DatePublic CommissionerDateJLC 10/23/2025