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HomeMy WebLinkAbout225-113David Douglas Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Sr. Geotechnician 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tele: (907) 777-8337
E-mail: david.douglas@hilcorp.com
Please acknowledge receipt by signing and returning one copy of this transmittal
Received By: Date:
Date: 01/30/2026
To: Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Natural Resource Technician
333 W 7th Ave Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
DATA TRANSMITTAL
WELL: SRU 233-10
PTD: 225-113
API: 50-133-20740-00-00
FINAL GAS SAMPLING (12/12/2025 to 12/25/2025)
x FINAL WEL REPORT
x DAILY REPORTS
x DIGITAL DATA (LAS)
x LOG PRINTS (2” + 5”, MD and TVD COLOR PRINTS)
Drilling Dynamics
Gas Ratio
LWD Combo
SFTP Transfer - Main Folder Contents:
Please include current contact information if different from above.
225-113
T41298
Gavin Gluyas Digitally signed by Gavin Gluyas
Date: 2026.01.30 11:03:41 -09'00'
David Douglas Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Sr. Geotechnician 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tele: (907) 777-8337
E-mail: david.douglas@hilcorp.com
Please acknowledge receipt by signing and returning one copy of this transmittal.
Received By: Date:
Date: 01/30/2026
To: Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Natural Resource Technician
333 W 7th Ave Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
DATA TRANSMITTAL
WELL: SRU 233-10
PTD: 225-113
API: 50-133-20740-00-00
FINAL LWD FORMATION EVALUATION LOGS (12/13/2025 to 12/23/2025)
DGR, ADR, LithoStar Density and Porosity (2” & 5” MD/TVD Color Logs)
Pressure While Drill (PWD)
Final Definitive Directional Survey
SFTP Transfer - Data Folders:
Please include current contact information if different from above.
225-113
T41298
Gavin Gluyas Digitally signed by Gavin Gluyas
Date: 2026.01.30 11:03:17 -09'00'
1. Type of Request: Abandon Plug Perforations Fracture Stimulate Repair Well Operations shutdown
Suspend Perforate Other Stimulate Pull Tubing Change Approved Program
Plug for Redrill Perforate New Pool Re-enter Susp Well Alter Casing
2. Operator Name: 4. Current Well Class: 5. Permit to Drill Number:
Exploratory Development
3. Address:Stratigraphic Service
6. API Number:
7. If perforating: 8. Well Name and Number:
What Regulation or Conservation Order governs well spacing in this pool?
Yes No
9. Property Designation (Lease Number): 10. Field: Beluga Gas
11.
Total Depth MD (ft): Total Depth TVD (ft): Effective Depth MD: Effective Depth TVD: Junk (MD):
8,541' N/A
Casing Collapse
Structural
Conductor 1,410psi
Surface 4,790psi
Intermediate
Production 10,540psi
Liner
Packers and SSSV Type: Packers and SSSV MD (ft) and TVD (ft):
12. Attachments: Proposal Summary Wellbore schematic 13. Well Class after proposed work:
Detailed Operations Program BOP Sketch Exploratory Stratigraphic Development Service
14. Estimated Date for 15. Well Status after proposed work:
Commencing Operations: OIL WINJ WDSPL Suspended
16. Verbal Approval: Date: GAS WAG GSTOR SPLUG
AOGCC Representative: GINJ Op Shutdown Abandoned
Contact Name: Ryan LeMay, Operations Engineer
Contact Email:ryan.lemay@hilcorp.com
Contact Phone: 661-487-0871
Authorized Title:
Conditions of approval: Notify AOGCC so that a representative may witness Sundry Number:
Plug Integrity BOP Test Mechanical Integrity Test Location Clearance
Other Conditions of Approval:
Post Initial Injection MIT Req'd? Yes No
APPROVED BY
Approved by: COMMISSIONER THE AOGCC Date:
Comm. Comm. Sr Pet Eng Sr Pet Geo Sr Res Eng
Other: Initial Completion, N2
Noel Nocas, Operations Manager 907-564-5278
Suspension Expiration Date:
Will perfs require a spacing exception due to property boundaries?
Current Pools:
MPSP (psi): Plugs (MD):
17. I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and the procedure approved herein will not be deviated from without prior written approval.
Authorized Name and
Digital Signature with Date:
Tubing Size:
PRESENT WELL CONDITION SUMMARY
AOGCC USE ONLY
Tubing Grade: Tubing MD (ft):Perforation Depth TVD (ft):
Subsequent Form Required:
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SUNDRY APPROVALS
20 AAC 25.280
AKA 028406 / AKA 028405
225-113
50-133-20740-00-00
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Proposed Pools:
See Attached Schematic
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
L-80
TVD Burst
3,671'
10,160psi
3,129'
120'
MD
See Attached Schematic
120'
3,890'7-5/8"
2,980psi
6,890psi
120'
3,890'
January 11, 2026
Tieback 3-1/2"
8,540'
Perforation Depth MD (ft):
Swanson River Unit (SRU) 233-10CO 716A
Same
7,349'3-1/2"
2,746 psi
Swanson River Sterling/Beluga Gas, Tyonek Gas
Size
4,866'
N/A
Length
LTP; N/A 3,638' MD / 2,891' TVD; N/A, N/A
7,350' 8,476' 7,292'
16"
No
Form 10-403 Revised 06/2023 Approved application valid for 12 months from date of approval.Submit PDF to aogcc.permitting@alaska.gov
326-008
By Grace Christianson at 4:28 pm, Jan 07, 2026
DSR-1/12/26TS 1/9/25
10-407
CBL received shows apparent TOC at 6876' MD. The proposed perfs above this depth are not
authorized with this sundry.
BJM 1/12/26
01/12/26
Well Prognosis
Well Name: SRU 233-10 API Number: 50-133-20740-00-00
Current Status: New Drill Well Permit to Drill Number: 225-113
First Call Engineer: Ryan LeMay (661) 487-0871 (C)
Second Call Engineer: Chad Helgeson (907) 777-8405 (O) (907) 229-4824 (C)
Maximum Expected BHP: 3469 psi @ 7226 TVD (Based on 0.48 psi/ft gradient)
Max. Potential Surface Pressure: 2746 psi @ 7226 TVD (0.1 psi/ft gas gradient to surface)
Applicable Frac Gradient: 0.664 psi/ft using 12.77 ppg EMW FIT @ 7-5/8 surface shoe
Shallowest Potential Perf TVD: MPSP / (0.664-0.1) = 2746 psi / 0.564 = 4869 TVD
Applicable Pool(s) / PA(s): Tyonek: 6543 MD / 5570 TVD
Beluga: 5885 MD / 4983 TVD
Well Status: New Drill Well Initial Completion
Brief Well Summary
SRU 233-10 is a directional grassroots development well drilled in December 2025 targeting the Tyonek and
Beluga Sands. The objective of this sundry is to perforate and flow the new drill well.
Wellbore Conditions:
- T & IA PT to 3000 psi (30 min) on 12/27/25
- Min ID- 2.993 3-1/2 packer ID
- Liner is full of ~10.0 ppg 6% KCl mud
- Tubing and IA are displaced to 8.4 ppg CIW 6% KCl
Work to be completed pre sundry: Covered in Section 20.0 of approved Drilling Program
Eline Run CBL
o Send results to AOGCC + BLM to review prior to perforating
CTU cleanout / N2 blowdown
Well Prognosis
Procedure:
1. MIRU E-line unit. PT lubricator 250 psi low / 3500 psi high
2. Perforate the following intervals
Below are proposed targeted sands in order of testing (bottom/up), but additional sand may
be added depending on results of these perfs, between the proposed top and bottom perfs
Well Sand MD top
MD
Bottom TVD top TVD bottom Interval
SRU 233-10 TY 54-1 +6,615 +6,638 +5,635 +5,655 +23
SRU 233-10 TY 54-4 +6,686 +6,709 +5,699 +5,719 +23
SRU 233-10 TY 54-4 +6,738 +6,743 +5,744 +5,749 +5
SRU 233-10 TY 54-4 +6,751 +6,768 +5,756 +5,771 +17
SRU 233-10 TY 55-5 +6,840 +6,859 +5,836 +5,853 +19
SRU 233-10 TY 55-7 +6,937 +6,946 +5,921 +5,930 +9
SRU 233-10 TY 55-7 +6,955 +6,963 +5,938 +5,945 +8
SRU 233-10 TY 55-7 +6,974 +6,979 +5,954 +5,959 +5
SRU 233-10 TY 55-7 +7,000 +7,013 +5,978 +5,989 +13
SRU 233-10 TY 56-9 +7,048 +7,056 +6,020 +6,028 +8
SRU 233-10 TY 56-9 +7,068 +7,075 +6,039 +6,044 +7
SRU 233-10 TY 56-9 +7,086 +7,092 +6,054 +6,060 +6
SRU 233-10 TY 57-8 +7,152 +7,166 +6,114 +6,126 +14
SRU 233-10 TY 57-8 +7,170 +7,181 +6,130 +6,140 +11
SRU 233-10 TY 61-0 +7,225 +7,233 +6,178 +6,186 +8
SRU 233-10 TY 61-0 +7,246 +7,280 +6,198 +6,228 +34
SRU 233-10 TY 61-0 +7,280 +7,310 +6,228 +6,254 +30
SRU 233-10 TY 61-0 +7,333 +7,363 +6,275 +6,302 +30
SRU 233-10 TY 61-8 +7,424 +7,434 +6,356 +6,365 +10
SRU 233-10 TY 61-8 +7,444 +7,450 +6,374 +6,379 +6
SRU 233-10 TY 62-3 +7,471 +7,481 +6,398 +6,406 +10
SRU 233-10 TY 62-3 +7,550 +7,570 +6,468 +6,486 +20
SRU 233-10 TY 62-3 +7,570 +7,580 +6,486 +6,495 +10
SRU 233-10 TY 62-3 +7,612 +7,622 +6,523 +6,532 +10
SRU 233-10 TY 62-5 +7,647 +7,661 +6,554 +6,567 +14
SRU 233-10 TY 64-5 +7,919 +7,925 +6,796 +6,801 +6
SRU 233-10 TY 67-0 +8,178 +8,184 +7,027 +7,032 +6
SRU 233-10 TY 68-0 +8,289 +8,303 +7,126 +7,139 +14
SRU 233-10 TY 68-3 +8,355 +8,365 +7,185 +7,194 +10
SRU 233-10 TY 68-3 +8,387 +8,401 +7,213 +7,226 +14
CBL shows apparent TOC at 6876' MD. Proposed perfs above this depth are not approved with this sundry. -bjm
Well Prognosis
a. Correlate using Open Hole Correlation Log provided by Geologist. Send the correlation pass to
the Operations Engineer, Reservoir Engineer, and Geologist for confirmation
b. Use Gamma/CCL to correlate
c. Record tubing pressures before and after each perforating run at 5 min, 10 min, and 15 min
intervals post perf shot (if using switched guns, wait 10 min between shots)
d. Pending well production, all perf intervals may not be completed
e. If any proposed zone produces sand and / or water or needs isolated, RIH and set plug above
the perforations OR patch across the perforations
i. Note: A CIBP may be used instead of WRP if it is determined that no cement is
needed for operational purposes. 35ft will not be placed on each plug as these
zones are close together. If possible, the CIBP will be set 50 above of the top of
the last perforated sand unless zones are too close together in which case the plug
will be set within 50.
f. If necessary, use high pressure pad gas or N2 to pressure up well during perforating or to
depress water prior to setting a plug above perforations.
3. RDMO.
4. Turn well over to production & flow test well.
5. Test SVS as necessary once well has reached stable flow rates.
a. Notify state 24 hrs prior to testing within 5 days of stable production.
Contingency Procedure: Coiled Tubing Cleanout
1. If throughout the job any proposed zones produce sand and / or water that cannot be depressed and
pushed away with nitrogen, a coil tubing unit may be rigged up to clean out fill or fluid blown down as
necessary.
a. MIRU Fox CTU, PT BOPE to 250 psi low / 3500 psi high
i. Provide AOGCC 24hrs notice of BOP test.
b. Cleanout wellbore fill and / or blowdown well with nitrogen as necessary.
Attachments:
Current Wellbore Schematic
Proposed Wellbore Schematic
Coil Tubing BOP Schematic
Standard Well Procedure N2 Operations
Updated by RPL 12-30-2025
CURRENT SCHEMATIC
Swanson River Unit
SRU 233-10
PTD: 225-113
API: 50-133-20740-00-00
PBTD = 8,476 MD / TVD = 7,292
TD = 8,541 MD / TVD = 7,350
RKB to GL = 19.23
NOTES
10 Short jt w/ RA tags 4,994, 5,986, 7,008
10 Short joints 4,515, 5,506, 6,497, 7,488, 8,029
CASING DETAIL
Size Type Wt Grade Conn. ID Top Btm
16Conductor Driven
to Set Depth 84 X-56 Weld 15.01Surf 120
7-5/8"Surf Csg 29.7 P-110 GBCD 6.875Surf 3,890
3-1/2"Prod Lnr 9.2 L-80 Hyd 563 2.9923,6748,540
3-1/2"Prod Tieback 9.2 L-80 EUE 2.992Surf 3,671
1
16
7-5/8
9-7/8
hole
3-1/2
JEWELRY DETAIL
No. Depth Item
1 20Cactus CTF-ONE-CTL 11 x 4-1/2 Hanger w/ 4 Type H BPV profile
2 1,5073-1/2 Chemical Injection Mandrel (2.867 ID) w/ 3/8 control line
3 3,638YJ Scout Ranger Liner Hanger & Scout Pkr 5.75 ID on Upper Polish
4 3,671Bullet Seal Assembly spaced 1.4 off no-go
OPEN HOLE / CEMENT DETAIL
7-5/8"
Cement at surface. 60 bbls 10.5 ppg spacer + 237 bbls 12 ppg lead cement + 38 bbls
15.8 ppg tail cement pumped. Full returns throughout cement job and got 60 bbls
spacer + 154 bbls cement returns back to surface (12-17-2025).
3-1/2
30 bbls 10.5 ppg spacer + 210 bbls 12 ppg lead cement + 24 bbls 15.3 ppg tail
cement pumped. Lost returns 185 bbls into pumping lead cement (12-25-25). TOC
via CBL = xxxx (date)
6-3/4
hole
2
3/4
Updated by RPL 12-30-2025
PROPOSED SCHEMATIC
Swanson River Unit
SRU 233-10
PTD: 225-113
API: 50-133-20740-00-00
PBTD = 8,476 MD / TVD = 7,292
TD = 8,541 MD / TVD = 7,350
RKB to GL = 19.23
CASING DETAIL
Size Type Wt Grade Conn. ID Top Btm
16Conductor Driven
to Set Depth 84 X-56 Weld 15.01Surf 120
7-5/8"Surf Csg 29.7 P-110 GBCD 6.875Surf 3,890
3-1/2"Prod Lnr 9.2 L-80 Hyd 563 2.9923,6748,540
3-1/2"Prod Tieback 9.2 L-80 EUE 2.992Surf 3,671
1
16
7-5/8
9-7/8
hole
3-1/2
JEWELRY DETAIL
No. Depth Item
1 20Cactus CTF-ONE-CTL 11 x 4-1/2 Hanger w/ 4 Type H BPV profile
2 1,5073-1/2 Chemical Injection Mandrel (2.867 ID) w/ 3/8 control line
3 3,638YJ Scout Ranger Liner Hanger & Scout Pkr 5.75 ID on Upper Polish
4 3,671Bullet Seal Assembly spaced 1.4 off no-go
OPEN HOLE / CEMENT DETAIL
7-5/8"
Cement at surface. 60 bbls 10.5 ppg spacer + 237 bbls 12 ppg lead cement + 38 bbls
15.8 ppg tail cement pumped. Full returns throughout cement job and got 60 bbls
spacer + 154 bbls cement returns back to surface (12-17-2025).
3-1/2
30 bbls 10.5 ppg spacer + 210 bbls 12 ppg lead cement + 24 bbls 15.3 ppg tail
cement pumped. Lost returns 185 bbls into pumping lead cement (12-25-25). TOC
via CBL = xxxx (date)
6-3/4
hole
2
3/4
PERFORATION DETAIL
Sands Top MD Btm MD Top TVD Btm TVD Amt Date Status
TY 54-1 +6,615+6,638+5,635+5,655+23TBD Proposed
TY 54-4 +6,686+6,709+5,699+5,719+23TBD Proposed
TY 54-4 +6,738+6,743+5,744+5,749+5TBD Proposed
TY 54-4 +6,751+6,768+5,756+5,771+17TBD Proposed
TY 55-5 +6,840+6,859+5,836+5,853+19TBD Proposed
TY 55-7 +6,937+6,946+5,921+5,930+9TBD Proposed
TY 55-7 +6,955+6,963+5,938+5,945+8TBD Proposed
TY 55-7 +6,974+6,979+5,954+5,959+5TBD Proposed
TY 55-7 +7,000+7,013+5,978+5,989+13TBD Proposed
TY 56-9 +7,048+7,056+6,020+6,028+8TBD Proposed
TY 56-9 +7,068+7,075+6,039+6,044+7TBD Proposed
TY 56-9 +7,086+7,092+6,054+6,060+6TBD Proposed
TY 57-8 +7,152+7,166+6,114+6,126+14TBD Proposed
TY 57-8 +7,170+7,181+6,130+6,140+11TBD Proposed
TY 61-0 +7,225+7,233+6,178+6,186+8TBD Proposed
TY 61-0 +7,246+7,280+6,198+6,228+34TBD Proposed
TY 61-0 +7,280+7,310+6,228+6,254+30TBD Proposed
TY 61-0 +7,333+7,363+6,275+6,302+30TBD Proposed
TY 61-8 +7,424+7,434+6,356+6,365+10TBD Proposed
TY 61-8 +7,444+7,450+6,374+6,379+6TBD Proposed
TY 62-3 +7,471+7,481+6,398+6,406+10TBD Proposed
TY 62-3 +7,550+7,570+6,468+6,486+20TBD Proposed
TY 62-3 +7,570+7,580+6,486+6,495+10TBD Proposed
TY 62-3 +7,612+7,622+6,523+6,532+10TBD Proposed
TY 62-5 +7,647+7,661+6,554+6,567+14TBD Proposed
TY 64-5 +7,919+7,925+6,796+6,801+6TBD Proposed
TY 67-0 +8,178+8,184+7,027+7,032+6TBD Proposed
TY 68-0 +8,289+8,303+7,126+7,139+14TBD Proposed
TY 68-3 +8,355+8,365+7,185+7,194+10TBD Proposed
TY 68-3 +8,387+8,401+7,213+7,226+14TBD Proposed
NOTES
10 Short jt w/ RA tags 4,994, 5,986, 7,008
10 Short joints 4,515, 5,506, 6,497, 7,488, 8,029
STANDARD WELL PROCEDURE
NITROGEN OPERATIONS
12/08/2015 FINAL v1 Page 1 of 1
1.) MIRU Nitrogen Pumping Unit and Liquid Nitrogen Transport.
2.) Notify Pad Operator of upcoming Nitrogen operations.
3.) Perform Pre-Job Safety Meeting. Review Nitrogen vendor standard operating procedures and
appropriate Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS).
4.) Document hazards and mitigation measures and confirm flow paths. Include review on
asphyxiation caused by nitrogen displacing oxygen. Mitigation measures include appropriate
routing of flowlines, adequate venting and atmospheric monitoring.
5.) Spot Pumping Unit and Transport. Confirm liquid N2 volumes in transport.
6.) Rig up lines from the Nitrogen Pumping Unit to the well and returns tank. Secure lines with whip
checks.
7.) Place signs and placards warning of high pressure and nitrogen operations at areas where
Nitrogen may accumulate or be released.
8.) Place pressure gauges downstream of liquid and nitrogen pumps to adequately measure tubing
and casing pressures.
9.) Place pressure gauges upstream and downstream of any check valves.
10.) Wellsite Manager shall walk down valve alignments and ensure valve position is correct.
11.) Ensure portable 4-gas detection equipment is onsite, calibrated, and bump tested properly to
detect LEL/H2S/CO2/O2 levels. Ensure Nitrogen vendor has a working and calibrated detector as
well that measures O2 levels.
12.) Pressure test lines upstream of well to approved sundry pressure or MPSP (Maximum Potential
Surface Pressure), whichever is higher. Test lines downstream of well (from well to returns tank)
to 1,500 psi. Perform visual inspection for any leaks.
13.) Bleed off test pressure and prepare for pumping nitrogen.
14.) Pump nitrogen at desired rate, monitoring rate (SCFM) and pressure (PSI). All nitrogen returns
are to be routed to the returns tank.
15.) When final nitrogen volume has been achieved, isolate well from Nitrogen Pumping Unit and
bleed down lines between well and Nitrogen Pumping Unit.
16.) Once you have confirmed lines are bled down, no trapped pressure exists, and no nitrogen has
accumulated begin rig down of lines from the Nitrogen Pumping Unit.
17.) Finalize job log and discuss operations with Wellsite Manager. Document any lessons learned
and confirm final rates/pressure/volumes of the job and remaining nitrogen in the transport.
18.) RDMO Nitrogen Pumping Unit and Liquid Nitrogen Transport.
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From:McLellan, Bryan J (OGC)
To:Ryan Lemay
Subject:RE: Program Change Request / SRU 233-10 / PTD: 225-113
Date:Friday, December 19, 2025 10:26:00 AM
Approved.
Bryan McLellan
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov
+1 (907) 250-9193
From: Ryan Lemay <ryan.lemay@hilcorp.com>
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2025 9:58 AM
To: McLellan, Bryan J (OGC) <bryan.mclellan@alaska.gov>
Cc: Donna Ambruz <dambruz@hilcorp.com>
Subject: Program Change Request / SRU 233-10 / PTD: 225-113
Bryan,
Thank you for taking my call.
As discussed, Hilcorp is seeking a program change approval to install a chemical
injection mandrel in the 3.5” upper completion at + 1500’ with 3/8” control line on
current new drill SRU 233-10 in Swanson River.
Thank you and let me know if you have any additional questions.
Ryan LeMay
Operations Engineer
Swanson River / Beaver Creek
Cell: (661) 487-0871
E-mail: Ryan.lemay@hilcorp.com
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1. Type of Request: Abandon Plug Perforations Fracture Stimulate Repair Well Operations shutdown
Suspend Perforate Other Stimulate Pull Tubing Change Approved Program
Plug for Redrill Perforate New Pool Re-enter Susp Well Alter Casing
2. Operator Name: 4. Current Well Class: 5. Permit to Drill Number:
Exploratory Development
3. Address:Stratigraphic Service
6. API Number:
7. If perforating: 8. Well Name and Number:
What Regulation or Conservation Order governs well spacing in this pool?
Yes No
9. Property Designation (Lease Number): 10. Field:
11.
Total Depth MD (ft): Total Depth TVD (ft): Effective Depth MD: Effective Depth TVD: Junk (MD):
N/A
Casing Collapse
Structural
Conductor
Surface
Intermediate
Production
Liner
Packers and SSSV Type: Packers and SSSV MD (ft) and TVD (ft):
12. Attachments: Proposal Summary Wellbore schematic 13. Well Class after proposed work:
Detailed Operations Program BOP Sketch Exploratory Stratigraphic Development Service
14. Estimated Date for 15. Well Status after proposed work:
Commencing Operations: OIL WINJ WDSPL Suspended
16. Verbal Approval: Date: GAS WAG GSTOR SPLUG
AOGCC Representative: GINJ Op Shutdown Abandoned
Contact Name: Nathan Sperry
Contact Email:nathan.sperry@hilcorp.com
Contact Phone:907-777-8450
Authorized Title:
Conditions of approval: Notify AOGCC so that a representative may witness Sundry Number:
Plug Integrity BOP Test Mechanical Integrity Test Location Clearance
Other Conditions of Approval:
Post Initial Injection MIT Req'd? Yes No
APPROVED BY
Approved by: COMMISSIONER THE AOGCC Date:
Comm. Comm. Sr Pet Eng Sr Pet Geo Sr Res Eng
Swanson River Unit Sterling/Beluga & Beluga & Tyonek Gas Pool
Subsequent Form Required:
Suspension Expiration Date:
Will perfs require a spacing exception due to property boundaries?
Current Pools:
MPSP (psi): Plugs (MD):
17. I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and the procedure approved herein will not be deviated from without prior written approval.
Authorized Name and
Digital Signature with Date:
Tubing Size:
PRESENT WELL CONDITION SUMMARY
AOGCC USE ONLY
Tubing Grade: Tubing MD (ft):Perforation Depth TVD (ft):
Drilling Manager
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SUNDRY APPROVALS
20 AAC 25.280
AKA 028406 / AKA 028405
225-113
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400, Anchorage, AK 99503 50-133-20740-00-00
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
SRU 233-10
Length Size
Proposed Pools:
N/A
TVD Burst
N/A
MD
120'120'16"120'
Perforation Depth MD (ft):
N/A N/A
N/A
Other:
12/7/2025
N/A
N/A N/A
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Form 10-403 Revised 06/2023 Approved application valid for 12 months from date of approval.Submit PDF to aogcc.permitting@alaska.gov
Digitally signed by Sean
McLaughlin (4311)
DN: cn=Sean McLaughlin (4311)
Date: 2025.12.02 09:53:47 -
09'00'
Sean
McLaughlin
(4311)
325-733
By Grace Christianson at 10:24 am, Dec 02, 2025
BJM 12/2/25
Variance to 20 AAC 25.030(e) approved to test below 50% of P110 grade 7-5/8" casing. Test will be to
3500 psi which is 50% of standard design L80 casing.
SFD 12/2/2025
10-407
DSR-12/3/25
12/04/25
Well Prognosis
Well: SRU 233-10
Date: 12/2/2025
Well Name:SRU 233-10 API Number:50-133-20740-00-00
Current Status:Upcoming Drill Well
Estimated Start Date:12/7/2025 Rig:169
Reg. Approval Reqd?403 Date Reg. Approval Recvd:
Regulatory Contact:Cody Dinger 777-8389 Permit to Drill Number:225-113
First Call Engineer:Nathan Sperry 907-777-8450
Second Call Engineer Sean Mclaughlin 907-223-6784
AFE Number:
Change to Approved Program Summary:
Hilcorp permitted SRU 233-10 to run 7-5/8 L-80 intermediate casing. Hilcorp has consumed our L-80 inventory
and now have 7-5/8 29.7# P-110 that were running.
Hilcorp is requesting that we keep the PT to 3500 psi (~1/2 the burst rating of L-80) since the casing grade
change is being made due to inventory availability and not required by any specific well conditions or
operations.Please see variance request in attachment 4.
Attachments:
1.Updated MOC
2.Updated Tubular Program
3.Updated Planned Wellbore Schematic
4.Updated Mandatory Regulatory Compliance and Notifications
5.Updated Page 25 of the Drilling Program (Casing Test)
6.Updated Casing Spec Sheet and Casing Design Information
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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)
Cond 16 15.01 14.822 - 84 X-56 Weld 2980 1410 -
Surface
9-7/8 7-5/8 6.875 6.750 8.500 29.7 P-110 GBCD 9470 5340 940
Prod
6-3/4 3-1/2 2.992 2.867 4.250 9.2 L-80 Hydril 563
or GB Acme
10160 10540 207
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 4-1/2 3.826 2.6875 5.25 16.6 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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6.0 Planned Wellbore Schematic
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8.0 Mandatory Regulatory Compliance / Notifications
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure that our drilling and completion operations comply with all relevant AOGCC regulations and all
BLM regulations pertaining to Onshore Order No.1. 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 SRU 233-10. Ensure to provide
AOGCC 24 hrs notice prior to testing BOPs and BLM 48 hrs notice prior to testing.
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 and BLM approved drilling permits are posted on the rig floor and in Co Man
office.
Review all conditions of approval of the BLM APD and 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.
BLM Regulation Variance Requests:
Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 1, Section III. D. 3. C.
o Hilcorp requests approval to install a 2-1/16 5M HCR valve on kill line in lieu of a check valve.
Operator suspects a freeze plug risk associated with installation of a check valve in the kill line.
o Hilcorp requests approval to utilize flexible choke and kill lines in lieu of hard piping.
AOGCC Variance Request:
Hilcorp requests a variance from 20 AAC 25.030(e) to test the 7-5/8 casing to less than 50% of
the P-110 MIYP. P-110 casing is being run due to inventory constraints and is not needed for
the design requirements.
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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 10.0 ppg
0.1 ppb
1 ppb
0.5 ppb (maintain per dilution rate)
15.9 TIH w/ 6-3/4 directional assy to TOC. Shallow test MWD and LWD on trip in. Note depth
TOC tagged on AM report.
R/U and test casing to 3500 psi / 30 min. Ensure to record volume / pressure and plot on FIT graph.
50% of burst is 4735 psi but P-110 casing is being run due to inventory constraints and is not
needed for the design requirements.
15.10 Drill out shoe track and 20 of new formation. CBU and condition mud for FIT.
15.11 Conduct FIT to 12.5 ppg EMW. A 12.2# ppg FIT will result in a 20 bbl KTV assuming an
8.27ppg PP and a 9.2ppg MW (swabbed kick).
15.12 Drill 6-3/4 hole section to planned TD
Pump sweeps and maintain mud rheology to ensure effective hole cleaning.
Pump at 400 - 500 gpm. Ensure shaker screens are set up to handle this flowrate.
Keep swab and surge pressures low when tripping.
Make wiper trips every 1000 to 1500 unless hole conditions dictate otherwise.
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.
Lost circulation potential when drilling through Sterling A, Lower Beluga, and the Tyonek
61-8 and 68-0.
Adjust MW as necessary to maintain hole stability. Keep HTHP fluid loss < 10.
Take MWD surveys every 100 drilled. Surveys can be taken more frequently if necessary.
SRU 34-10 has a 0.993 clearance factor at 8648 MD. SRU 34-10 has been plugged and
abandoned. There is no HSE risk associated with a collision. The potential consequence
is financial.
15.13 At TD, pump sweeps, CBU, and pull a wiper trip back to the 7-5/8 shoe.
15.14 TOH with the drilling assy, laying down drill pipe. LD density and porosity tools.
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12.6 Watch displacement carefully and avoid surging the hole. Slow down running speed if
necessary.
12.7 Slow in and out of slips.
12.8 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.
12.9 Lower string and land out in wellhead. Confirm measurements indicate the hanger has correctly
landed out in the wellhead profile.
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28.0 Casing Design Information
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: Swanson River Unit, Field, Sterling/Belugas Gas Pool, SRU 233-10
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Permit to Drill Number: 225-113
Surface Location: 598' FNL, 2074' FWL, Sec 15, T8N, R9W, SM, AK
Bottomhole Location: 343' FSL, 2476' FEL, Sec 10, T8N, R9W, 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,
Jessie L. Chmielowski
Commissioner
DATED this 12th day of November 2025.
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): Swanson River Unit
MD: 8,648' TVD: 7,436'
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): 335.5' 15. Distance to Nearest Well Open
Surface: x-349944 y- 2481648 Zone-4 317.5' to Same Pool: 1320' to SRU 224-10
16. Deviated wells: Kickoff depth: 300 feet 17. Maximum Potential Pressures in psig (see 20 AAC 25.035)
Maximum Hole Angle: 55 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 3,863' Surface Surface 3,863' 3,092'
6-3/4" 3-1/2" 9.2# L-80 Hyd 563 4,985' 3,663' 2,903' 8,648' 7,436'
Tieback 3-1/2" 9.2# L-80 EUE 3,650' Surface Surface 3,663' 2,903'
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
SRU 233-10
Sterling/Beluga Gas Pool
Beluga Gas Pool
Tyonek Gas Pool
Cement Quantity, c.f. or sacks
Commission Use Only
See cover letter for other
requirements.
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 - 1126 ft3 / T - 131 ft3
2454
845' FSL, 1968' FWL, Sec 10, T8N, R9W, SM, AK
343' FSL, 2476' FEL, Sec 10, T8N, R9W, SM, AK
N/A
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400 Anchorage, AK 99503
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
598' FNL, 2074' FWL, Sec 15, T8N, R9W, SM, AK AKA 028406 / AKA 028405
18. Casing Program: Top - Setting Depth - BottomSpecifications
3197
GL / BF Elevation above MSL (ft):
Plugs (measured):
(including stage data)
Driven
L - 1328 ft3 / T - 208 ft3
Effect. Depth MD (ft): Effect. Depth TVD (ft):
LengthCasing Size
Conductor/Structural
Authorized Title:
Authorized Signature:
Authorized Name:
Production
Liner
Intermediate
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):
12/15/2025
1517' to nearest unit boundary
Nathan Sperry
nathan.sperry@hilcorp.com
907-777-8450
Tieback Assy.
4944
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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)
By Grace Christianson at 11:08 am, Oct 22, 2025
Digitally signed by Sean
McLaughlin (4311)
DN: cn=Sean McLaughlin (4311)
Date: 2025.10.21 16:51:53 -
08'00'
Sean
McLaughlin
(4311)
225-113
BOP test to 3000 psi. Annular test to 2500 psi..
Submit FIT/LOT results within 48 hrs of performing tests
DSR-10/30/25BJM 11/11/25 SFD 10/30/2025
50-133-20740-00-00
11/12/25
11/12/25
SRU 233-10
Drilling Program
Swanson River Unit
October 15, 2025
SRU 233-10
Drilling Procedure
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 Mandatory Regulatory Compliance / Notifications....................................................................8
9.0 R/U and Preparatory Work........................................................................................................11
10.0 N/U 21-1/4 2M Diverter.............................................................................................................12
11.0 Drill 9-7/8 Hole Section..............................................................................................................14
12.0 Run 7-5/8 Surface Casing..........................................................................................................16
13.0 Cement 7-5/8 Surface Casing....................................................................................................18
14.0 BOP N/U and Test........................................................................................................................22
15.0 Drill 6-3/4 Hole Section..............................................................................................................23
16.0 Run 3-1/2 Production Liner......................................................................................................25
17.0 Cement 3-1/2 Production Liner................................................................................................28
18.0 3-1/2 Liner Tieback Polish Run................................................................................................33
19.0 3-1/2 Tieback Run, ND/NU, RDMO.........................................................................................34
20.0 CBL and Nitrogen Operation (Post Rig Work)........................................................................35
21.0 Diverter Schematic ......................................................................................................................38
22.0 BOP Schematic.............................................................................................................................39
23.0 Wellhead Schematic.....................................................................................................................40
24.0 Anticipated Drilling Hazards......................................................................................................41
25.0 Hilcorp Rig 169 Layout...............................................................................................................43
26.0 FIT/LOT Procedure ....................................................................................................................44
27.0 Choke Manifold Schematic.........................................................................................................45
28.0 Casing Design Information.........................................................................................................46
29.0 6-3/4 Hole Section MASP..........................................................................................................47
30.0 Spider Plot w/ 660 Radius for SSSV.........................................................................................48
31.0 Surface Plat (As-Staked NAD27 & NAD83)..............................................................................49
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1.0 Well Summary
Well SRU 233-10
Pad & Old Well Designation SRU pad 21-15 Grassroots Well
Planned Completion Type 3-1/2 Production Liner w/Tieback (monobore)
Target Reservoir(s) Sterling/Beluga/Tyonek
Planned Well TD, MD / TVD 8648 MD / 7436 TVD
PBTD, MD / TVD 8578 MD / 7391 TVD
AFE Drilling Days 18
AFE Completion Days 3
Maximum Anticipated Pressure
(Surface) 2454 psi
Maximum Anticipated Pressure
(Downhole/Reservoir) 3197 psi
Work String 4-1/2 16.6# S-135 CDS-40
RKB 336.2
Ground Elevation 317.7
BOP Equipment 11 5M Annular BOP
11 5M Double Ram
11 5M Single Ram
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Supreseded
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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)
Cond 16 15.01 14.822- 84 X-56 Weld 2980 1410 -
Surface
9-7/8 7-5/8 6.875 6.750 8.50029.7 L-80 GBCD 6890 4790 683
Prod
6-3/4 3-1/2 2.992 2.867 4.2509.2 L-80 Hydril 563
or GB Acme
10160 10540 207
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
5.1 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.
5.2 Afternoon Updates
Submit a short operations update each day to kenaiciodrilling@hilcorp.com
5.3 Morning Update
Submit a short operations update each morning by 7am in NDE Drilling Comments
5.4 EHS Incident Reporting
Notify EHS field coordinator.
1. Know who your EHS field coordinator is at all times.
a. Jacob Nordwall: O: (907) 777-8418 C: (907) 748-0753
2. Spills:
Notify Drlg Manager
1. Sean Mclaughlin: C: 907-223-6784
Submit Hilcorp Incident report to contacts above within 24 hrs
5.5 Casing Tally
Send final As-Run Casing tally to nathan.sperry@hilcorp.com, and cdinger@hilcorp.com
5.6 Casing and Cmt report
Send casing and cement report for each string of casing to nathan.sperry@hilcorp.com, and
cdinger@hilcorp.com
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6.0 Planned Wellbore Schematic
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7.0 Drilling / Completion Summary
SRU 233-10 is an S-shaped directional grassroots development well to be drilled from Swanson River 21-15
Pad. Reservoir analysis and subsurface mapping has identified an optimal location for infill development of
the Sterling, Beluga, and Tyonek sands.
The base plan is an S-shaped directional wellbore with a kickoff point at ~300 MD. Maximum hole angle
will be ~55 deg. and TD of the well will be 8648 TMD/ 7436 TVD, ending with 10 deg inclination left in
the hole. Vertical separation will be 1220 ft.
Drilling operations are expected to commence approximatelyDecember15th,2025.TheHilcorpRig #169will
be used to drill the wellbore and run and cement casing.
Surface casing will be run to 3,863 MD / 3,092 TVD and cemented to surface to ensure protection of any
shallow freshwaterresources. Cement returns to surface will confirm TOC at surface. If cmt returns to surface
are not observed, a cement evaluation log (CBL/VDL or temperature log for example)maybe runto determine
TOC. Necessary remedial action will be discussed with BLM and 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 # 169 to wellsite
2. N/U diverter and test.
3. Drill 9-7/8 hole to surface TD. Run and cmt 7-5/8 surface casing.
4. ND diverter, N/U & test 11 x 5M BOP.
5. Test casing to 3500 psi. Perform 12.5# FIT (12.2# minimum to drill ahead).
6. Drill 6-3/4 hole section to production TD. Perform Wiper trip.
7. Run and cmt 3-1/2 production liner.
8. Displace well to 6% KCL completion fluid.
9. POOH and LDDP.
10. RIH and land 3-1/2 tieback string in liner top.
11. Test IA to 3000; Test tubing to 3000 psi
12. N/D BOP, N/U temp abandonment cap, RDMO.
Reservoir Evaluation Plan:
Surface hole: Triple Combo + MWD
Production Hole: Triple Combo + MWD
-bjm
27 deg inclination. -bjm
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8.0 Mandatory Regulatory Compliance / Notifications
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure that our drilling and completion operations comply with all relevant AOGCC regulations and all
BLM regulations pertaining to Onshore Order No.1. 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 SRU 233-10. Ensure to provide
AOGCC 24 hrs notice prior to testing BOPs and BLM 48 hrs notice prior to testing.
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 and BLM approved drilling permits are posted on the rig floor and in Co Man
office.
Review all conditions of approval of the BLM APD and 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.
BLM Regulation Variance Requests:
Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 1, Section III. D. 3. C.
o Hilcorp requests approval to install a 2-1/16 5M HCR valve on kill line in lieu of a check valve.
Operator suspects a freeze plug risk associated with installation of a check valve in the kill line.
o Hilcorp requests approval to utilize flexible choke and kill lines in lieu of hard piping.
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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 hours notice prior to testing BOPs.
Any other notifications required in APD.
Required BLM Notifications:
48 hours before spud. Follow up with actual spud date and time within 24 hours.
48 hours before casing running and cmt operations
48 hours before BOPE tests
48 hours before logging, coring, & testing
Any other notifications required in APD
Additional requirements may be stipulated on APD and Sundry.
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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)
BLM
Allie Schoessler / BLM Petroleum Engineer / (O): 907-271-3127
Email:aschoessler@blm.gov
Use the below email address for BOP notifications to the BLM:
BLM_AK_AKSO_EnergySection_Notifications@blm.gov
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9.0 R/U and Preparatory Work
9.1 Set 16 conductor at +/-120 below ground level.
9.2 Dig out and set impermeable cellar.
9.3 Install landing ring on conductor.
9.4 Level pad and ensure enough room for layout of rig footprint and R/U.
9.5 Layout Herculite on pad to extend beyond footprint of rig.
9.6 R/U Hilcorp Rig # 169, spot service company shacks, spot & R/U company man & toolpusher
offices.
9.7 After rig equipment has been spotted, R/U handi-berm containment system around footprint of
rig.
9.8 Mix mud for 9-7/8 hole section.
9.9 Install 5-1/2 liners in mud pumps.
HHF-1000 mud pumps are rated at 3036 psi (85%) / 370 gpm (100%) at 120 strokes
with 5-1/2 liners.
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10.0 N/U 21-1/4 2M Diverter
10.1 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).
10.2 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.
NOTE:Ensure closing time on diverter annular is in line with API RP 64:
2..1.1.Annular element ID 20 or smaller: Less than 30 seconds
2..1.2.Annular element ID greater than 20: Less than 45 seconds
10.3 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.
10.4 Set wear bushing in wellhead.
10.5 Estimated diverter line orientation on SRU Pad 21-15 (orientation is subject to change on
location):
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11.0 Drill 9-7/8 Hole Section
11.1 P/U 9-7/8 directional drilling assy:
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.
Workstring will be 4.5 16.6# S-135 CDS40
11.2 4-1/2 Workstring & HWDP will come from Hilcorp.
11.3 Begin drilling out from 16 conductor at reduced flow rates to avoid broaching the conductor.
11.4 Drill 9-7/8 hole section to 3,863 MD/ 3,092 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 a wiper trip halfway through the surface hole interval. Make additional wiper trips if
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 good shale
Take MWD surveys every stand drilled (60 intervals).
11.5 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. We will 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.
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System Type:8.8 9.5 ppg Pre-Hydrated Aquagel/freshwater spud mud
Properties:
Depths Density Viscosity PV YP API FL pH
Surface
Interval
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
11.6 At TD, pump sweeps, CBU, and pull a wiper trip back to the 16 conductor shoe.
11.7 TOH with the drilling assy, handle BHA as appropriate.
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12.0 Run 7-5/8 Surface Casing
12.1 R/U and pull wearbushing.
12.2 R/U Parker TRS 7-5/8 casing running equipment.
Ensure Casing 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.
12.3 P/U shoe joint, visually verify no debris inside joint.
12.4 Continue M/U & thread locking shoe track assy consisting of:
(1) Shoe joint w/ float shoe bucked on (thread locked).
(1) Joint with coupling thread locked.
(1) Joint with float collar bucked on pin end & thread locked.
Install (2) centralizers on shoe joint over a stop collar. 10 from each end.
Install (1) centralizer, mid tube on thread locked joint and on FC joint.
Ensure proper operation of float equipment.
12.5 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 every other joint to 300. Do not run any centralizers above 300 in the
event a top out job is needed.
Utilize a collar clamp until weight is sufficient to keep slips set properly.
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12.6 Watch displacement carefully and avoid surging the hole. Slow down running speed if
necessary.
12.7 Slow in and out of slips.
12.8 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.
12.9 Lower string and land out in wellhead. Confirm measurements indicate the hanger has correctly
landed out in the wellhead profile.
12.10 R/U circulating equipment and circulate the greater of 1 x casing capacity or 1 x OH volume.
Elevate the hanger offseat to avoid plugging the flutes. Stage up pump slowly and monitor
losses closely while circulating.
12.11 After circulating, lower string and land hanger in wellhead again.
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13.0 Cement 7-5/8 Surface Casing
13.1 Hold a pre-job safety meeting over the upcoming cmt 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 cmt 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.
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.
13.2 Document efficiency of all possible displacement pumps prior to cement job
13.3 R/U cmt head (if not already done so). Ensure top and bottom plugs have been loaded
correctly.
13.4 Pump 5 bbls spacer. Test surface cmt lines.
13.5 Pump remaining spacer.
13.6 Drop bottom plug. Mix and pump cmt per below recipe.
13.7 Cement volume based on annular volume + 75% open hole excess. Job will consist of lead &
tail, TOC brought to surface.
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Estimated Total Cement Volume:
Verified cement calcs. -bjm
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Cement Slurry Design:
13.8 Attempt to reciprocate casing during cement pumping as 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.
13.9 After pumping cement, drop top plug and displace cement with spud mud.
13.10 Ensure cement unit is used to displace cmt so that volume tracking is more accurate.
13.11 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.
13.12 Do not overdisplace by more than 1 shoe track volume.
Be prepared for cement returns to surface. If cmt returns are not observed to surface, be
prepared to run a temp log between 12 18 hours after CIP.
Be prepared with small OD top out tubing in the event a top out job is required. The
AOGCC will require running steel pipe through the hanger flutes. The ID of the flutes is
1.5.
13.13 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 500 psi above final circulating
pressure if pressure must be held.
Lead Slurry Tail Slurry (500)
System Extended Conventional
Density 12 lb/gal 15.8 lb/gal
Yield 2.44 ft3/sk 1.16 ft3/sk
Mixed Water 14.40 gal/sk 5.03 gal/sk
Mixed Fluid 14.40 gal/sk 5.03 gal/sk
Additives
Code Description Code Description
Type I/II Cement Class A Type I/II Cement Class A
CalSeal Accelerator D-Air 5000 Anti Foam
VersaSet Thixotropic Calcium Chloride Accelerator
D-Air 5000 Anti Foam CFR-3 Dispersant
Econolite Light-weight add. FDP-C1446-21 Slurry Conditioner
BridgeMaker II Lost Circulation
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13.14 R/D cement equipment. Flush out wellhead with FW.
13.15 Back out and L/D landing joint. Flush out wellhead with FW.
13.16 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.
13.17 Lay down landing joint and pack-off running tool.
Ensure to report the following on wellez:
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
nathan.sperry@hilcorp.com. This will be included with the EOW documentation that goes to the
AOGCC.
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14.0 BOP N/U and Test
14.1 ND diverter line and diverter
14.2 N/U wellhead assy. Ensure to orient wellhead so that tree will line up with flowline later. Test
packoff to 3000 psi.
14.3 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.
14.4 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.
14.5 Dump and clean mud pits, send spud mud to G&I pad for injection.
14.6 Mix 9.0 ppg 6% KCL PHPA mud system.
14.7 Rack back as much 4-1/2 DP in derrick as possible to be used while drilling the hole section.
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15.0 Drill 6-3/4 Hole Section
15.1 Pull test plug, run and set wear bushing
15.2 Ensure BHA components have been inspected previously.
15.3 Drift and caliper all components before M/U. Visually verify no debris inside components that
cannot be drifted.
15.4 TIH and conduct shallow hole test of MWD to confirm all LWD functioning properly.
15.5 Ensure TF offset is measured accurately and entered correctly into the MWD software.
15.6 Have DD run hydraulics calculations on site to ensure optimum nozzle sizing.
15.7 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.
15.8 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 ppg 6% KCL PHPA fresh water based drilling fluid.
Properties:
MD MW Viscosity PV Yield Point pH HPHT
Production
Hole
8.8 9.2 40-53 15-25 15-25 8.5-9.5 11.0
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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 10.0 ppg
0.1 ppb
1 ppb
0.5 ppb (maintain per dilution rate)
15.9 TIH w/ 6-3/4 directional assy to TOC. Shallow test MWD and LWD on trip in. Note depth
TOC tagged on AM report.
15.10 R/U and test casing to 3500 psi / 30 min. Ensure to record volume / pressure and plot on FIT
graph. AOGCC requirement is 50% of burst.7-5/8 L-80 burst is 6880 psi / 2 = 3440 psi.
15.11 Drill out shoe track and 20 of new formation. CBU and condition mud for FIT.
15.12 Conduct FIT to 12.5 ppg EMW. A 12.2# ppg FIT will result in a 20 bbl KTV assuming an
8.27ppg PP and a 9.2ppg MW (swabbed kick).
15.13 Drill 6-3/4 hole section to planned TD
Pump sweeps and maintain mud rheology to ensure effective hole cleaning.
Pump at 400 - 500 gpm. Ensure shaker screens are set up to handle this flowrate.
Keep swab and surge pressures low when tripping.
Make wiper trips every 1000 to 1500 unless hole conditions dictate otherwise.
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.
Lost circulation potential when drilling through Sterling A, Lower Beluga, and the Tyonek
61-8 and 68-0.
Adjust MW as necessary to maintain hole stability. Keep HTHP fluid loss < 10.
Take MWD surveys every 100 drilled. Surveys can be taken more frequently if deemed
necessary.
15.14 At TD, pump sweeps, CBU, and pull a wiper trip back to the 7-5/8 shoe.
15.15 TOH with the drilling assy, laying down drill pipe. LD density and porosity tools.
Perform 10 minute flowchecks prior to tripping off bottom, prior to tripping above the surface
shoe, and prior to laying down the BHA.
Section 15.13 superseded. See following pg. -bjm
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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 10.0 ppg
0.1 ppb
1 ppb
0.5 ppb (maintain per dilution rate)
15.9 TIH w/ 6-3/4 directional assy to TOC. Shallow test MWD and LWD on trip in. Note depth
TOC tagged on AM report.
15.10 R/U and test casing to 3500 psi / 30 min. Ensure to record volume / pressure and plot on FIT
graph. AOGCC requirement is 50% of burst. 7-5/8 L-80 burst is 6880 psi / 2 = 3440 psi.
15.11 Drill out shoe track and 20 of new formation. CBU and condition mud for FIT.
15.12 Conduct FIT to 12.5 ppg EMW. A 12.2# ppg FIT will result in a 20 bbl KTV assuming an
8.27ppg PP and a 9.2ppg MW (swabbed kick).
15.13 Drill 6-3/4 hole section to planned TD
Pump sweeps and maintain mud rheology to ensure effective hole cleaning.
Pump at 400 - 500 gpm. Ensure shaker screens are set up to handle this flowrate.
Keep swab and surge pressures low when tripping.
Make wiper trips every 1000 to 1500 unless hole conditions dictate otherwise.
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.
Lost circulation potential when drilling through Sterling A, Lower Beluga, and the Tyonek
61-8 and 68-0.
Adjust MW as necessary to maintain hole stability. Keep HTHP fluid loss < 10.
Take MWD surveys every 100 drilled. Surveys can be taken more frequently if necessary.
SRU 34-10 has a 0.993 clearance factor at 8648 MD. SRU 34-10 has been plugged and
abandoned. There is no HSE risk associated with a collision. The potential consequence
is financial.
15.14 At TD, pump sweeps, CBU, and pull a wiper trip back to the 7-5/8 shoe.
15.15 TOH with the drilling assy, laying down drill pipe. LD density and porosity tools.
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16.0 Run 3-1/2 Production Liner
16.1. R/U Parker 3-1/2 casing running equipment.
Ensure 3-1/2 Liner 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.
16.2. P/U shoe joint, visually verify no debris inside joint.
16.3. Continue M/U & thread locking shoe track assy consisting of:
(1) Shoe joint w/ shoe bucked on & threadlocked (coupling also thread locked).
(1) Joint with float collar bucked on pin end & threadlocked (coupling also thread locked).
(1) Joint with Baker landing collar bucked on pin end & threadlocked.
Solid body centralizers will be pre-installed on shoe joint an FC joint.
Leave centralizers free floating so that they can slide up and down the joint.
Ensure proper operation of float shoe and float collar.
Utilize a collar clamp until weight is sufficient to keep slips set properly
16.4. 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 7-5/8 shoe. Leave the centralizers free
floating.
16.5. Continue running 3-1/2 production liner
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16.6. Run in hole w/ 3-1/2 liner to the 7-5/8 casing shoe.
16.7. Fill the casing with fill up line and break circulation every 1,000 feet to the shoe or as the hole
dictates.
16.8. Obtain slack off weight, PU weight, rotating weight and torque of the casing.
16.9. Circulate 2X bottoms up at shoe, ease casing thru shoe.
16.10. Continue to RIH w/ casing no faster than 1 jt./minute. Watch displacement carefully and avoid
surging the hole. Slow down running speed if necessary.
16.11. Set casing slowly in and out of slips.
16.12. PU 3-1/2 X 7-5/8 liner hanger/LTP assembly. 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.
16.13. Continue running in hole at slow speeds to avoid surging well. Target 20 ft/min and adjust
slower as hole conditions dictate.
16.14. Swedge up and wash last stand to bottom. P/U 5 off bottom. Note slack-off and pick-up
weights.
16.15. 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.
16.16. Rotate and reciprocate string if hole conditions allow. Circ until hole and mud is in good
condition for cementing.
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17.0 Cement 3-1/2 Production Liner
17.1. Hold a pre-job safety meeting over the upcoming cmt 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 cmt 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.
17.2. Attempt to rotate and reciprocate the liner during cmt operations until hole gets sticky
17.3. Pump 5 bbls spacer.
17.4. Test surface cmt lines to 4500 psi.
17.5. Pump remaining spacer.
17.6. Mix and pump lead and tail cement per below recipe. Ensure cement is pumped at designed
weight. Job is designed to pump 40% OH excess.
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Estimated Total Cement Volume:
8648' -bjm
Verified cement calcs. -bjm
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Cement Slurry Design:
Lead Slurry Tail Slurry (500 MD)
System Extended Conventional
Density 12 lb/gal 15.3 lb/gal
Yield 2.46 ft3/sk 1.22 ft3/sk
Mixed Water 14.349 gal/sk 5.507 gal/sk
Mixed Fluid 14.469 gal/sk 5.507 gal/sk
Additives
Code Description Code Description
Type I/II Cement Class A Type I/II Cement Class A
Halad-344 Fluid Loss Halad-344 Fluid Loss
HR-5 Retarder HR-5 Retarder
D-Air 5000 Anti Foam CFR-3 Dispersant
Econolite Light-weight add. FDP-C1446-21 Slurry Conditioner
SA-1015 Suspension Agent
BridgeMaker II Lost Circulation
17.7. Drop drillpipe dart and displace with drilling mud. If hole conditions allow continue rotating
and reciprocating liner throughout displacement. This will ensure a high quality cement job with
100% coverage around the pipe.
17.8. Displace cement at max rate of 5 bbl/min. Reduce pump rate to 2-3 bpm prior to DP dart/LWP
entering into liner.
17.9. 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.
17.10. Bump the plug and pressure up to up as required by service company 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.
17.11. Slack off total liner weight plus 30k to confirm hanger is set.
17.12. Do not overdisplace by more than 1 shoe track. Shoe track volume is 0.7 bbls.
17.13. Continue following service company procedure to release from the hanger and set the LTP.
17.14. Bleed pressure to zero to check float equipment. Watch for flow. Note amount of fluid returned
after bumping plug and releasing pressure.
17.15. P/U past free-travel verify setting tool is released, confirmed by loss of liner weight
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17.16. Pressure up drill pipe to 500 psi and pick up to remove the packoff bushing from the nipple.
Bump up pressure as reqd 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).
17.17. 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.
17.18. 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.
17.19. RD cementers and flush equipment. POOH, LDDP and running tool.
Backup release from liner hanger (verify with service company rep):
17.20. If the tool still does not release hydraulically, left-hand (counterclockwise) torque will have to be
applied to the tool. This torque acts to shear brass screws. Bleed off pump pressure and ensure
that the tool is in the neutral position. Apply left-hand torque as required to shear screws.
17.21. NOTE: Some hole conditions may require movement of the drillpipe to work the torque down
to the setting tool.
17.22. After screws have sheared, the top sub and body of the setting tool will turn 1/4 turn. Then
proceed slacking off set-down weight to shear second set of shear screws. The top sub will drop
1-3/4 inches. At this point, the bottom sub no longer supports the collet fingers. Pick straight up
with workstring to release collet from the profile.
17.23. WOC until the compressive strength hits at least 500 psi before testing casing to 3000 psi and
chart for 30 minutes.
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Ensure to report the following on wellez:
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
nathan.sperry@hilcorp.com. This will be included with the EOW documentation that goes to the
AOGCC.
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18.0 3-1/2 Liner Tieback Polish Run
18.1. PU liner tieback polish mill assy per Baker rep and RIH on drillpipe.
18.2. RIH to top of liner assembly and establish parameters. Polish tieback receptacle per service
company procedure.
18.3. POOH, and LDDP and polish mill.
18.4. If not completed, test 3-1/2 casing to 3000 psi and chart for 30 minutes
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19.0 3-1/2 Tieback Run, ND/NU, RDMO
19.1 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.
19.2 No-go tieback seal assembly in liner PBR and mark pipe. PU pup joint(s) if necessary to space
out tieback seals in PBR.
19.3 Circulate inhibited completion fluid.
19.4 PU hanger. Land string in hanger bowl. Note distance of seals from no-go.
19.5 Install packoff and test hanger void.
19.6 Test 3-1/2 liner and tieback to 3000 psi and chart for 30 minutes.
19.7 Test 7-5/8 x 3-1/2 annulus to 3000 psi and chart for 30 minutes.
19.8 Install BPV in wellhead
19.9 N/D BOPE
19.10 N/U dry-hole tree and test
19.11 RDMO Hilcorp Rig #169
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20.0 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 in 2-1/2 liner (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 / 3500psi 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 to be included
1. Coil Tubing BOP Diagram
2. Standard Nitrogen Operations
24 hr notice required. -bjm
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21.0 Diverter Schematic
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22.0 BOP Schematic
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23.0 Wellhead Schematic
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24.0 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.
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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25.0 Hilcorp Rig 169 Layout
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26.0 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 1/2 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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27.0 Choke Manifold Schematic
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28.0 Casing Design Information
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29.0 6-3/4 Hole Section MASP
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NOTE: Some listed TVDs aren't close to TVDs for same horizons in directional
survey, but not critical here since pressure gradient is uniform. SFD
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30.0 Spider Plot w/ 660 Radius for SSSV
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31.0 Surface Plat (As-Staked NAD27 & NAD83)
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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.
Swanson River Sterling / U Beluga Gas, Beluga Gas, Tyonek Gas
Swanson River Unit 233-10
225-113
WELL PERMIT CHECKLISTCompanyHilcorp Alaska, LLCWell Name:SWANSON RIV UNIT 233-10Initial Class/TypeDEV / PENDGeoArea820Unit51994On/Off ShoreOnProgramDEVWell bore segAnnular DisposalPTD#:2251130Field & Pool:SWANSON RIVER, TYONEK GAS - 772500, SWANSON RIVER, BELUGA GAS - 772520, SWANNA1 Permit fee attachedYes Surface Location lies within ADL0028406; Top Prod Int & TD lie within ADL0028405.2 Lease number appropriateYes3 Unique well name and numberYes SWANSON RIVER, Sterling/Upper Beluga GS, Beluga Gas, Tyonek Gas4 Well located in a defined poolYes5 Well located proper distance from drilling unit boundaryNA6 Well located proper distance from other wellsNA7 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)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 pitNA25 If a re-drill, has a 10-403 for abandonment been approvedYes Close approach well SRU 34-10 has been P&A'd26 Adequate wellbore separation proposedYes27 If diverter required, does it meet regulationsYes28 Drilling fluid program schematic & equip list adequateYes29 BOPEs, do they meet regulationYes MPSP = 2454 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)Yes None anticipated based on offset wells.35 Permit can be issued w/o hydrogen sulfide measuresYes Expected pressure is 0.43 psi/ft (8.3 ppg EMW). Operator's planned mud program36 Data presented on potential overpressure zonesNA appears sufficient to control anticipated pressures and maintain wellbore stability.37 Seismic analysis of shallow gas zonesNA38 Seabed condition survey (if off-shore)NA39 Contact name/phone for weekly progress reports [exploratory only]ApprSFDDate10/30/2025ApprBJMDate11/11/2025ApprSFDDate10/30/2025AdministrationEngineeringGeologyGeologic Commissioner:Date:Engineering Commissioner:DatePublic CommissionerDateJLC 11/12/2025