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Conservation Order Category Identifier Organizing (d~ne) RESCAN DIGITAL DATA OVERSIZED (Scannable with large plotter/scanner) [] Color items: [] Diskettes, No. D Maps: [] Grayscale items: [] Other, No/Type [] Other items 13 Poor Quality Originals: OVERSIZED (Not suitable for plotter/scanner, may work with [] Other: 'log' scanner) [] Logs of various kinds NOTES: [] Other' Scanning Prepa-ration TOTAL PAGES Production Scanning Stage I PAGE COUNT FROM SCANNED DOCUMENT: _(~ [ PAGE MATCHES NUMBER IN SCANNING PREPARATION: ~ YES COUNT NO Stage 2 IF NO IN STAGE 1, PAGE(S) DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND: ~ YES ~ NO (SCANNING IS COMPL'L~ POINT UNLESS SPECIAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED ON AN INDIVIDUAL PAGE BASIS DUE TO QUALITY, GRAYSCALE OR COLOR IMAGES) General Notes or COmments about this Document: 5/21/03 ConservOrdCvrPg,wpd STATE OF ALASKA ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Re: THE APPLICATION OF ARCO ) ALASKA, INC. requesting ) exceptions to two rules in ) Conservation Order No. 165 ) and the motion of the Com- ) mission to provide for ) administrative relief of ) the same two rules in the ) Prudhoe Bay Field. ) Conservation Order No. 192 Prudhoe Bay Field Prudhoe Oil Pool October 21, 1983 IT APPEARING THAT: 1. ARCO Alaska, Inc., by letter dated September 27, 1983, requested the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commis- sion to grant an exception to Rule 6 of Conservation Order No. 165 to substitute static pressure surveys in lieu of transient pressure surveys for six specific wells in the Flow Station 3 Injection Project. ARCO Alaska, Inc. also requested an exception to Rule 11 of Conservation Order No. 165 to provide an extension of the six month time limit for the running of initial productivity profiles in certain wells in the same project· · The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, upon its own motion, deemed it necessary to provide for administrative flexibility in the enforcement of pressure and productivity monitoring requirements because of the situations that are arising in the collection of the productivity and pressure data. · Notice of the public hearing was published in the Anchorage Times on October 6, 1983. 4. There were no protests to the application. FINDINGS: · The Flow Station 3 Injection Project experienced a fire and major disruption of the surface facilities on ~]ay 26, 1983. As a result of the mishap, many of the injection and producing wells have been shut-in and the remaining wells have been subject to limited flow or limited injection of water. Conservation Or&_~' ~o. 192 Page 2 October 21, 1983 · To obtain a meaningful productivity- profile, a well must be surveyed while producing at a stablilzed rate. · To obtain a meaningful transient pressure survey, a well must be surveyed immediately upon shut-in after a period of stablized production. o A static pressure survey of a well shut-in for an appropriate period of time will provide suitable data for monitoring the reservoir pressure of the Prudhoe Oil Pool. · Because of changing conditions, including an increased number of wells, the gathering of productivity' and pressure data from individual wells has become more complex than originally envisioned. · Flexibility in authorizing different methods for obtaining meaningful pressure data has become necessary due to the status of wells at the time period when surveying is required. · Flexibility in the time requirements for obtaining productivity profiles has become necessary due to the status of wells at the time period when surveying is required. CONCLUSION: · The substitution of static pressure surveys for transient pressure surveys and delaying the productivity surveys in wells that are currently shut-in will not impair the monitoring of the Prudhoe Oil Pool in the Prudhoe Bay' Field. · Since the status of wells is changing from time to time and the number of wells is increasing, the Commission needs administrative authority to provide flexibility for the obtaining of adequate pressure and productivit~~ data by other methods and at other times than those required in Conservation Order No. 165. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED THAT: · ARCO Alaska, Inc. is hereby permitted to substitute a static pressure survey for a transient pressure survey and to delay the obtaining of a productivity survey Conservation Ord=z~' No. 192 Page 3 October 21, 1983 until during the first 45 days after returning to production the following six Prudhoe Bay Unit wells: 0 DS 6-17 DS 13-30 DS 13-2A DS 14-22 DS 13-14 DS 14-28 The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission may administratively approve alternate methods and time periods in the enforcement of Rule 6 and Rule 11 of Conservation Order No. 165 provided that the data obtained is appropriate for monitoring the Prudhoe Oil Pool. DONE at Anchorage, Alaska and dated October 21, 1983. C. V. ~ha._ttert_on, ~ha~man Alaska Oil and Gag Co4~servation Commission Harry W. 'Kd'g ~'e'r,' Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission December 27, 1984 A D M I N I S T R A T I V E A P P R O V A L N O. 192.9. Substitution of pressure fall-off surveys in five injection wells for transient pressure surveys in producing wells as required by Rule 6(d) of Conservation Order No. 165. Mr. D. F, Scheve Regional Operations Engineer ARCO Alaska, Inc. P. O. Box 100360 Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0360 Dear Mr. Scheve: On December 6, 1984 ARCO Alaska, Inc. requested pressure fall-off surveys in Prudhoe Bay Unit water injection wells DS 3-13, DS 9-12, DS 9-14, DS 16-3, and DS 17-8 be accepted to satisfy requirements of Conservation Order No. 165, Rule 6(d). At a meeting with ARCO representatives, December 26, 1984, .data were submitted which demonstrate that appropriate reservoir pressure data for reservoir management can be obtained from a .four hour minimum pressure fall-off survey in injection wells. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission hereby approves the substitution of four hour minimum pressure fall-off surveys in Prudhoe Bay Unit water injection wells DS 3-13, DS 9-12, DS 9-14, DS 16-3, and DS 17-8 to satisfy requirements of Conservation Order No. 165, Rule 6(d). This action is taken pursuant to Rule 2 of Conservation Order No. 192. Yours very truly, Harry W. Kugler Commi s s i on er BY ORDER OF .THE COMMISSION HWK/RAD:be: 1.AA 192 ~ovember 16, 1984 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 192.8 Re: The application of AP, CO Alaska, Inc. to substitute fall-off pressure surveys for transient pressure surveys for Prudhoe Bay Unit wells DS 3-11 and DS 16-11, an exception to Rule 6 (c) cf Conservation Order ~.~o. 165. Mr. Donald Scheve Regional Engineer ARCO Alaska, Inc. P. O. Box 100360 Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0360 Dear Mr. Scheve~ The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission received your request, dated November 13, 1984 to substitute pressure fall-off surveys for transient pressure surveys on Prudhoe Bay Unit Wells DS 3-11 and DS 16-11. As operator of the. eastern area of the Prudhoe Bay Unit, ARCO Alaska, Inc. is required to take'a semi-annual transient pressure survey on key wells, and the above mentionmd wells are in that category. It is stated that the two wells are now water injection wells and a 4 to 6 hour fall-off pressure survey will provide an accurate reservoir pressure. The Commission is in agreement with these facts. By this letter, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission hereby waives the requirements .of Rule 6(c) of Conservation Order No. 165 for the Prudhoe Bay Unit key wells DS 3-11 and DS 16-11 and will accept fall-off pressure surveys on the wells.. This action is taken pursuant to Rule 2 of Conservation Order No. 192. Yours very truly, Harry W; Kugler./ Commissioner BY. ORDER OF THE COFR,IISSIOI~ Movember 7, 1984 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 192.7 Re: The application of ARCO Alaska, Inc., to substitute static pressure surveys for transient pressure surveys for Prudhoe Bay Unit wells DS 1-4, DS 4-5, DS 11-2, and DS 13-3, an exception to Rule 6(c) of Conservation Order No. 165. Mr, Donald Scheve Regional Engineer ARCO Alaska, Inc. P. O. Box 100360 Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0360 Dear Mr. Scheve: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation ~Commission received your request, dated October 29, 1984, to substitute static surveys for transient pressure surveys on Prudh.0e Bay Unit Wells DS 1-4, DS 4-5, DS 11-2, and DS 13-3. As operator of the eastern area of the Prudhoe Bay Unit, ARCO Alaska, Inc. is required to take an semi'annual transient pressure survey in each of the governmental sections where the DS 1-4, DS 4-5, DS 11-2, and DS 13-3 wells are located. It is stated that two wells are shut-in and that two wells were shut-in in six daym prior to running static pressure surveys and static pressure surveys will provide adequate pressure data for reservoir monitoring. .The Commission is in agreement with these facts. By this letter, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission hereby waives the requirements of Rule 6(c) of Conservation Order No. 165 for the Prudhoe Bay Unit Wells DS 1-4, DS 4-5, DS 11-2, and DS 13-3 for the calendar year 1984 and will accept static pressure surveys on the wells. .This action is tal~en pursuanh, to Rule 2 of~ Conservation Order No. 192. Yours very truly, ~-~'"~'-~ ~.Itarry Kugl~r Commissioner BY ORDER OF THE CO!~M!SSION be October 23, 1984 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 192.6 Re: The application of Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company, to substitute static pressure surveys for transient pressure surveys for Prudhoe Bay Unit wells A-23, B-9, and Y-8, an~ exception to Rule 6(d) of Conservation Order No. 165. Mr. A. E. Leske Manager Reservoir Development Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company P. O. Box 6612 Anchorage, Alaska 99502-0612 Dear Mr. Leske: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission received your request, dated October 16, 1984, to substitute static surveys for transient pressure surveys on Prudhoe Bay Unit Wells A-23, B-9, and Y-8. As operator of the western area of the Prudhoe Bay I~it Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company is required to take an annual transient pressure survey in each of the governmental sections where the A-23, B-9, and Y-8 wells are located. It is stated that all three wells are shut-in, that transient pressure surveys are impractical in this situation and static pressure surveys will provide adequate pressure data for reservoir monitoring. The Commission is in agreement with these facts. By this letter, the Alaska Oil and Gas ConserVation Commission hereby waives the requirements of Rule 6(d) of Conservation Order No. 165 for the Prudhoe Bav~ Unit Wells A-23, B-9, and Y-8 for the calendar year 1984 and will accept static pressure surveys on the wells. This action is taken pursuant to Rule 2 of Conservation Order No. 192. Yours very truly, Harry W.'Kugler Commissioner BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION be July 20, 1984 A D M I N I S T R A T I V E A P P R 0 V A L N O. '192'.5 Re: The application of Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company, to substitute static pressure surveys for transient pressure surveys for Prudhoe Bay Unit wells A-15, A-!8, E-7, and X-7, an exception to Rule 6(d) of Conservation Order No. 165. Mr. A. E. Leske Manager Reservoir Development Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company Pouch 6-612 Anchorage, Alaska 99502-0612 Dear Mr. Leske: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission received your request, dated July 16, 1984, to substitute static surveys for transient pressure surveys on'Prudhoe Bay Unit Wells A-I~, A-!8, E-7, and X-7. .As operator of the western area of the Prudhoe Bay Unit Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company is required to take a transient pressure semi-annually on the PBU X-7 well (a'key well) and an annual transient pressure survey in each of the governmental sections where the A-15, A-18, and E-7 wells are located. It is stated that all four Wells are shut-in, have been shut-in for a period of time exceeding ten days, that transient pressure surveys are impractical in this situation and static pressure surveys will provide adequate pressure data for reservoir monitoring. The Commission is in agreement with these facts. By this letter, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission hereby waives the requirements of Rule 6.(d) of Conservation Order No. 165 for the Prudt{oe Bay Unit Wells A !5, A-18, E-7, and X-7 for the calendar year 1984 and will accept static pressure Mr. A. E. Leske~ July 20, 1984 Page 2 surveys on the wells. This action is taken pursuant to Rule 2 of Conservation Order No. 192. Yours very truly, Harry W. Kugler Commissioner BY ORDER, OF THE CO~MISSION be July 10, 1984 Re: The applicati°n of ARCO, Alaska, Inc. to substitute, a static pressure survey for a transient pressure survey on Prudhoe Bay Unit No. DS 6-9 well, an exception to Rule 6(d) of Conservation Order No. 165. Mr. D. F. Scheve Regional Oparations Engineer ARCO Alaska, inc. P. O. Box 100360 AnChorage, Alaska 99510-0360 Dear Mr. Scheve: The Alaska' Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has received your request, dated July 2, 19'84, to substitute'a static pressure survey for a transient pressure survey on Prudhoe Bay Unit No. DS 6-9 well. An annua! transient oressure survey is now required from one well in each governm.e~tal section from which oil is being produced. The application states that the subject well was shut-in from June 30, 1983 through March 23, 1984, the date on which the static pressure survey was taken. The application further states that an accurate pressure was o.btained due to 267 daYs of shut-in time. By this letter the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. hereby waives the requirements of Rule 6(d) of Conservation Order No. 165 for the Prudhoe Bay Unit No. DS 6-9 well and will accept a static pressure survey on the well, pursuant to Rule 2 of Conservation Order No. 192. Yours very truly, ! Harry W. Kugler / Commissioner BY ORDER OF THE COM~fISSION be:l June 14, 1984 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 192.3 Re: The application of ARCO Alaska, Inc., to waive the taking of an initial productivity profile in Prudhoe Bay Unit No. DS 13-2A well until the well's cement channel has been repaired. Mr. D.. F. Scheve Regional Operations Manager ARCO Alaska, Inc. P. O. Box 100360 Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0360 Dear Mr. Scheve: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has received your request, dated June 12, 1984, to waive the initial produc- tivity profile for the Prudhoe Bay Unit No. DS 13-2A well. This profile is required by Rule 11 of Conservation Order No. 165, within six months after production commences. The application states that there ts a channel in the cement outside the production casing and ~mtil this channel ~.s repaired, the productivity profile would provide little useful information. It further states that the well is to be repaired in the third quarter of 1984 and that a productivity profile would be made within. 45 days after the well is returned to sustained production. By this letter, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission hereby waives the time stipulation for the requirements of Rule !1 of Conservation Order No. 165 for the subject well but. equirgs that. the in~tial productivity profile be run within 45 ays a~ter well. repalrs have been. com~l~ted and the well has Mr. D. F. Sc{ ~e June 14, 1984 Page 2 been retu_-'ned to sustained production. This waiver is pursuant to Rule 2 of Conservation Order No. 192. Yours very truly, Harry W. Kugler~ Co~issioner BY OD.ER OF THE COMMISSION be May 25, 1984 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO' 192.2 Re: The application of Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company, to substitute bottomhole pressure surveys in lieu of transient pressure surveys for Prudhoe Bay Unit wells numbered A-5, E-l, H-8, N-7, and Q-3. Mr. A. E. Leske Manager Reservoir Development Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company. Pouch 6-612 Anchorage, Alaska 99502 Dear Mr. Leske: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission received your application,' dated May 22, 1984, requesting an exception to Rule 6(c) of Conservation Order No. 165 which requires a tran- sient pressure survey for key wells in the reservoir.pressure surveillance program. The application states that Prudhoe Bay Unit wells numbered. A-5, E-l, H-8, N-7, and Q-3 have been shut-in either because of low productivity or reservoir management and request that a ~static bottomhole pressure survey on each well be substituted for the transient pressure survey. The Commission has examined the evidence available and concludes that the static bottomhole pressure surveys will provide the data necessary for use in the reservoir'pressure surveillance program. Therefore, by this letter, the Alaska Oil and Gas ComServation CommisSion hereby authorizes the taking of static pressure surveys in lieu of transient pressure surveys for Prudhoe Bay Unit wells numbered A-5, E-l, H-8, N-7, and Q-3 until the wells are returned to a producing status. This authorization is pursuant to Rule 2, of Conservation Order No. 192. Yours very truly, tlarry W. Kugle~' ' Commissioner BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION be March 29, 1984 A D M I N I S T R A T I V E A P P R O V A L NO,",z,', 1,9!'Z,.'~,1 Re: The application of ARCO Alaska, Inc. to substitute static bottomhole pressure surveys for transient pressure surveys in Prudhoe Bay Unit wells DS 3-10, DS 3-15, DS 3-18, DS 4-1, DS 4-5, DS 4-11, DS 9-1, DS 9-6, DS 9-1_.0, DS 16-1 and DS 16-9. Mr. D. F. Scheve Regional Operations Engineer ARCO Alaska, !nc. P., O. Box 100360 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 Dear Mr. Scheve, .Application for exceptions to Rule 6 of CO 165 was. received }{arch 23, 1984. Exception to CO 1.65 Rnle 6(c) for PBU wells DS 4-5 and DS 9-6 and exception to CO 165 Rule 6(d) was requested for PBU wells 'DS 3-10, DS 3-!5, DS 3-18, DS 4-1, DS 4-11, DS 9-1, DS 9-10, DS 16-1 and DS 16-9. ARCO Alaska,. Inc.'s application requests substitution of static 'bottomho!e'pressure surveys for the tranS~ent surveys required in Rule 6(e) and (d) of CO 165. These static pressure measurements Were taken during the scheduled F$2 shutdown (March 12-19) after a shat-in of approximately seven days. Pursuant to CO 188 and 192 it has been determined that static bottomhole pressure surveys serve the intent and purpose of'Rule 6 of CO 165 and may be substituted for the transient survey.~ The Alaska Oil and Gas'Conservation Commission hereby authorizes substitution of static bottomhote pressure surveys for transient surveys in PBU wells DS 3-10, DS' 3-15, DS 3.-18, DS 4-1, DS 4-5, DS 4-11, DS 9-!, DS 9-6, DS 9-10, DS 3~6-1 and DS 16-9 pursuant to Rule 2 of CO ].92. Your.s very truly, ,,, Lonnte C. Smith Commissioner BY OPJ)ER OF T}IE ARCO Alaska, InC{ Prudhoe B~ .-'ngineering Post Office Box 360 Anchorage. Alaska 99510 Telephone 907 263 4248 Donald F. Scheve Ii~'~ November 13, 1984 Regional Operations Engineer ~.,,9' Mr. C. V. Chatterton State of Alaska Division of Oil & Gas 3001 Porcupine Drive 'Anchorage, AK 99501 RE: Conservation Order No. 165, Rule 6C Dear Mr. Chatterton: ARCO Alaska, Inc. requests administrative approval from the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission to substitute a minimum 4-hour pressure fall-off survey on Prudhoe Bay Unit water injection wells 3-11 and 16-11 for 24-hour pressure transient surveys as required in Conservation Order No. 165, Rule 6C for the second half of the year 1984: Wells 3-11 and 16-11 are designated as key wells for pressure surveillance for the unit. Both wells have been converted to water injection. It is felt a minimum 4 to 6 hour pressure fall-off survey will provide an accurate reservoir pressure while avoiding the freeze-up problems which a longer test may cause. Also, previous falloff tests run across the field have illustrated that a 4-6 hour test is sufficient for determining average reservoir pressure. If you have any questions concerning this request, we will be available to discuss them at your convenience. Very truly yours, D. F. Scheve DFS:TAB:mjb cc: T. A. Billingsley J. L. Brady D. C. Cavin D. L. LaGroue E. W. Skaalure File 1.5-2.1 File 5.9 RECEIVED ARCO Alaska, Inc. Is a Subsidiary of AtlantlcRIchfleldCompany ARCO Alaska, In~i Post Office~ _.,.,x 100360 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 Telephone 907 276 1215 October 29, 1984 Mr. C. V. Chatterton State of Alaska Division of Oil & Gas 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage, AK 99501 RE: Conservation Order No. 165, Rule 6C Dear Mr. Chatterton: ARCO Alaska, Inc. requests administrative approval from the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission to substitute static pressure surveys on the following key wells for transient pressure surveys as required in Conservation Order No. 165, Rule 6C for the second half of the year 1984: Prudhoe Bay Unit Wells 1-4, 4-5, 11-2, 13-3 Two of the wells, 4-5 and 11-2, have been shut-in over a month and a static pressure survey will be run on them before the end of the year which will give an accurate reservoir pressure. Well 1-4 had a static pressure survey run on 10/22/84 after 6 days of being shut-in. Well 13-3 was also shut-in for 6 days before a static pressure was run on 9/17/84. Both surveys gave an accurate reservoir pressure. If you have any questions concerning this request, we will be available to discuss them at your convenience. Very truly yours, D. F. Scheve DFS:TAB:mjb Attachment cc: J. S. Baldauf T. A. Billingsley M. L. Bill D. C. Cavin C. Y. Chon S. D. Crane B. A. Iiams E. W. Skaalure File 1.5-2.1 ~JOV File 5.9 Ak~.s'?.,:3 0d & ~s Cons. Co~issior~ ARCO Alaska, Inc. is a Subsidiary of Atlan~icRichfieldCompany SOHIO ALASKA PETROLEUM COMPANY October 16, 1984 Mr, C, V. Chatterton Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99510 Dear Mr. Chatterton: 3111 "C" STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA TELEPHONE (907) 561-5111 MAIL: POUCH 6-612 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502-0612 Sohio Alaska Petroleum Company, operator of the western half of the Prudhoe Bay Unit, hereby requests an exception to Rule 6C of Conservation Order No. 165 for wells A-23, B-9 and Y-8. These three wells have been selected to fulfill the State requirement that a transient pressure survey be run annually in each producing governmental section. Ail three of these wells are shut-in, making transient pressure surveys impractical. Because the length of shut-in time for each of these wells exceeds 10 days, static bottom-hole pressure surveys will yield essen- tially the same reservoir pressures, as transient pressure surveys, Therefore, we request that static bottom-hole pressure surveys be accepted in lieu of transient pressure surveys for these three wells until they can be returned to normal production. Very truly yours, A. E. Leske Manager Reservoir Operations AEL: HET: kn 3763r RECEIVED OCT ! 9 Naska 0il & Gas Cons, Commission Anchorage PUS~iCAT THE At~CH(3RAGH TI' "% P.O. BOX 40 /-~,',~CHORAGE, A[:ASKA 995t0"'"0040 AK OIL & GAS 3301 PORCUPI~E DRIVE ANCHORAGE, ~K 99501 DEBBY M. 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Is the Alaska servotlon 'Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchor. age, Alaska 99S01. if'such o'protest Is timely {lied, o' hearir~ on the ,' matter will be held'~t thi atmve address'at 1:30 .PM o00ctg, be.r 19, 1983 at which tlWie Pr0Tes~- ants and others may be heard. If flo such protest Is timely, flied, the Commission .will .'co~lMder : the Issuance of the order with- ,, out"o hearing.' . c .'. Harry W. Kugler; · i:" Gomml~lon' . · ' · Alaska 011 and Gos " Conservation Commission p¢)!'o~ 6, ~m" '~ ',1; ~' , SUBSCRIBED A~D SY~Lti-<i,i TO BEFORE ~'ig TH,l.5.... ..... .......... 06 OA'Y' OF (DC'/', 1983 NOTARY PUBLIC OF YHE STATE OF' ALASKA MY COMmiSSION gXPiRES............... NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF ALASKA Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Re: The application of ARCO ALASKA, INC., dated September 27, 1983, requesting exceptions to Rule 6(b) and Rule il(a) of Conservation Order No. 165 for several wells in the Flow Station 3 Injection Project and the motion of the Commission to provide for administrative relief of Rule 6 and Rule 11 in the Prudhoe Bay Field. Notice is hereby given that ARCO Alaska, Inc. has requested the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to issue an order granting exceptions to Rule 6(b) and Rule 11(a) of Conservation Order No. 165 for several wells in the Flow Station 3 Injection Project. The exceptions are requested because a major upset of the project on May 26, 1983 required many wells to be shut-in, water injection to be highly restricted and operations involving pressure testing and productivity profiles to be modified. It has also become apparent that with seven years of production history in the Prudhoe Bay Field, the Commission needs adminis- trative flexibility to deal with the problems pertaining to the collection of productivity and reservoir pressure data. Parties who may be aggrieved if the order is issued granting the referenced request are allowed 10 days from the date of this publication in which to file a protest, in writing, stating in detail the nature of their aggrievement and their request for a hearing. The place of filing is the Alaska Oil and Gas Conserva- tion Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. If such a protest is timely filed, a hearing on the matter will be held at the above address at 1:30 PM on October 19, 1983 at which time protestants and others may be heard. If no such protest is timely filed, the Commission will consider the issu- ance of the order without a hearing. Commi s s i one r Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ARCO Alaska, Inc{ Prudhoe Bay Engineering Post Office Box 360 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 Telephone 907 263 4248 Donald F. Scheve Regional Operations Engineer September 27, 1983 Mr. C. V. "Chat" Chatterton State of Alaska Division of Oil & Gas 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage, AK 99501 RE: Flow Station 3 Injection Project Initial Surveillance Dear Mr. Chatterton: Since the May 26, 1983 mishap in the Flow Station 3 Injection Project miscible injectant facility, our efforts have been focused on main- taining reservoir pressure within the project area using the limited water injection volumes currently available and limiting withdrawal. As a result, the majority of the project wells have been shut in. This mode of operation is expected to continue through the remainder of the year, thereby necessitating, for some wells, an extension of time to meet initial surveillance requirements as stated in Conservation Order No. 165, Rules 6 and 11. Attached is a list of the affected wells. We request that static pressure surveys be substituted.in lieu of transient pressure surveys to satisfy Rule 6, and that an extension of the six-month time limit be granted for Rule 11. We propose to do the required initial productivity profiles on the affected wells within 45 days of when the wells are returned to production. Static surveys will be performed in the near future on those wells with no survey. Very truly yours, D. F. Scheve DFS:la Attachment File #1.5-2 #100.0 ARCO Alaska, Inc, Is a Subsidiary of AtiantlcRIchfleldCompany FS 3 Requiring Injection Project Wells Delayed Initial Surveillance Producer 6-17 13-2A 13-14 13-30 14-22 14-28 First Production 2/83 5/83 3/83 2/83 1/83 1/83 Required Date Prod. Profile/PBU 8/83 11/83 9/83 8/83 7/83 7/83 Comment Perforating incomplete; cement channel confirmed.