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III II ~~ II I ~I II I I III ReScanned BY: Maria Date: /s/ Comments about this file: Quality Checked Ill II~IIIIIINIIIN 10/6/2005 Orders File Cover Page.doc • INDEX CONSERVATION ORDER N0.347 1.) September 1, 1994 BP Exploration requests for an exemption 2.) October 11, 1994 Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication October 19, 1994 3.) November 4, 1993 Letter from AOGCC Re: Consolidation of Pool Rules- Prudhoe Bay Oil Pool 4.) November 10, 1993 Mailing to interest owners 5.) November 23, 1993 Letter from BP Re: Consolidation of Pool Rules for Prudhoe Bay Oil Pool 6.) February 28, 1994 AOGCC memorandum Re: Consolidation of Pool Rules 7.) May 19, 1994 Memorandum Re: Draft Consolidated Rules Prudhoe Oil Pool Conservation Order No. 347 w STATE OF ALASKA M ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage Alaska 99501-3192 Re: THE APPLICATION OF BP EXPLORATION ) Conservation Order No. 347 (ALASKA) INC. for an order exempting the ) Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field ) Milne Point Unit from the requirements of 20 AAC 25.280. ) Kuparuk River Field Kuparuk River Oil Pool Schrader Bluff Oil Pool November 17, 1994 IT APPEARING THAT: 1. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., operator of the Milne Point Unit, submitted an application on September 9, 1994 requesting exemption from the requirements of 20 AAC 25.280(a) and (b) for all wells in the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field. 2. Notice of public hearing was published in the Anchorage Daily News on October 11, 1994. 3. No protests to the application were filed with the commission. FINDINGS: 1. Operators must file an Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) and receive commission approval prior to performing well workovers (i.e., perforating or reperforating casing, well stimulation, pulling tubing, altering casing, and repairing wells). 20 AAC 25.280(a). 2. Current well activity in the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field, is dominated by the types of workover operations set forth in 20 AAC 25.280(a). 3. Wells in adjacent pools are drilled and completed similar to those in the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field. 4. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., as a principle North Slope operator, also routinely conducts well workover operations within these adjacent North Slope fields (e.g., Prudhoe Bay Field). 5. BP's procedures for well workovers have become standard and routine for wells within and adjacent to the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field. 6. Information regarding the well condition, well workover program, bottom-hole pressure and well control program must be submitted with an Application for Sundry Approval. 20 AAC 25.280(b). 7. The operator must submit a Well Completion or Recompletion Report and Log (Form 10-407) within 30 days after completing a well. 20 AAC 25.070. Most of the information (name, Conservation Order 34 Page 2 November 17, 1994 location, condition, downhole equipment, etc.) required with the Application for Sundry Approvals for well workovers also appears on Form 10-407. 8. The operator must maintain records and reports of well workovers for at least five years. 20 AAC 25.280(c) and 20 AAC 25.070. The operator must submit a complete well record, with copy of daily reports and tests, after completing well workovers on a Report of Sundry Well Operations (Form 10-404). 20 AAC 25. 280(d). 9. Conservation Order 173, Rule 8, as amended, requires periodic bottom hole pressure surveys in the Kuparuk River oil pool. Conservation Order 255, Rule 7, requires periodic pressure surveys in the Schrader Bluff oil pool. 10. Well workovers under 20 AAC 25.280 on development wells do not prompt additional requirements beyond the criteria imposed by regulation. 11. The commission has primacy for all Class II injection wells in the state. 12. Well workover operations on injection wells sometime prompt additional requirements such as mechanical integrity tests. 13. Commission inspectors routinely inspect drilling and well workover operations to ensure compliance with regulations. CONCLUSIONS::.:.. I. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. performs well workover operations in the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field in much the same manner as it has in other established fields on the North Slope. Those operations have become standard and routine. 2. BP's record of performance shows a long history of safe and responsible well workover operations. 3. Eliminating the requirements of 20 AAC 25.280(a) and (b) for all development wells in the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field, Kuparuk River oil pool and Schrader Bluff oil pool, will reduce filing and result in administrative efficiencies for both the operator and the AOGCC. 4. Eliminating the requirements of 20 AAC 25.280(a) and (b) for all development wells in the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field, Kuparuk River oil pool and Schrader Bluff oil pool, will not promote waste nor jeopardize correlative rights. 5. In order to administer the Class II UIC program, Form 10-403 must still be required prior to workovers on all service wells (i.e., gas injection, water injection, waste injection). 6. Subsequent report of workover operations (Form 10-404) must still be filed with the commission in order to keep well files current. 7. A current schedule of upcoming workover operations is necessary for the commission to exercise its compliance responsibilities. Conservation Order 34~ Page 3 NOW, THEREFORE IT I5 ORDERED THAT Rule 1 The requirements of 20 AAC 25.280(a) are hereby waived for all producible wells (i.e., development wells) in the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field, Kuparuk River oil pool and Schrader Bluff oil pool Rule 2 The operator of Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field, Kuparuk River oil pool and Schrader Bluff oil pool, shall provide the commission with a schedule of planned workover operations including the well and intended operation on a weekly basis. November 17 1994 DONE at Anchorage, Alaska ~~~~ ~rL d David W. John Alaska Oil and Commission r . '`~,.' '~ -_ ~ ~ta~ Cow Russell A. Douglass, Commissi er Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ,- ~ ~ _ r -- .. ~ ~ - --~_ T kerman Babcock, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission AS 31.05.0$0 provides that within 20 days a@er receipt of written notice of the entry of an order, a person affected by it may file with the Commission an application for rehearing. A request for rehearing must be received by 4:30 PM on the 23rd day following the date of the order, or next working day if a holiday or weekend, to be timely filed. The Commission shall grant or refixse the application in whole or in part within 10 days. The Commission can refuse an application by not acting on it within the 10-day period. An affected person has 30 days from the date the Commission refuses the application or mails (or otherwise distributes) an order upon rehearing, both being the final order of the Commission, to appeal the decision to Superior Court. Where a request for rehearing is denied by nonaction of the Commission, the 30 day period for appeal to Superior Court runs from the date on which the request is deemed denied (i.e., 10th day after the application for rehearing was filed). 47 w Memorandum To: The Commission Thru: Russ Douglass Fm: Jack Hartz Subj: Draft Consolidated Rules Prudhoe Oil Pool M State of Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission May 19, 1994 Attached is a "final" draft of a consolidated set of pool rules for the Prudhoe Oil Pool. The work group consisted of myself, Randy Frazier - BPX, and Mike Bill - ARCO. Exxon provided input to the draft through Jon Reichel. The consolidated rules follow the format of C.O. 145 for the most part with some exceptions which are noted in the draft. Rules outside of C.O. 145 were added and are indicated as new rules with a double underline. Where applicable, new wording is bold underlined and wording left out is shown as s~ilee fil~e>:tg#~. The intent of wording changes is to make contextual sense as consolidated rules in one document. There is no intent to change the meaning of the individual rules. Not all issues were completely resolved. Unresolved issues are footnoted with a bracketed number ,i.e., [ 1 ] at the end of the notable paragraph or rule. By inclusion in the document I am recommending we handle those issues as presented in this draft of the consolidated order. Clarifying and explanatory notes will be removed from the text when the motion is published. The document consists of a motion in the form of a hearing notice. Next is a preamble to the consolidation on page 1. The preamble explains the intent of the consolidation and the sources of the applicable rules. It also explains the historical references included with each rule. Pages 2 through 12 are the set of applicable rules including appropriate A.A.'s and letter approvals that have been issued over the years. The final two pages are explanatory notes which are not part of the consolidated order. Parts of the explanatory notes will be incorporated as findings and conclusions when the final consolidated order is written. I would like to explain the consolidation to the Commission and answer any questions prior to adopting the document for the final motion. The work group would like to review the final document and there was a desire by Mr. Scheve and Mr. Phillips to meet with the Commission prior to publishing the motion to settle any outstanding issues and / or discuss the ground rules prior to publication. copy: Bob Crandall M M Notice of Public Hearing STATE OF ALASKA Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has, acting upon its own motion in accordance with AS 31.05.060, scheduled a public hearing to consider consolidation of pool rules governing development of the Prudhoe Oil Pool, Prudhoe Bay Field. A consolidated pool rule for the Prudhoe Oil Pool has been prepared in order to bring together and organize in one document the existing orders and rules applicable to the Prudhoe Oil Pool. The Commission's objective is to improve the administrative function and the application of those rules and orders. It is not the purpose or intent of this consolidation to amend or supersede any individual rule or order currently in effect, or any action or approval taken pursuant to those rules and orders. The following Conservation Orders and associated Administrative Approvals and letter approvals were reviewed and the sections currently applicable to the Prudhoe Oil Pool were incorporated in the proposed consolidated pool rules: 78, 83B, 85, 87, 88, 96, 97, 98-B, 117, 117A, 118, 130, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 145, 145A, 148, 155, 160, 164, 165, 166, 167, 169, 174, 178, 180, 181, 183, 184, 185, 186, 188, 189, 192, 194, 195, 195.1, 195.2, 195.4, 197, 199, 200, 204, 208, 213, 214, 219, 220, 223, 224, 238, 258, 259, 279, 290, and 333. A person who may be harmed if the requested order is issued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 PM May ??, 1994 with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and request a hearing on the matter. If the protest is timely filed and raises a substantial and material issue crucial to the Commission's determination, a hearing on the matter will be held at the above address at 9:00 a.m. on June ??, 1994 in conformance with 20 AAC 25.540. If a hearing is to be held, interested parties may confirm this by calling the Commission's office, (907) 279-1433 after May ??, 1994. If no protest is timely filed, the Commission will consider the issuance of the order without a hearing. Russell A. Douglass Commissioner Published May ??, l 994. w DRAFT CONSOLIDATED POOL RLES PRfi'DHOE BAY FIELD PR~'DHOE OIL POOL Explanatory note: [ 1 ] This Consolidated Pool Rule for the Prudhoe Oil Pool has been prepared in order to bring together and organize in one document the existing orders and rules applicable to the Prudhoe Oil Pool. The objective of the Commission in consolidating prior orders is to improve the administrative functioning of the Commission and the application of those rules and orders. It is not the purpose or intent of this consolidation to amend or supersede any individual rule or order currently in effect, or any action or approval taken pursuant to those rules and orders. The hearing record for this rule includes the various Conservation Orders set forth below, and the hearing record and materials related to each such proceeding, which are incorporated by this reference. The following Conservation Orders and associated Administrative Approvals and letter approvals were reviewed and the sections currently applicable to the Prudhoe Oil Pool were incorporated in this Consolidated Pool Rule: 78, 83B, 85, 87, 88, 96, 97, 98-B, 117, 117A, 118, 130, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 145, 145A, 148, 155, 160, 164, 165, 166, 167, 169, 174, 178, 180, 181, 183, 184, 185, 186, 188, 189, 192, 194, 195, 195.1, 195.2, 195.4, 197, 199, 200, 204, 208, 213, 214, 219, 220, 223, 224, 238, 258, 259, 279, and 290. ~ 3 3 3 . The historical reference noted at the beginning of each rule states the previous orders leading to the current rule. The source of each applicable rule is noted at the end of the rule or paragraph. In this manner the historical path can be traced to prior documents. Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT Affected area. (C. O. 145, page 7, expansions/contractions of initial participating area) [ 2 ) NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED THAT the rules hereinafter set forth apply to the following described area referred to in this order as the affected area: UMIAT MERIDIAN T. ION., R. 12E., Sections: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12 T. lON., R. 13E., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 24 T. ION., R. 14E., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, l3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.28, 36 T. ION., R. 15E., all T. ION., R. 16E., 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 3l T. 11N., R. 11E., 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25 T. 11N., R. 12E., all T. 11N., R. 13E., all T. 11N., R. 14E., all T. 11N., R. 15E., all T. 11N., R. 16E., 17. 18. 19, 30, 31, 32 T. 12N., R. 10E.. 13, 24, T. 12N., R. 11E., 15, l6, 17, l8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 T. 12N., R. 12E., 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29.30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 T. 12N., R. 13E., 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3l, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 T. 12N., R. 14E., 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 T. 12N., R. 15E., 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 ,31 ,32, 33, 34, 35, 36 (Source: C. O. 145, page 7, expansions/contractions of initial participating area based on 3/21/86 letter K. Brown to Nelson and Heinze) Page 2 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT Rule ] Pool Definition and Changins the Affected Area (ref. C.O. 145) ~ The Prudhoe Oil Pool is defined as the accumulations of oil that are common to and which correlate with the accumulations found in the Atlantic Richfield -Humble Prudhoe Bay State No. 1 well between the depths of 8,110 and 8,680 feet. (Source: C.O. 145, Rule 1) By administrative approval, the ~ ~~e Commission may adjust the description of the affected area to conform to future changes in the initial participating area. (Source: C. O. 145, Rule 12) [ 6 ] Rule 2 Well Spacing (ref. C.O. 145, 174) There shall be no restrictions as to well spacing except that no pay shall be opened in a well closer than 500 feet to the boundary of the affected area. (Source: C.O. 174, Rule 2) Rule 3 Casing and Cementing Requirements (ref. C.O. 145, 238) (a) Conductor casing shall be set at least 75 feet below the surface and sufficient cement shall be used to fill the annulus behind the pipe to the surface. Rigid high density polyurethane foam may be used as an alternate to cement, upon approval by the Commission. The Commission may also administratively approve other sealing materials upon application and presentation of data which show the alternate is appropriate based on accepted engineering principles. (Source: C.O. 238, 3a) (b) Surface casing to provide proper anchorage for equipment, to prevent uncontrolled flow, to withstand anticipated internal pressure, and to protect the well from the effects of permafrost thaw-subsidence or freeze-back loadings shall be set at least 500 feet, measured depth, below the base of the permafrost but not below 5000 feet true vertical depth. Sufficient cement shall be used to fill the annulus behind the casing to the surface. The surface casing shall have minimum axial strain properties of 0.5% in tension and 0.7% in compression. (Source: C.O. 238, 3b) (c) Alternate casing programs may be administratively approved by the Commission upon application and presentation of data which show the alternatives are appropriate, based upon accepted engineering principles. (Source: C.O. 238, 3c) Page 3 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT Rule 4 Blowout Prevention Equipment and Practice (ref. C.O. 145) (a) The use of blowout prevention equipment shall be in accordance with good established practice and all equipment shall be in good operating condition at all times. All blowout prevention equipment shall be adequately protected to ensure reliable operation under the existing weather conditions. All blowout prevention equipment shall be checked for satisfactory operation during each trip. (Source: C.O. 145, Rule 4a) (b) Before drilling below the conductor string, each well shall have installed at least one remotely controlled annular type blowout preventer and flow diverter system. The annular preventer installed on the conductor casing shall be utilized to permit the diversion of hydrocarbons and other fluids. This low pressure, high capacity diverter system shall be installed to provide at least the equivalent of a 6-inch line with at least two lines venting in different directions to insure downwind diversion and shall be designed to avoid freeze-up. These lines shall be equipped with full-opening butterfly type valves or other valves approved by the C-eti~ee Commission. A schematic diagram, list of equipment, and operational procedure for the diverter system shall be submitted with the application Permit to Drill or Deepen (Form 10-401) for approval. The above requirements may be waived for subsequent wells drilled from a multiple drill site. (Source: C.O. 145, Rule 4b) (c) Before drilling below the surface casing all wells shall have three remotely controlled blowout preventers, including one equipped with pipe rams, one with blind rams and one annular type. The blowout preventers and associated equipment shall have 3000 psi working pressure and 6000 psi test pressure. (Source: C.O. 145, Rule 4c) (d) Before drilling into the Prudhoe Oil Pool, the blowout preventers and associated equipment required in (c) above shall have 5000 psi working pressure rating and 10,000 psi test pressure rating, (Source: C.O. 145, Rule 4d) (e) The associated equipment shall include a drilling spool with minimum three-inch side outlets (if not on the blowout preventer body), a minimum three-inch choke manifold, or equivalent, and a fill-up line. The drilling string will contain full-opening valves above and immediately below the kelly during all circulating operations with the kelly. Two emergency valves with rotary subs for all connections in use will be conveniently located on the drilling floor. One valve will be an inside blowout preventer of the spring-loaded type. The second valve will be of the manually- operated ball type, or any other type which will perform the same function. (Source: C.O. 145, Rule 4e) Page 4 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT (f) All ram-type blowout preventers, kelly valves, emergency valves and choke manifolds shall be tested to required working pressure when installed or changed and at least once each week thereafter. Annular preventers shall be tested to 50% recommended working pressure when installed and once each week thereafter. Test results shall be recorded on written daily records kept at the well. (Source: C.O. 145, Rule 4fj Rule 5 Automatic Shut-in Equipment (ref. C.O. 145, 333) (a) Upon completion, each well shall be equipped with: i. a fail-safe automatic surface safety valve (SSV) capable of preventing uncontrolled flow. ii. a fail-safe automatic subsurface safety valve (SSSV), unless other types of subsurface valve are approved by the Commission, installed in the tubing string below the base of permafrost and capable of preventing uncontrolled flow. (b) A well that is not capable of unassisted flow of hydrocarbons, as determined by a "no flow" performance test witnessed by a Commission representative, is not required to have afail-safe automatic SSSV. (c) Subsurface safety valves may be temporarily removed for not more than 30 days as part of routine well operations or repair without specific notice to, or authorization by the Commission. i. Written notification will be required for those wells that will have SSSV's removed longer than the 30 day period. ii. Wells with SSSV's removed shall be identified by a clearly visible sign or tag on the wellhead stating that the valve has been removed, reason for removal and the date of removal. iii. A list of wells with SSSV's removed, removal dates, reasons for removal, and estimated reinstallation dates must be maintained current and available for Commission inspection on request. (d) The Low Pressure Sensor (LPS) systems shall not be deactivated except during repairs to the LPS, while engaged in active well work or well operations. During times when the LPS is deactivated, the pad must be manned at all times or the well shut-in at the wellhead and manifold building. Repairs to the LPS must be completed within 24 hours or the well must be shut-in at the well head and at the manifold building. i. Wells with a deactivated LPS shall be identified by a clearly visible sign or tag on the safety valve control panel stating the date the LPS was deactivated. ii. A list of wells with the LPS deactivated, the dates and reasons for deactivating, and the estimated re-activation dates must be maintained current and available for Commission inspection on request. Page 5 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT (e) The safety valve systems must be maintained in working condition at all times unless the well is shut in and secured, or the well is being operated in conformance with other sections of this rule. (f) Upon proper application or its own motion, the Commission may administratively waive or amend the requirements of this rule as long as the change does not promote waste, jeopardize correlative rights or compromise ultimate recovery, and is based on sound engineering principles. (g) A representative of the Commission will witness performance tests as prescribed by the Commission to confirm that the SSV, SSSV and all associated equipment are in proper working condition. (Source: C.O. 333) [ 3 ] Rule 6 Pressure Survevs (ref. C.O. 145, 165, 192, 208, 213, 220, A.A. 220.1) (a) Prior to regular production, a static bottom hole or transient pressure survey shall be taken on each well. (Source: C.O. 220, Rule l ) A minimum of 95 and 87 static bottomhole or transient pressure surveys shall be run annually in the Western Operating Area and Eastern Operating Area, respectively. These surveys are needed to effectively monitor reservoir pressure in the Prudhoe Oil Pool. The surveys required in files-1 ~ of this erg rule may be used to fulfill the minimum requirements. (Source: C.O. 220, Rule 6) ~ Data from the surveys required in D••'~~ ' °--'' '' (a) and (b) of this e~e~ rule shall be filed with the Commission by the last day of the month following the month in which each survey is taken. Form 10-412, Reservoir Pressure Report, shall be used to report the data from these surveys. Data submitted shall include rate, pressure, time, depths, temperature and any well condition necessary for the complete analysis of each survey. The datum for the pressure surveys is 8800 feet subsea. Transient pressure surveys obtained by a shut in buildup test, an injection well pressure fall-off test, amulti-rate test or an interference test are acceptable. Other quantitative methods may be administratively approved by the Commission. (Source: C.O. 220, Rule 7) €~- ~ Results and data from any special reservoir pressure monitoring techniques, tests, or surveys shall also be submitted as prescribed in 7 (c) of this rule erfle~. (Source: C.O. 220, Rule 8) #~ (e) By administrative approval the Commission may grant time extensions and waive requirements of this rule ems, and by administrative order the Commission may require additional pressure surveys in Role 3 ~ of this rule e~ef. (Source: C.O. 220, Rule 5) [4] Page 6 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT Rule 8 Gas Venting or Flaring (ref. C.O. 145, 197) The venting or flaring of gas is prohibited except as may be authorized by the Commission in cases of emergency or operational necessity. However, upon application by the operators, the venting or flaring of gas may be authorized by the Commission to permit testing of wells in areas of the pool where access to pool gas gathering facilities is not prudent. (Source: C.O. 197) Rule 9 Gas-Oil Contact Monitoring (ref. C.O. 145, 165, 192, 208, 213, A.A. 213.39) (a) Prior to initial sustained production, a cased or open hole neutron log shall be run in each well. (Source: C.O. 165, Rule 9a) This requirement is waived for waterflood/EOR areas encompassed by the expanded Prudhoe Bay Miscible Gas Project outlined in C.O. 290, e~~g which excludes Drill Sites 4 and 11, ~~ but includes structurally low areas west of S and M pads, and an area east of R pad adjacent to and influenced by WF/EOR operations. (Source: A.A. 213.39, excerpts from paragraph 1 and 3) [ 5 ] (b) A minimum of 40 repeat cased hole neutron log surveys shall be run annually. (Source: C.O. 208, Rule 4) (~ ~ The neutron logs run on any well and those required in (a) and (b) of this rule shall be filed with the Commission by the last day of the month following the month in which the logs were run. (Source: C.O. 165, Rule 9d) {#~ ~ By administrative approval, the Commission may delay, modify or waive the logging requirements of D••'~ " ~` ~'~--~~~•°`~~-- ^-a~- "'~ "` this rule and by administrative order, the Commission may require additional wells to be logged. (Source: C.O. 213, Rule 3) Rule 11 Productivity Profiles (ref. C.O. 145, 165, 192, 208, 213, A.A. 213.40) (a) A spinner flow meter or tracer survey shall be run in each well during the first six months the well is on production. (Source: C.O. 165, Rule 11 a) [ 5 ] This requirement is waived for wells completed with a single perforated interval, or with perforations in a single reservoir zone including highly deviated (greater than 65 degrees) and horizontal wells ~~ `'~~ n~•a~.,.,. ^" ""~', (Source: A.A. 213.40 paragraph 3) Page 7 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT (b) Follow up surveys shall be performed on a rotating basis so that a new production profile is obtained on each well periodically. Nonscheduled surveys shall be run in wells which experience an abrupt change in water cut, gas-oil ratio, or productivity. (Source: C.O. 165, Rule 1 lb) (c) The complete spinner flow meter or tracer data and results shall be recorded and filed with the Commission by the last day of the month following the month in which each survey is taken. (Source: C.O. 165, Rule 1 l c) (d) The Commission may administratively approve alternate methods and time periods in the enforcement of this rule provided that the data obtained is appropriate for monitoring the Prudhoe Oil Pool- or ~ may waive the requirements of (a), (b) and (c)_ a~ [B]y administrative order the Commission may specify additional surveys other than the surveys submitted under (a), (b) and (c) of this rule. (Sources: C.O. 208, Rule 8 and C.O.213, Rule 2) (Suggest deleting. Covered by the initial explanatory comment.) [ 7 j , LIIIT TJl ITVl. , (Suggest deleting. Covered by the initial explanatory comment.) [ 7 Rule 15 Pool Off-Take Rates (ref. C.O. 145, 2l4) The maximum annual average oil oi~take rate is 1.5 million barrels per day plus condensate production. The maximum annual average gas ofl~ake rate is 2.7 billion standard cubic feet per day, which contemplates an annual average gas pipeline deiivery sales rate of 2.0 billion standard cubic feet per day of pipeline quality gas when treating and transportation facilities are available. Daily ofl}ake rates in excess of these amounts are permitted only as required to sustain these annual average rates. The annual average oi~ake rates as specified shall not be exceeded without the prior written approval of the ~-~~e Commission. Annual average of~take rates mean the daily average rate calculated by dividing the total volume produced in a calendar year by the number of days in the year. However, in the first calendar year that large gas ofl~ake rates are initiated, following the completion of a large gas sales pipeline, the annual Page 8 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT average oil3ake rate for gas shall be determined by dividing the total volume of gas produced in the calendar year by the number of days remaining in the year following initial delivery to the large gas sales pipeline. ~~ ~, (Source: C.0.214) The paragraph is redundant and could be eliminated. Rute 16 Facility Gas Flaring (ref. C. O. 145A, 219) (a) The flaring of gas is approved to maintain safety flares and to permit purging of the gas handling equipment at the rates specified for the following facilities. The daily average rate shall be calculated on a monthly basis. Facility Approved Rate A. Gathering Center No. l 1,100 MCFfD B. Gathering Center No. 2 1,100 MCFlD C. Gathering Center No. 3 1,100 MCFlD D. Flow Station No. 1 1,000 MCF/D E. Flow Station No. 2 1,000 MCF/D F. Flow Station No. 3 1,000 MCF/D G. Field Fuel Gas Unit & Central Compressor Plant 1,000 MCF1D H. Central Gas Facility 3,000 MCF/D (Source: C.O. 219, Rule 1) After the commencement of any flaring i ncident at any facility arising from an emergency or operational necessity, the Operator shall take the following action: ~tl. Initiate appropriate action and procedures so that flaring can be terminated as soon as reasonably possible and the flaring can be minimized during the flaring period. $2. Production shall be curtailed to minimize flaring as soon as reasonably possible. (Source: C.O. 145A, Rule 2) ,~ Flaring as a result of an emergency or operational necessity shall not be permitted longer than a total of twelve (l2) hours after the commencement of each such incident without approval of the Commission or its designated representative. (Source: C.O. 145A, Rule 3) Page 9 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT Upon the request of the Operator to flare for more than a total of twelve (12) hours, a member of the ~ Commission or its designated representative may verbally approve the request for a period not to exceed five (5) days beyond the twelve (12) hour period provided for in ~1e3 ~ above. The following information shall be given to the ~~ Commission or its designated representative upon request for such approval: X41. The facility at which the flaring is occurring. $2. Description of the flaring incident and cause. E3. Time of commencement. D4. Estimated time of termination. E5. Volume of gas flared. E6. Estimate of gas volume to be flared. 67. Action being taken to minimize and eliminate flaring. (Source: C.O. 145A, Rule 4) ~ A request in writing must be submitted by the Operator in order to obtain written administrative approval to flare beyond the period provided in D•~ d above. (Source: C.O. 145A, Rule 5) t~, j' On a monthly basis the Operator shall submit a written report to the ~ ~~z Commission on all flaring incidents that result from an emergency or operational necessity. The report shall be due by the ZOth day of the month following the reporting month. The report shall contain the following information for each flaring incident: X41. The facility at which the flaring occurred. 132. Time of commencement and termination of flaring, E3. Description of the flaring incident and cause. ~4. Volume of gas flared. E5. Action taken to eliminate the cause for the flaring incident. (Source: C.O. 145A, Rule 6) ~ Following a ten (10) day notice to the operator of any production facility the ~~ez Commission may change the volumes of gas allowed to be flared for safety. (Source: C.O. 145A, Rule ?) Rule 17 Annual Surveillance ReportinE (ref. C.O. 165, 186, 195, 208, 223, 224, 279, AA 279.1) ~ An annual Prudhoe Oil Pool surveillance report will be required by April 1 of each year. The report shall include but is not limited to the following: 1. Progress of enhanced recovery project(s) implementation and reservoir management summary including engineering and geotechnical parameters. 2. Voidage balance by month of produced fluids, oil, water and gas, and injected fluids, gas, water, low molecular weight hydrocarbons, and any other injected substances (which can be filed in lieu of monthly Forms 10-413 for each FOR aroiect). [ 5 ) Page 10 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT (Source C.O. 279, Rule 7 and A.A. 279.1 excerpt from paragraph 3) 3. Analysis of reservoir pressure surveys within the field. 4. Results and where appropriate, analysis of production logging surveys, tracer surveys and observation well surveys. Results of gas movement and gas-oil contact surveillance efforts including a summary of wells surveyed and analysis of gas movement within the reservoir. The analysis shall include map(s) and/or tables showing the locations of various documented gas movement mechanisms as appropriate. (Source: C.O. 279, Rule 7) Upon its own motion or upon written request, the Commission may administratively amend this e~eF rule so long as the change does not promote waste nor jeopardize correlative rights and is based on sound engineering principles. (Source: C.O. 279, Rule 8) Rule 18 Prudhoe Bav Miscible Gas Project (PBMGP) (ref. C.O. 195, 290) ~ Expansion of the PBMGP and infill expansion of miscible gas injection in the NWFB is approved for the 58,600 acre portion of the Prudhoe Oil Pool defined in the record. (Source: C.O. 290, Rule 1) j~ An annual report submitted to the Commission detailing performance of the PBMGP and outlining compositional information for the current miscible iniectant iMI~ necessary to maintain miscibility under anticipated reservoir conditions. (Source: C.O. 290, Rule 2) ~ The operator will maintain a pressure differential of at least 250 psi between the minimum miscibility pressure ~MMP~ of the MI and the prevailing reservoir pressure at the time of injection. This differential is based on a projected prevailing reservoir pressure decline of no more than 30 psi/year over the life of the project. (Source: C.O. 290, Rule 4) The operators are directed to continue investigating options to mitigate pressure decline and to provide an annual progress report to the Commission. (Source: C.O. 290, Rule 5) ~ Upon its own motion or upon written request, the Commission may amend this e~ rule by administrative action if the change does not promote waste, violate correlative rights, nor jeopardize ultimate recovery, and is based on sound engineering principles. (Source: C.O.290, Rule 6) Rule 19 Waiver of GOR Limitation (ref. 8/22/86 letter) Page 11 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT [T]he Commission 1~}~ waives the requirements of 20 AAC 25.240(b) e€-t~e ~~~s for all oil wells in the Prudhoe Oil Pool of the Prudhoe Bay Field so long as the gas from the wells is being returned to the pool, or so long as the additional recovery project is in operation. (Source: Letter 8/22/86, L. Smith to Heinze/Nelson, paragraph 3) [ 8 ] C.O. 258) The requirements of 20 AAC 25.280(a) are waived for those wells in the Prudhoe Oil Pool of the Prudhoe Bay Field. (Source: C.0.258) Rule 21 Watertlooding (ref. 3/20/81 letter Hamilton to Nelson/Norgaard) The Commission approves the additional recovery application for waterflooding in the Prudhoe Oil Pool : subject to the requirements listed in Rule 17 above. Any proposed changes must be submitted to the Commission. The Commission will review these proposed changes and will approve those that it feels are appropriate. (Source: Letter 3/20/81, Hamilton to Nelson/Norgaard, paragraph 3 - 7) [ 8 ] D~;e- Wording suggested by Exxon [ 9 ] Page 12 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT Field Rule Consolidation Notes on Items to 6e Resolved: Items appearing in bold underline are wording changes or additions to make the rule read as part of the current document. ~i1c~~~l~rettgH~s represent words left out to make the context relevant to the current document or situation. [ 1 ] Page 1, Explanatory Note: The wording in this section needs to be finalized. the first paragraph was suggested by Exxon and is acceptable to the ARCO and BP members of the work group. [ 2 ] Page 2, Affected Area: The area descriptions listed in Bold reflect the current definition of the Initial Participating Area (based on letter from K. Brown to Nelson and Heinze, 3(21/86, with table attached entitled Prudhoe Bay Unit Oil Rim and Gas Cap Participating Areas as of 12:01 a.m., September 1, 1985), the basis used in C. O. 145 for defining the Affected Area. An action to update the description of the Affected Area could take place at any time, based on the authority in the Rule 12. These changes are listed since this action may take place prior to the consolidation, however if there is no official action, the entries in Bold will be removed. [ 3 ] Page 5, Rule 5 Automatic Shut-In Equipment: A formal revision to Rule 5 is expected to be enacted prior to the consolidation. The revised wording will be substituted for this text if/when that action takes place. [ 4 ] Page 6 & 7, Rules 7 and 10: The entire text and scope of these two Rules originally contained in C. O. 145 has been revised and ultimately repealed by later Conservation Orders. References to these Rules have been left in this draft to avoid confusion and to acknowledge the history of these Rules. The work group realizes that there may be some value to maintaining these references, however they add clutter to the document. The ARCO and BP members of the work group recommend that appropriate references be included in the Findings and/or Conclusions sections of a Consolidated Order, but that the actual text not contain these sections and the Rules be renumbered to make the document more usable in the future. [ 5 ] Pages 7 & I1, Rules 9a, l la and 17a2: These sections contain wording which waive the requirements in each rule in certain specific circumstances and have application to future field operations or to future reporting. These waivers were granted by the AOGCC as Administrative Approvals. The wording was taken from the AA's and is included to make the document more usable for the future by listing all pertinent requirements and exclusions in one place. The ARCO and BP members of the work group recommend that these actions be included in the text of the Consolidated Order and an explanation be included in the Findings and/or Conclusions. [ 6 ] Page 2, Rule l2 Changing the Affected Area: This rule could be combined with Rule 1 to keep all references to definition of the Pool in one location in the Order. The ARCO and BP members of the work group recommend Rule 12 be combined with Rule l to simplify and streamline the document. Page 13 Prudhoe Oil Pool Consolidated Field Rules May 19, 1994 DRAFT [ 7 J Pages 8, Rule 13 Orders Canceled and Rule 14 Approvals Redesignated: These Rules refer to actions surrounding the adoption of C. O. 145. The work group realizes that there may be some value to maintaining these references, however they add clutter to the document. The ARCO and BP members of the work group recommend that appropriate references be included in the Findings and/or Conclusions sections of a Consolidated Order and the specific orders referenced be included in the list on Page 1, but that the actual text not contain these sections. The Rules would then be renumbered. [ 8 J Page 12, Rules 19 and 21: These sections are included for completeness to acknowledge two actions approved by letter rulings from the AOGCC. The ARCO and BP members of the work group recommend these actions be included in the text of the Consolidated Order and an explanation be included in the Findings and/or Conclusions. [ 9 ] Page 12, Rule 22: This section was proposed by Exxon. The ARCO and BP members of the work group do not endorse inclusion of this proposed Rule in the consolidation. Work Group Members: Jack Hartz, AOGCC Mike Bill, ARCO Randy Frazier, BP Note: Page number references above are based on the draft printed with Times New Roman 12 as the font and margins set at 7". Page 14 ~s Memorandum CONfI~ENTIdLN State of Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission February 28, 1994 To: Dave Johnston From: Jack Hartz Re: Prudhoe Poo Rules Consolidation The attached memo from Rob Mintz represents his opinions and answers to question I previously posed to him regarding consolidating Prudhoe pool rules. The memo will help guide the Commission in this effort. and will also set some'informal' precedent for future consolidation efforts. The following are the salient points I gathered from each paragraph. 1. The Commission should allow public input by following the public notice and opportunity for public hearing procedures we normally use. Testimony can be limited to the accuracy and completeness of consolidating the old rules into a new consolidated order, i.e., there is no need to testify as to the merits nor provide evidence to support those -rules which are to be consolidated. 2. It is desirable to incorporate the letter rulings that approved the waterflood and granted exception to the GDR limitation in a consolidated order because they are relevant to ongoing activities in pool operations. 3. Provide a citation for the. source for each rule and completely list all actions which are being consolidated and superseded. 4. Regarding historical hearing records and applications, provide a statement that the Commission's purpose is to consolidate in one new order all currently effective provisions of previous orders and actions establishing or implementing Prudhoe Pool Rules and that it will continue to rely on the original records and data that supported the decisions being consolidated. 5. State which previous orders and actions are consolidated and superseded at the effective date of a consolidated order. In addition, state that past compliance will be governed by orders and actions in effect at the time. The suggestions and opinions are helpful in this project and should be applicable to other rule consolidations. I plan to proceed using the memo as guidance. If you see any problems in this approach or have any questions about issues related to Prudhoe rules consolidation, let me know. xc: Russ Douglass Tuckenman Babcock ~~ ARCO AI ska Inc. " a " BP EXPLORATION November 23, 1993 Mr. J. D. Hartz Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Ref.: Consolidation Of Pool Rules For Prudhoe Bay Oil Pool Dear Jack: In response to Mr. D. W. Johnson's request dated November 4, 1993, we designate the following as our representatives to assist you in this effort: • ARCO Alaska, Inc. Mike Bill 263-4254 • BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. Randy Frazier 564-4556 Mike and Randy will be contacting you in the near future. Sincerely, ~~ C. J. Phillips Manager, BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. PBU Operations Engineering ~i'~~~ D. F. Scheve Manager, ARCO Alaska, Inc. PB Operations Engineering RECEIVED pEC - } 1993 ,~ta;ka u~- & Gas Cons. Conrrission Anchorapo Co-Operators, Prudhoe Bay Unit BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. ARCO Alaska, Inc. Post Office Box 196612 Post Office Box 100360 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6612 Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0360 Telephone (907) 561-5111 Telephone (907) 276-1215 ~4 WALTER J. HlCKEt GOVERNOR ALASKA OII, A1~tD GAS 3001 PORCUPINE DRIVE COI~SERQATIOl~t COMMISSIOI~T aNCt+oRaoE, au-slu- 995o,-34s2 PHONE: (90~ 279-1433 TEIECOPY; (907) 278-7542 1 November 10, 1993 Mr. C. J. Phillips Mr. D. F. Scheve Manager Manager BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc; ARCO Alaska, Inc. PB Petroleum Engineering PB Operations, Engineering P O Box 19bb12 P O Box 100360 Anchorage, AK 99519-6612 Anchorage, AK 99510-0360 j Re: Consolidation of Pool Rules - -Prudhoe Bay Oil Pool Gentlemen: A copy of David W. Johnston's letter of November 4, 1993 has been sent to the following .interest owners who were inadvertently omitted from the original copy list. Texaco, Shell Western E & P, Marathon, Louisiana Land and Exploration Company and Amerada Hess.. Very truly yours, ~Iw~. ~,~a Diana L. Fleck Executive Secretary '~ya txdo~tnr~ z~n sec}'+'fre/ paper h Y G.t1 r The following are interests owners of the Prudhoe Bay Oil Unit. • Mobil Oil Company Exxon N. H. Smith, Jr. G. T. Theriot FAX (713) 775-4118 ~ FAX (713) 656-7100 Phillips Petroleum Company Marathon W. B. North/R. L. Nesvold L. R. Dartex FAX (713) 669-7004 FAX 564-6489 Texaco Louisiana Land and Exploration Company R. W. Hill J. E. Orth FAX (303) 793-4450 FAX (303) 830-0686 Chevron Amerada Hess L. S. Mathis R. W. Mullins FAX (713) 754-5787 FAX (918) 599-4811 Shell Western E & P BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. R. G. Blackburn C. J. Phillips FAX 263-9618 P O Box 196612 Anchorage, AK 99519-6612 ARCO Alaska, Inc. D. F. Scheve P O Box 100360 Anchorage, AK 99510-0360 ~3 ~r ~~ 0 ~ ~ O ~ WALTER J. H/CKEL, GOVERNOR ALASIfiA OIL A1~TD GA5 3001 PORCUPINE DRIVE C01~T,rlEIi~TATI01~ COMMISSIOl~ ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-3192 PHONE: (907) 279-1433 TELECOPY; (907) 276-7542 November 4, 1993 Mr. C.J. Phillips Mr. D.F. Scheve Manager Manager BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. ARCO Alaska, Inc. PB Petroleum Engineering PB Operations, Engineering P.O. Box 196612 P.O. Box 100360 Anchorage, AK 99519-6612 Anchorage, AK 99514-0360 Re: Consolidation of Pool Rules--Prudhoe Bay Oil Pool Gentlemen: I am requesting ARCO Alaska, Inc. and BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc., as joint operators, to each designate a representative to work with Commission staff on consolidation of Prudhoe Bay oil pool rules. The Commission believes that overall efficiency will improve for both industry and the Commission if the numerous conservation orders governing development of Prudhoe Bay are consolidated under one all inclusive order for the pool. have asked Jack Hartz, Senior Petroleum Engineer, to lead this effort on behalf of the Commission. Please contact Mr. Hartz directly with the name of your representative. C;hatrman cc. Sack Hartz Exxon Corporation Chevron Phillips Petroleum Mobil Oil Company !~'1~? [~rurteti rrn rFry'Ctpd C?a~r~r h :~ `":.I'1. ~2 ~~ ~~ Notice of Public Hearing STATE OF ALASKA Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Re: The application of BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. for exception to 20 AAC 25.280 for t}ie Milne Point Unit/Kupaiuk River Field, Kuparuk River and Schrader Bluff oil pools. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. by letter dated September. 1, 1994 has requested an exception to the provisions of 20 AAC 25.280(a). The exception would eliminate the requirement for filing a form i0-403 (Application for Sundry Approvals) prior to initiating certain workover operations on wells in the Kuparuk River and Sclu-ader Bluff oil pools of the Milne Point Unit/Kuparuk River Field. A person who may be harmed if the requested order is issued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 p.tn. October 26, 1994 with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Cottunission (hereinafter the Commission), 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and request a hearing on the matter. If the protest is timely filed and raises a substantial and material issue crucial to the Commission's deteiYnination, ahearing on the matter will be held at the above address at 9:00 a.tn. on November 17, 1994 in confoi7nance with 20 AAC 25.540. If a hearing is to be held, interested parties may confirm this by calling the Commission's office, (907) 279-1433 after October 24, 1994. If no protest is filed, the Commnission will consider the issuance of the order without a hearing. If you are a person with a disability who may need a special modification in order to cotmnent or to attend the public hearing, please contact Diana Fleck at 279-1433 no later than November 10, 1994. G'. Russell A. Douglass Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Published October 11, 1994 ~~13737 ~ • STOF 0330 AO-02514014 $60.80 AFFIDAVIT OF P UBLICATION STATE OF ALASKA ~ N°'i`a ~ P°°""*~r'"9 STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT \ / Ataska oil and bas Conservation Commissiaa SS. Eva M Kaufmann being first duly Re; The application of @P Expbration {Afaska). inc. for sworn on oath deposes and Says exeepifon io ?b AAC 25.280 for the Mites Point Unit/Kuparuk that she is the Advertising River Field, Kuparuk River and Schr~fer Idluff Oitpools. Representative of the Anchorage BP Exploration {Alaska) e~. by litter datod SSepterrt1tl~her 1, 1944 hasrequested en extep- Daily News, a daily newspaper. tWn to me provisiofts of AAC 2&. ${i That said newspaper has been Y {a). The ex4Mitioh would etiminate~ tt~ rega(re• - approved by the Third Judicial meM for filln9 d :form 10.403 (Application for sumky ap• Court, Anchorage, Alaska, and it provalSl:pr(or to initiatirili eer• fain ~~ pperations on now and has been published in the wells in tke Kuparuk River and sehrader Bhiff oil pooh pf English language continually as a fihe M(Ine'POint UniT/KUparUk River Field. daily newspaper in Anchorage, A person who may be harm ed if the .requested order fs Alaska, and it is now and during all issued may Rle a written pro test pria' M 4:00 p.m. October said time was printed in an office 26, 1944 with the Alaska Oif :and Gas Conservatigri _tom- maintained at the aforesaid place of mission ..{hereinafter itle tom miasigri), cool Porcupine. publication of said newspaper. prive, Anchorage, Afaska 999Dt,~ldrequestaheafipgon That the annexed is a copy of an the matter. tf tfie protest is. timely filed ~d raises a twb- advertisement as it was published stantial and material issue. crucial to the cgmmissigns in regular issues (and not in tleterminetion, a hearing on the matter wiirlie new at fne supplemental form) of said above address at 9:00 a.m~ on `o ~a ma e~f ~ '~o l ~ cu newspaper on: f x h A a . sa hearing'is to be held, Interest- Oc t Ober 11 , ed partieg may confirm ibis Dy calllhg the Commissipn'softice ,1994 (907) 2791433 after October 24, 1941. If no protest is flied, the and that such newspaper WaS Commissioh will consider ine lssuanceofiheorderwithouta regularly distributed to its hearing. If you are a person wfih a~ disabalir who mar need a subscribers during all of said . spedal moaitlcation in order ' period. That the full amount of the to comment or to attend tho': public hearing, please coMad fee charged for the foregoing biana Fleck at 279•:1433 no later than tlovember w, 1444. publication is not in excess of the is/Russen a. Douglass, Commtsaioner, Alaska off rate charged private individuals. and Gas Conservation I' bo m ~ t 1 A PU O ct 1, 149 e ~~~~ " signed ~ ~,/ Eva M. Kaufmann Classed Advertising Rep. 257-4296 Subscribed and swto bet a me this .~... day of ~~~:~:, 1994 ,~ . . ~. ~ G Notary lic in and for the State of Alaska. Third Division Anchorage, Alaska MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ......... JULY 24,1996..........19...... STATE OF ALASKA ADVERTISING ORDER F ~~ccC 3041 Porcupine Drive Anch4ra~e, AI{ 9950]. M ADVERTISING ORDER NO. ~Z~5~Z~F"~~~ 2f~ AO• Diana Fieek Ii0/12 I ,,,,,,, 2 79 -1 ~ 3 3 10/19194 T ~ Saar Publi~lh,>2g Cof~pany ~ 16941 ~1 Eagle river Loop ~d B Esge diver, AK 99577-7499. f- SPEGAL INSTRUCTIONS: I .S H E R AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA R E M I N D S R- S2TATE OF Q,~(1.~ ss ~~ C~tfr~DIVISION. BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED, A NOTARY.PUBLIC THIS DAY PERSONALLY APPEARED ~ I ~t,V~-1~WH0, BEING FIRST DULY SWORN, ACCORDING TO LAW, SAYS THAT HElSHE IS THE ~ OF ~., ~ PUBLISHED AT t~~Jv IN SAID DIVISION AND STATE OF ~ AND THAT THE ADVERTISEMENT, OF WHICH THE ANNEXED IS A-TRUE COPY, WAS PUB ED IN SAID PUBLICATION ON THE ~ DAY OF 19~~ AND THEREAFTER FOR CONSECUTIVE DAYS, 7HE LArST PUBLICATIONN APPEARING ON THE DAY OF f _ a9~~~AND THAT THE RATE CHARGED THEREON 'IS NOT IN EXCESS. OF THE RATE CHARGE PRIVAAE FN SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THISo17 QAYOFt_/ 199' NOT PUBLIC FOR STATE OF lQ~ers.,IL.~ MY MMISSION EXPIRES 9''S' q~ 02.901 (Rev. 6-85) INVOICE MUST BE IN TRIPLICATE AND MUST REFERENCE `' THE ADVERTI~INr-ORpEB NUMBER - - ACERTIFIED C PUBLICATION MUST BE SUB. ~0-Pudic Wearing -. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAR~i ATTAC F sTaTE of aLaslu- aLaslu- oa aNO Gas HERE. CONBERVATION COMMISSION Re: The ap~Cation of BP Exploratron (Alaska) Inc. for excepfiorrto 20 AAC 25280 for the Mfine Paint UnitiKuparuk River Field, Kuparuk River and Schrader Sluff oil pools. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. by letter dated September 1, f994, has requested an exception to the provi- sions of 20 AAC 25.280(a).The excep- lion would eliminate the rdquirement for (ding a form 10.403 (Appgcatkm for Sundry Approval) prior to initiat- ing certain workover operatials on wells in ttie Kuparuk Ri~rand Sduader 8fuff oil pools of tl-e Mdne Pant Unit/ Kuparuk River Field. A person who may be ham~drf the requested order}s issued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 p.m. October 26 1994 wifh the Alaska OII and Gas Conservation Commission (hereinafter the Commission), 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and request a hearirxt on H'a matter. If fhe protest is timely filed and raises a sub~antial and matenal issue cru- cial to tt-e Commission's detemiina- tpri, a heer(ng onthe matter wdt be held at the above address at 9:Opa.m. on November 17, 1~4 in cxtnformance with 20 AAC25.540. If a hearing is to be held, fraerested parfies may core- firm Has caliin9 the Commission's office, (90~ 279-1433 after Ocher 24, 1994. if no protest is filed, the Commission wiN ~sider the issu- arice of the order without a hearir>g. if you are a parson with a d~abikly who may need a special mortification in order to• comm®nt or to attend the. public hearing, Please contact Diana Fleck at 279-1433 no later ~~an- November 10, 1994. Russell A. Doilgla~, Gonmassio-ier AtaskaOfiand Gas Conservation Comrtdas~n A0-02dr14.020 Published: October f 9,1994. PUBLISHER The' Chuyiak -Eagle River Aloska5tar C9chober D 9, 1994 Z3 960-Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF ALASKA ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION Re: The application of BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. for exception to 20 AAC 25.055 to allow drilling the Niakuk 9 exploration oil well. BP Exploration (Alaska) tnc. by letter dated October 7, 1994 has re- quested an exception to the provi- sions of 20 AAC 25.055(a)(3) for the drilling of a development oil welt within the Prudhoe Bay Unit on the North Slope. The exception would allow BP to directionally drill the Niakuk 9 develop- mentoil well to abottom-hole location that is closer than 500 feet from a quarter section line. The proposed surface location is 3998'trom the north line and 1073' from the east line of Section 36, T12N, R15E, Umiat Merid- ian (UM); and the proposed bottom- hole location is 2206' from the south line and 1054' from the west line of Section 23, T12N, R15E, UM. A person who may be harmed ifthe requestedorder is isued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 PM October 26, 1994 with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 31)01 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and request a hearing on the matter. If the protest is timely filed and raises a substantial and material issue crucial to the Commission's determination, a hear- ing on the matter will be held at the above address at 9:00 AM on Novem- ber 14, 1994 in conformance with '20AAC 25.540. If a hearing is to be held, inter ested partios may confi-m this by calling the Commission's office (907) 279-1433 after October 26, 1994. If no protest is filed, the Commis- sion will consider the isuance of the under without a hearing. If you are a person with a disability ,who may need a special modification in order to comment or to attend the public hearing, please contact Diana Fleck at 279-1433 no later titan November 10,1994. Russell A. Douglass,Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission AO-02-5-14-022 Published: October 19, 1994. 960-Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF ALASKA ALASKA OIL. qND GAS CONSERAVATION COMMISSION Re:The application of Union Oil Com- pany of Catifomia (Unocal) for an order allowing the underground dis- posal of Class II fluids by injection into Kenai Unit well 11-17 in the Kenai Gas Field. Unocal, byletterdated October3, 1994, has requested the Alaska Oil And Gas Conservation Commission to issue an order in conformance with 20 AAC 25.252. The order would autho- rize the disposa4 of Class 11 fluids by injection into the Sterling Formation in well KU 11-17 at the Kenai Gas Field on the Kenai Perynsula in Southcentral Alaska. A person who may be harmed it the requested order is issued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 p.m. October 28, 1994, with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (hereinafter the Commission), 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and request a hearing on the matter. If the protest is timely filed and raises a substantial and material issue crucial to the Commission's determination, a hearing on t he matter will be held at the above address at 9:00 a.m. on November 16, 1994, in conformance with 20 AAC 25.540. If a hearing is to be held, interested parties may confirm this bycaltingthe Commisison's office, (907) 279-1433, after October 28, 1994. It no proles( is filed, the Commission will consider the issuance of the order without a hearing. !f you are a person with a disability who may need a special modification in order to comment or to attend the public hearing, please contact Diana Fleck at 279-1433 no later than November 11, 1994. RusseilA. Douglass, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission AO-02-5-14-017 Published: October 19, 1894. 960-Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN STATE OF ALASKA ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSI Re: The application of ARCO Alaska Inc. and BP Exploration (Aiaska) Inc. to amend Rule 5 of Conserva- tion Order 173. ARCO Alaska, Inc. and BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. by letter dated September 14, 1994 have re- quested an amendment to Rule 5 of Conservation Order 173. The amend- ment would eliminate the subsurtace safety valve requirement in the Kuparuk Riveroil pool, Kuparuk River Field, and require surface safety valves only on wells capable of unassisted flow of hydrocarbons. A person who may be harmed if the requested order is isued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 p.rn, October 26, 1994 with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (hereinafter the Commission), 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and request a hearing on the matter. if the protest is timely filed and raises a substantia I and material issue crucial to the Commision's determina- tion, shearing onthematterwill beheld at the above address at 9:00 a.m. on November 29, 1994 in conformance with 20 AAC 25.540. If a hearing is to be held, interested parties may con- firm this by calling the Commission's office, (907) 279-1433 after October 26, 1994. It no protest is tiled, the commission will consider the issu- ance of the order without a hearing if you are a person with a disability who may need a special modification ir. order to comment or to attend the public hearing, please contact Diana Fleck at 279-1433 no later than November 25, 1994. Russell A. Douglass, t ;omm issioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission AO-02-5-14-019 Published: October 19, 1994. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF ALASKA ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION Re: The application of BP Exploration - (Alaska) Inc. for exception t4.2A-~- UniUKuparuk River Field, Kuparuk Riverand Schrader Bluff oil pools. BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. by letter dated September 1, 1994, has requested an exception to the provi- sions of 20AAC 25.280(a). The excep- tion would eliminate the requirement for filing a form 10-403 (Application for Sundry Approvals) prior to initiat- ing certain workover operations on wells in the Kuparuk Riverand Schrader Bluff oil pools of the Milne Point UniU Kuparuk River Field. A person who may be harmed it the requested order is issued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 p.m. October 26, 1994 with the Alaska OII and Gas Conservation Commission (hereinafter the Commission), 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and request a hearing on the matter. If the protest is timely filed and raises a substantial and material issue cru- cial to the Commission's determina- tion, shearing onthe matterwill be held at the above address at 9:00 a.m. on November 17, 1994 in conformance with 20 AAC 25.540. 1f a hearing is to be held, interested parties may con- firm this by calling the Commission's office, (907) 279-1433 after October 24, 1994. If no protest is filed, the Commission will consider the issu- ance of the order without a hearing. If you are a person with a disability who may need a special modification in order to comment or to attend the public hearing, please contact Diana Fleck at 279-1433 no later than November 10, 1994. RussellA. Douglas, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission A0.02.5-14-020 Published: October 19, 1994. FAX YOUR LEGALS TO THE ALASKA STAR AT 694-1545 960-Public Hearing OF PUBLIC HEARING 4TE OF ALASKA IKA OIL AND GAS VATiON COMMISSION The Aiaska Oil and Gas Conserva- tion Gommission, acting upon its own motion in accordance with AS 31.05.060, is considering a public hearing to consolidate conservation orders governing development of the Prudhoe Oil Pool, Prudhoe Bay Field. A consolidated conservation or- derfor the Prudhoe Oil Pool has been prepared to bring together and orga- nize in one document the existing orders and rules applicable to the Prudhoe Oil Pool. The consolidated conservation order also updates the Prudhoe Oil Pool affected area to make it conform with the Initial Partici- pation Area revisions approved by Department of Natural Resources. The Commission's objective is to improve the administrative function and the application of those rules and orders: It is not the purpose or intent of this consolidation to amend or supersede any individual rule ororder currently in effect, or any action or approval taken pursuant to those rules and orders. The following Conservation Or- ders and associated Administrative Approvals and letter approvals were reviewed and the sections currently applicable to the Prudhoe OiI Poolwere incorporated in the proposed consoli- daledconservation orcler. 78, 838, 85, 67, 88, 96, 97, 98-B, t 17, 117A, 118, 130, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 145, 145A, 148, 155, 160, 164, 165, 166, 167, 169, 174, 178, t80, 181, 183, 184, 185, 186, 188, 169, 192, 194, 195, 195.1, 195.2, 195.4, 197, 199, 200, 204, 208, 213, 214, 219, 220, 223, 224, 238, 258, 259, 279, 290, and 333. A person who may be hamted if the requested order is issued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 p.m. October 26, 1994 with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commision (hereinafter the Commission), 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and request a hearing on the matter. If the protest is iimety flied and raises a substantial and material issue crucial to the Commission's detertni- 960-Public bearing nation, a hearing on th~3 matterwill be held at the above address at 9:00 a.m. on November 15,1994 in conformance with 20 AAC 25.540. Ir a hearing is to be held, interested parties may Con- firm this by calling the Commission's office, (907) 279-143<? after October 26, 1994. If no protest is timely filed, the Commission will co~tsiderthe issu- ance of the order withr,ut a hearing. If you are a person with a disability who may need a special modification in order to comment or to attend the public hearing, please contact Diana Fleck at 279-1433 no later than November 10, 1994. RussellA. Douglass. Commissioner Alaska Oil and Ga=Conservation Commission AO-02-5-14-021 Published: October 1 ~ , 1994. ~1 M BP EXPLORATION September 1, 1994 David W. Johnston, Chairman Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3192 M 8P Exploration (Alaska) Inc. 900 East Benson Boulevard P.O. Box 196612 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6612 (907) 561-5111 Re: Application for Exception to 20 AAC 25 280(a) and~b) Dear Mr. Johnston, BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., operator of the Milne Point Unit, Kuparuk River Field, request for the exemption of 20 AAC 25280(a) and (b) for all wells in the Kuparuk River Pool and Schrader Bluff Pool lying within the Milne Point Unit. 20 AAC 25.280(a) requires the operators to file an Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) and receive Commission approval prior to performing well workovers. 20 AAC 25.280(b) stipulates what information must be submitted on or with Form 10-403. The workover operations covered by this regulation include: 1) perforating or reperforating casing; 2) stimulations; 3) pulling tubing; 4) altering casing; and 5) repairing the well. These workover operations have been performed many times in the Milne Point Unit. Procedures for these workovers have become standardized. The information required for the Application for the Sundry Approval has become repetitive for the work done in Milne Point Unit. It is the intent of BP Exploration to continue reporting the results of welt workover operations by filing a Report of Sundry Well Operations (Form 10- 404) as required by 20 AAC 25.280(d). It is also our intent to keep all records and reports of well workover and repair operations in conformance with 20 AAC 25.280(c). Sincerely, i_~~'~__~ __ __ Bruce . Policky Exploitation Ma r Milne Point Unit RECEIVED ~E~ - 7 1994 Alaska vi1 & Gas Cans. Commission Ancha ,.: ;