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Please insure that it retains it's current location in this file. ._Conservation Order Category Identifier Organizing RESCAN [] Color items: [] Grayscale items: [] Poor Quality Originals: [] Other: NOTES: DIGITAL DATA [] Diskettes, No. [] Other, No/Type OVERSIZED (Scannable with large plotter/scanner) [] Maps: [] Other items OVERSIZED (Not suitable for plotter/scanner, may work with 'log' scanner) [] Logs of various kinds [] Other BY: .~MARIA Scanning Preparation TOTAL PAGES BY: ,~"~ MARIA Production Scanning Stage I PAGE COUNT FROM SCANNED DOCUMENT: ~ PAGE COUNT MATCHES NUMBER IN SCANNING PREPARATION: YES NO Stage 2 IF NO IN STAGE 1, PAGE(S) DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND: YES NO MARIA DATE: '~'-~C-~-~3 /S/' (SCANNING IS COMPL~POINT UNLESS SPECIAL A'I-FENTION IS REQUIRED ON AN INDIVIDUAL PAGE BASIS DUE TO QUALrTY, GRAYSCALE OR COLOR IMAGES) General Notes or Comments about this Document: 5/21/03 ConservOrdCvrPg.wpd • • INDEX CONSERVATION ORDER N0.299 Ivan River 13-31 1) December 14, 1988 2) December 29, 1988 3) August 25, 1992 4) August 27, 1992 5) August 29, 1992 6) September 7, 1992 Letters from UNOCAL advising Change of Operator Letter from DNR advising Ivan River Unit Change of Operator UNOCAL requests for spaing exception Letter requesting approval A.S.A.P. Notice of Hearing, Affidavit of Publication Administrative Journal, .Map of Area CONSERVATION ORDER NO. 299 STATE OF ALASKA ALASKA 01L AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage Alaska 99501-3192 Re: THE APPLICATION OF UNION ) OIL COMPANY of CALIFORNIA ) (UNOCAL) for an exception to ) spacing requirements of Title 20 ) AAC 25.055 to provide for the ) drilling of the Ivan River ) Unit 13-31 development gas well. ) Conservation Order No. 299 Ivan River Unit 13-31 Development Gas Well September 16, 1992 IT APPEARING THAT: · UNOCAL submitted an application dated August 25, 1992 requesting an exception to 20 AAC 25.055(a)(4) to allow drilling the Ivan River Unit 13-31 development gas well closer than 1500 feet to a section line and as the second well in a section. e Notice of hearing was published in the Anchorage Daily News on August 29, 1992 and the Alaska Administrative Journal on September 7, 1992 pursuant to 20 AAC 25.540. 3. No protests to the application were received. FINDINGS: I · The Ivan River Unit 13-31 well is proposed to be directionally drilled from a surface location 682 feet from the south line (FSL), 699 feet from the east line (FEL) of Section 1, T13N, R9W, Seward Meridian to a proposed bottom-hole location 2216 feet FSL, 966 feet from the west line (FWL), .Section 31, T14N, R8W, Seward Meridian. 2. All offset operators/owners have been duly notified. · An exception to 20 AAC 25.055(a)(4) is necessary to allow drilling of the well. e The Unit Agreement for the development and operation of the Ivan River Unit validly integrates the interests in this well. Conservation Ordei No. 299 September 16, 1992 Page - 2- CONCLUSIONS: Granting a spacing exception to allow drilling of the Ivan River Unit 13-31 development gas well as proposed will not result in waste nor jeopardize correlative rights. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED: UNOCAL's application for an exception to 20 AAC 25.055 for the purpose of drilling the Ivan River Unit 13-31 development gas well is approved as proposed. DONE at Anchorage, Alaska and dated September 16, 1992. David W~J°hn~on, Chairman Alaska Oi~as Conservation Commission Russell A. Douglass, C~gnmissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission #12119 STOF0330 (' PO# 08-5721 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF ALASKA, ) THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT. ) Afton J. Basden being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says that he/she is an advertising representative of the Anchorage Daily News, a daily newspaper. That said newspaper has been approved by the Third Judicial Court, Anchorage, Alaska, and it now and has been published in the English language continually as a daily newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, and it is now and during ail said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the annexed is a copy of an advertisement as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplemental form) of said newspaper on 8/29, 1992 and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is not in excess of the rate charged private individuals. Subscribed and sworn to before me th,s ...~.. day of ..~o~. Notary Public In and for the State of Alaska. Third Division. Anchorage, Alaska MY COMAAISSION EXPIRES ............. ...... Oil OF ALASKA Of .Union of. California ' t620 RiVer Unit 13-31.de- l,Well.' ~' drilling, tl~ 'location .. close; :feet from the bound- River Unit 13-31 well from the SOutl~ ,'line I.'699 feet from .the ~IEL) of Se~:ti6n .1, Seward Merid. ia~n d bottom;hole feet from the Written 'pro, pm septem: bar 14,. 1992 with the Alaska Oi.t..' and .Gas Conservation C~.l~missl~n, 3001 Porcupine I:~rj'.9.e, Anc.h0rage, Alaska 99501, and. request a hearing on,;the matter,.If the protest is ti.ffi&ly filed, and raises a sub- stantial · and material issue 'cruCial to the Commission's. d&termihation, a. ~earing on th'e .matter'will be held at the above, address-at 9:00 am on · .~(,.=2~ t992 ih-cohf6~; mance wlt~ 20 AAC 25.540. If a ~e&ring is to be held, interest- e~.:part~s'- may ' confirm · t~is b~".'c~ll~g =the Commission's off.~e at (907) 279-1433 .after September 14, 1992. If no prop- e~ ~b'~0test is'filed, the Com- miSSion will consider the issu- ance. of an order without a hearing. · ~,:~.u~i.' ~...oou,,a. :', '[~ Com.'miss'loner. ' ,. ,',:, "~1 Ala'ska::Oil and Gas '. [~ Con,er'ration Commiss on. ~l .~ ,?J~"' '." ..... : . ".' ii RECEIVED S E P - 8 1992 Alaska Oil & Gas Cons. Commission Anchorage Notice o:f Public Hearing STATE OF ALASKA Alaslca Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Re: The application of l~nion Oil Company of California (Unocal) for exception to 20 AAC 25.055 to allow drilling the Ivan River Unit 13-31 development gas well. Unocal, by letter dated August 25, 1992, has requested an exception to th.e provisions of 20 AAC 25.055(4). The exception would allow drilling the Ivan River Unit 13-31 development gas well as the second well in a section and to a bottom-hole location closer than 1500 feet from the boundary of a. drilling unit. The proposed surface location for the Ivan River 'Unit 13-31 well is 682 feet from the south line (FSL) and 699 feet from the east line (FEL) of Sec'tion 1, T13N, R9W, Seward Meridian and the proposed bottom-hole locat:[on is 2216 feet from the south line (FSL) and 966 feet from the west line (FWL) of Section 31, T14N, R8W, Seward Meridian. A person who may be harmed if the requested order is issued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 pm September 14, 1992 with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation. Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, AK 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 wi]..]. be held a't the above address at 9:00 am September 29, 1992 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 at (907) 279-1433 after September 14, 1992. If no proper protest is filed, the Commission will consider the issuance of an order without a hearing. Russell A Douglass, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Publ. ished August 29, 1992 PUBUC NOTICES Cont. DEPT. OF LABOR (CONT.) b. Any violation of these conditions will result in the immediate revocation of this interim order, and may result in the issuance of a willful citation. 3.Effective Date. This interim order shall be effective on the date it is signed and remain in effect until a decision is rendered on the application for a permanent variance. /s/John A. Abshire, August 31, 1992 DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES I Notice of Public Hearing Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The application of Union Oil Company of California (UNOCAL) for exception to 20 AAC 25.055 to allow drilling the Ivan River Unit 13-31 development gas well. UNOCAL, by letter dated August 25, 1992, has requested an exception to the provisions of 20 AAC 25.055(4). The exception would allow drilling the Ivan River Unit 13-31 development gas well as the second well in a.section and to a bottom-hole location closer than 1500 feet from the boundary of a drilling unit. The proposed surface location for the Ivan River Unit 13-31 well is 682 feet from the south line (FSL) and 699 feet from the east line (FEL) of Section 1, TI3N, R9W, Seward Meridan and the proposed bottom-hole location is 2216 feet from the south line (FSL) and 966 41 feet from the west line WWL) of Section 31, T14N, R8W, Seward Meridian. A person who may be harmed if the requested order is issued may file a written protest prior to 4:00 pm September 14, 1992 with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, AK 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 am September 29, 1992 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 at (907) 279-1433 after September 14, 1992. If no proper protest is filed, the Commission will consider the issuance of an order without a hearing. Russell A. Douglass, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES l Notice of Anticipated Advertising Marion Creek Campground Project No. STP-065-4(4)/65952 -The Department anticipates advertising for bids for construction of Project No. STP.0654(4)165952, Marion Creek Campground, after October 1992. The project will consist of borrow placement, grading, drainage, crushed aggregate surfacing, and construction of campground facilities at Marion Creek, located near Mile 180 of the Dalton Highway. The campground facilitie.~ include picnic tables, fire lie ALAqKA ADMINISTRATIVE JOURNAL: ] Your Key To Open G,,vernment t ' Is,sue 37 September, .7~ 1992 Information on Regulations Competitive Bid Listings Administrative Action Professional Service Contracts _. and much more COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE SEP 1 0 1992 Published by The Lieutenant Governor- John B. Coghill D, PAR,,*cNT OF NATURAL RESOURCES + + ++ I ! ! i i I +i 44-1 REC. 13-31 R 14-~! .. R 23-12 13 UNOCAL~ Unocal North American Oil & GaS Division ALASKA REGION UPPER COOK INLET IVAN RIVER UNIT STRUCTURE CONTOUR TOP UPPER TYONEK TESTED GAS SAND AFE #321057 Interpretation by: KILOH J Date: 6/92 t File Number: Sc*de: 1'=2000' J Drafted by: KMH Unocal North America~r' Oil & Gas Division ~ Unocal Corporation P.O. Box 190247 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-0247 Telephone (907) 276-7600 UNOCAL Robert T. Anderson Manager, Lands Alaska Region August 25, 1992 Bob Crandell Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3192 Ivan River Unit State of Alaska Permit to Drill Ivan River # 13-31 Dear Mr. Crandell: Pursuant to the provisions of 20 AAC 25.005, I have enclosed check number 11206 dated August 25, 1992 in the amount of $100.00 to cover the application fee for Permit to Drill Ivan River #13-31. In as much as field rules do not exist and Statewide spacing applies, we hereby ask for a spacing exception to 20 AAC 25.055 to allow this well to be opened to the well bore closer than 1,500 feet to the governmental section line, and produce closer than 3,000 feet to other wells capable of producing from the same pool. Currently as proposed, the well bore would not open closer than 3000 feet to another well in the same pool, however, the distance is very close so we request an exception as a precautionary measure. We would appreciate your expedited handling of this application following the public notice period. Ve, ry Truly Yours, Kevin A. Tabler Land Administration Manager cc: George Buck · .'~'" STATE OF ALASKA ALA~,-.-~ 'OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION C ,,~ SIGN DESIGNATION OF OPERATOR 20 AAC 25.020 ' 1. Nameof Owr~er Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (53.76740%), ARCO Alaska, Inc. (25.52i79%), Union Oil Company of California (12.04457%), ClRI (4.01486%), Conoco (4,35079%) and She.1 Western E&P (.29257%) are the working interest o~,~ners of the leases subject to the' Unit Agreement for the development and operation of the Ivan River Unit Area. 2. Address Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is the present operator P.O. Box 5050 San Ramon, California 94583 3. Nolice Is hereby given of a designation ol operatofshlp for the oll and gas properly described below: Property designation: Ivan River Unit Legal description of properly: The leases which .are within the Agreement Area of the Unit Agreement for the development and operation of the Ivan River Unit Area. Pursuant to the provisions of the pertinent agreements, the working interest owners approved Union Oil Company of CalifOrnia as su~esso~ operator t~ succeed Chevron U.S.A. Inc. as.operator of the Ivan River Unit. (See attached Ballots) Property Plat Atlached E! 4. Name of Designated Operator Address Union Oil Company of California P.O. Box 6247 Anchorage, Alaska 99502 5. Effective date designation 7:00 a.m., October 1, 1988 6. Acceptance of operatorship for tile above described property with all attendant responsibilities and obliga- tions is hereb acknowledged Union Oil Company of California 7. The ewae.[ hereby certifies that {I]~ foregoing is true ~nd COrrect present operator Chevron U.S.A. Inc. , Form 10.411, · · Title Assistant Secreta~ --~ubmll In Duplicate STATE OF ALASKA ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP 20 AAC 25.022 1. Name of Operator Union Oil Company of CalifornfLa (Effective October 1, 1988) 2. Address P.O. Box 6247 Anchorage, AK 99502 3. Notice Is hereby given that the owner I~1, landowner I-1 of re(Jord for the oil and gas propertY described below has assigned or transfered Interest In the property Indicated below: Property designation: Ivan River Unit Legal description of property: The leases which are within the agreement area of the Unit Agreement for the development and operation of the Ivan River Unit Area. Pursuant to the provisions of certain agreements, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. assigned all its interest in the Ivan River Unit Area to Union Oil Company of California~ effective date of assignments being October 1, 1988. Property Plat Attached [] 4. Effective date of assignment or transfer October 1, 1988 6. Assignee or Transferee: 5. Percentage interest assigned or transfered All of Chevron's Interest ~3.76740%) Address: Union Oil Company of California .P.O. Box 6247 Ahchorage, Alaska 99502 7. Assignor or Transferor: Address: Chevron U.S.A. Inc. P.O. Box 5050 San Ramon, California 94583 8.1 hereby certify thatthe foregoing Is true and correctto the best of my knowledge Chevron U.S.A. [nc. /~2~..L/~~ J.J. Anders Signed ~ ~ Title A,~istOnt Secrefar'y Date_ STEVE COWPER. GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES '" r4 ' 1989.o. Box 7034 DIVISION OF OIL AND ~A~ ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 995~0-7034 (907) 561 -2020 December 29, 1988 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Unocal Oil and Gas Division Unocal Corporation P. O. Box 190247 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-0249 Attn' Robert T. Anderson District Land Manager Subject: Ivan River Unit Change of Operator Dear Mr. Anderson' By letter dated November 30, 1988, the Division of Oil and Gas was notified that Chevron U.S.A. Inc. had resigned as Unit Operator, and that the Unit Working Interest Owners had approved Unocal as the successor Unit Operator. Furthermore, Unocal has accepted the duties and responsibilities of Unit Operator, Ivan River Unit. Pursuant to Article 6(b) of the Unit Agreement, the division approves Unocal as Successor Unit Operator of the Ivan River Unit retroactive to October 1, 1988. In accordance with the recently approved assignments of interest in the Unit, updated Exhibits A and B to the Unit Agreement as well as revised Tract Participation Schedules are due in this office 60 days from receipt of this 1 etter. Sincerely, . Eason ~irector cc' Dewey Gerdom - Chevron 3614A ALASKA OIL 3~D G~S CO~SERYATIO~ CO~IS~IOl$ STEVE COWPER, GOVERNOR 3001 PORCUPINE DRn/~ ANCHORAQF... ALASKA g9501~1~2 Te].ecopy .No. (907) 276 7542 KEVIN A ',', "u December 14, 1988 Kevin Tablet UNOCAL P 0 Box 190247 Anchorage, AK 99519-0247 Re: Change of Operator Birch Hill Unit North Fork Unit Ivan River Unit Stump Lake Unit Dear Mr Tablet: Please refer t° Mr Dewey Gerdom's letter of October 17, 1988 to you advising of Chevron's resignation as unit operator of the four subject units effective 7..00 am, October 1, 1988. Your subsequent filings with the Commission advise that Union Oil Company of California is now the operator. The Commission finds that Union Oil Company of California is appropriately bonded in conformance with 20 AAC 25.025. Accordingly, Union meets Commission requirements for operatorship of the Birch Hill, North Fork, Ivan River, and Stump Lake Units. Sincerely...--% =. . · C'W ChattertOn £ / - Chairman / - jo/F.CVC.32 c: Dewey Oerdom. Chevron ' Che¥11}lt Chevnm U.S.A. Inc. 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, California Mail Addre~: P.O. Box 5050, San Ramm, CA 94583-0g05 November 30, 1988 Change of Operator Birch HUI Unit, North Fork Unit, Ivan River Unit, Stump Lake Unit, State of Alaska State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Attention: Mr. Michael Kotowsld P.O. Box 703~ Anchorage, AK 99510-903~ Gentlemen: Please find enclosed Chevron's letter dated October 17, 1988 whereby Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has resigned as operator o! the following units effective at 7:00 a.m., October 1, 1988: Birch Hill Unit North Fork Unit Ivan River Unit Stump Lake Unit In addition, by its signature, Union Oil Company of California has agreed to become operator o! the subject units and accept all responsibilities and obligations associated with its election. Also, attached for your information are copies of the Designation of Operator, Notice o! Change of Ownership, and the ballots of the Working Interest Owners of the subject units naming Union as operator. These documents have been submitted for approval to the AOGCC. By notice herein, Chevron and Union now respectfully request your approval of the changes in operatorshlp outlined in this letter. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, .please do not hesitate to call me at (~15) 8~2- 3251. Dewey Ge~_..~ ~~ DWG:dld Enclosures Land Deparlmmt U.S.A. Inc. 6001 Bolrmger Canyon Road, San Ramon, California Mail ~ P.O. Box ,5~T'"~O, San P~mon, CA 94583-0905 October 17, Ig88 Chenge of Oper(rlion Birch Hill Unit North Fork Unit Ivan River Unit Stump Lake Unit State of Alaska Union Oil Compony of California P. O. Box 6247 Anchorage, AK 99502 Attention: Mr. Kevin Tabler Gentlemen: As we heve discussed, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. hos resigned os Op~ator of the above- captioned units effective at 7:00 A.M. on October I, 1988. Per our agreement, Chevron hos voted in favor of Union os Successor Operctor for these units. Regarding the terms end conditions outlined in Article ~; of ~e Unit Agreements for there specific units, Union Oil Compony of Ccdifornic hereby agrees c~d accepts the responsibilities ~nd obligations required of the Unit Opercrtor os set forth in the Unit Agreements for the following oreos. Birch Hill Unit North Fork Unit lven River Unit Stump Lake Unit Once the b~llots ore received, same will be submitted to the ~ppropricrte agencies for approval. If you agree with the foregoing, plec~e signify be[ow your acceptance of these obligations by returning one fully executed copy ~ this letter to this office ~ your earliest convenience. If you have ~ny questior~, pleose c~ll me art (ql 5) 8q2- 325 I. DC:lb AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED THIS ~'~'/~ DAY OF ~, 1988. UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA Attorney-tn-Fa~ / Land Oel~mem wm~ Pegm Chevron U.S.A. Inc. 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, California Mail Address: P.O. Box 505,0. San Ramon, CA 94583-0905 October 17, Ig88 Change of Operator Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Union Oil Company of California Ivan River Unit State of Alaska Union Oil Company of California Attention: Mr. Kevin Tabler P. O. Box 62q7 Anchorage, Al< 99502 Gentlemen: Effective at 7:00 A.M., October I, 1988, CheVron officially resigned as Unit Operator for the above-captioned unit. As set forth by the terms and conditions as outlined in Article 6 of the Unit Agreement, Union Oil Company of California has agreed to become Unit Operator and accept the duties and responsibilities required of the Unit Operator under both the Unit Agreement and Unit Operating Agreement. As an additional requirement of Article ~; of the Unit Agreement, an affirmative majority vote of the working interest owners is required before Union can be officially named as Operator. AS an official requirement, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has voted in favor of Union Oil Company of California as the successor operator for this unit and asks that you concur with our selection. If you agree to this change, please so indicate by returning one fully executed copy of this letter to this office at your earliest convenience, if you have any questions, please call me at (/ti 5) 8~t2- 325 I. DGdb ~V'ote in favor of Union Oil Company ' of California as Successor Operator in the Ivan River Unit, State of Alaska. Since~.ly, Dewey~G~~'~ Working Interest Owner UNION 0IL ¢O~F~2ALIFCk%NIA / / Robert T. Andprson, Attorney-in-Fact Date, z~ /¥-/,~,~/~ ~ ~ /y~:"/~/