Comments asked on CD1 gravel expansions

Kay Cashman

Petroleum News

On Dec. 18 the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Division of Oil and Gas posted a public notice asking for comments on ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.'s Colville Delta 1 gravel expansions.

The two unit plan of operations amendment applications were filed on Nov. 19 and Nov. 26 by CPAI requesting authorization to expand the existing Colville Delta 1, or CD1, gravel pad in the Colville River Unit, or CRU.

The plans propose two separate gravel expansions of 0.92 acres and 0.48 acres to the CD1 gravel pad.

The 0.92-acre gravel expansion will extend the northeast area of the Alpine Operating Center and will allow for the installation of up to 55 powered and unpowered conexes, a new aviation warm storage tent, and a new bull rail.

A 91-foot trench will be excavated on the gravel expansion area to install a new power cable that will tie-in power from the existing Shark Tooth Camp to the new infrastructure.

The 0.48-acre gravel expansion will extend the west side of the CD1 pad to provide space for rig movement and increase safety of vehicle and equipment traffic.

The projects are scheduled to begin Feb. 15, and Feb. 1, respectively.

The application package is available for review at the division's Permitting Section, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501, or online at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Newsroom.

Please send comments to the division by email to [email protected] or by regular mail to the division address above.

All comments must be in writing. A copy of the final decision will be sent to any person who provides written comments.

An eligible person affected by this decision may appeal or request the commissioner's reconsideration in accordance with 11 AAC 02.

All comments must be received by the comment deadline: 4:30 p.m., Alaska Standard Time, Jan. 18.

DNR complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This notice will be made available in alternative communication formats upon request. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate may contact the address above or call 907-269-8411.

--Petroleum News