Oil Search (Alaska), LLC Horseshoe Unit Stirrup 2 Exploration Program Unit Plan of Operations Application Public Comment Period

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, has received a Unit Plan of Operations application from Oil Search (Alaska), LLC. The application, submitted on September 23, 2026, seeks authorization to conduct drilling and exploration activities within the Horseshoe Unit located on the North Slope. The proposed project is being evaluated under the authority of Alaska Statute AS 38.05 and Alaska Administrative Code 11 AAC 83.158. The Division is currently in the process of adjudicating the request to determine if the proposed operations comply with state regulations and unit requirements. This notice serves as the formal public notification of the application filing. The Division will review the technical and operational details provided by the applicant to ensure that the exploration program meets the necessary environmental and safety standards for North Slope development.