Notice of Issuance of the Kenai Loop Gas Field Storage Lease Preliminary Written Finding of the Director and Request for Comments

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas, has issued a Preliminary Written Finding authorizing a lease of approximately 500 acres of state‑owned subsurface gas storage reservoir in the Kenai Loop Gas Field (City of Kenai). The lease is intended for gas storage only and must not interfere with existing oil and gas leases. Prospective lessees must obtain approvals from all relevant agencies, including the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and must include fee and surface‑damage provisions in the lease agreement. The Director’s finding is open for public comment; all comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026. The final finding will be issued after the comment period. • Location: Kenai Loop Gas Field, City of Kenai, Alaska (approx. 500 acres). • Purpose: Lease of state‑owned subsurface gas storage reservoir for commercial gas storage. • Restrictions: Cannot interfere with existing oil & gas leases; must include fee and surface‑damage provisions; requires multi‑agency approvals. • Action required: Submit written comments (postal or email) by 11/13/2026 if you wish to influence the final decision. • Contact: Division of Oil & Gas, 500 W 7th Ave., Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501; email [email protected]; phone (907) 269‑8800.