SAExploration Seismic Services (US), LLC Pikka-Quokka 3D Miscellaneous Land Use Permit

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources received an application from SAExploration Seismic Services to do a three-dimensional (3D) seismic survey on about 205 square miles of land on the North Slope. The survey would gather underground data to guide oil exploration and development, and the permit would cover only State land. The public can send written comments until 4:30 pm Alaska Standard Time on December 4, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

On October 5, 2026, SAExploration Seismic Services (US), LLC applied for a Miscellaneous Land Use Permit to conduct a 3D seismic survey on the North Slope. The application will be decided under Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05 and Alaska Administrative Code 11 AAC 83.346, and the Division is giving public notice and a chance to comment.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Oil and Gas is reviewing a Miscellaneous Land Use Permit application (Project ID MLUPNS 26-001) for a 3D seismic survey covering about 205.31 square miles of State-owned, private-owned, and Kuukpik lands on the North Slope. The permit would only allow activity on State lands. The work would use about 12 rubber-tracked vibrators and two Univibes as the sound source and 40,000 nodal autonomous recording channels as receivers. The project is expected to start in January 2027, or when tundra travel opens, and continue until finished or until conditions no longer allow travel.

Who is involved: SAExploration Seismic Services (US), LLC (SAE), the applicant; lands involved include State-owned, private-owned, and Kuukpik lands on the North Slope.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Dec 4, 2026 26 days from today.

“4:30 pm, Alaska Standard Time, December 4, 2026”

Ways to respond

Email dog.permitting@alaska.gov
Mail Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, Permitting Section, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501

What to include

All comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to Project ID MLUPNS 26-001. The application package can be reviewed at the Division's Permitting Section, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501, or online at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Newsroom. Anyone who submits written comments will receive a copy of the final decision. An eligible person affected by the decision may appeal or ask the commissioner to reconsider under 11 AAC 02. People with disabilities who need aids, services, or special changes to take part may contact the Division address or call 907-269-8411.

Contact

Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, Permitting Section
dog.permitting@alaska.gov
907-269-8411
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 5, 2026: Division received the Miscellaneous Land Use Permit application from SAE
Nov 4, 2026: Notice published
Dec 4, 2026: Written comment deadline (4:30 pm Alaska Standard Time)

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (Division) received a Miscellaneous Land Use Permit application on October 5, 2026, from SAExploration Seismic Services (US), LLC (SAE) requesting to conduct a three dimensional (3D) seismic survey on the North Slope. The proposed project will be adjudicated under AS 38.05 and 11 AAC 83.346. The Division provides public notice and an opportunity to comment. Applicant: SAE (see application for contact information) Project ID: MLUPNS 26-001 Location: North Slope, Alaska (see application for MTRS) Project Description: The proposed project area encompasses approximately 205.31 square miles of State-owned, private-owned, and Kuukpik lands. The permit would only authorize activity on State lands. The proposed seismic operations would be conducted using approximately 12 rubber tracked vibrators and two Univibes for source and 40,000 nodal autonomous recording channels for receivers. The purpose of this project is to acquire seismic data to inform oil exploration and development activities. The project is expected to begin January 2027, or upon tundra travel opening, and continue until completed or when conditions no longer support travel. 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 dog.permitting@alaska.gov or 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 pm, Alaska Standard Time, December 4, 2026 The Department of Natural Resources 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.

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