Hilcorp Plans 2 New Wells at Paxton Pad

New wells and infrastructure planned for existing Ninilchik unit site on Kenai Peninsula

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Hilcorp Alaska is planning to drill two new grassroots wells and install associated infrastructure at the existing Ninilchik unit Paxton Pad, one of the most southerly of the 10 pads that follow the Kenai Peninsula coastline from south of Kasilof to north of Ninilchik.

Why it matters

The Ninilchik unit is a key oil and gas production area on the Kenai Peninsula, and Hilcorp's plans to expand operations at the Paxton Pad reflect the company's ongoing commitment to developing the region's energy resources.

The details

Hilcorp's plans for the Paxton Pad include drilling two new grassroots wells and installing additional infrastructure to support the new wells. The Paxton Pad is one of 10 pads that make up the Ninilchik unit, which follows the coastline of the Kenai Peninsula from south of Kasilof to north of Ninilchik.

  • Hilcorp Alaska is planning the new wells and infrastructure at the Paxton Pad.

The players

Hilcorp Alaska

An oil and gas exploration and production company operating in Alaska.

Ninilchik unit

A group of 10 oil and gas production pads located along the Kenai Peninsula coastline from south of Kasilof to north of Ninilchik.

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The takeaway

Hilcorp's plans to expand operations at the Paxton Pad demonstrate the company's ongoing commitment to developing the Kenai Peninsula's energy resources, which are crucial to the region's economy.