Permit Applications

Applications for specific permitted oil & gas activities are posted for public comment as per Idaho Code §47-316(1)(c). The comment period is open for 10 business days.

Comments can be submitted online through the Contact Form or via email to comments@idl.idaho.gov.

Pending Applications

Explor Geosciences USA Inc., Application for Seismic Permit

Applicant: Explor Geosciences USA Inc. Their client for this program is Koloma Inc.

Status: Under review

Application for a seismic permit to acquire a 650-mile 2D seismic program in portions of Canyon, Payette, Gem, and Canyon Counties. (posted on 04/06/2026)

Deadline for submitting comments: Monday, April 20, 2026

No comments were received.

Snake River Oil and Gas, Application for Permit to Drill - Miller #1-15

Applicant: Snake River Oil and Gas

Status: Under review

Application for Permit to Drill, Miller #1-15 (posted 04/03/2026)

PTD 5000’ MD, T8N R5W Section 15, Payette County

Deadline for submitting comments: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM (MT)

Comments received:

Approved Applications

Snake River Oil and Gas, Application for Permit to Drill - James #1-10

Applicant: Snake River Oil and Gas

Status: Approved 02/04/2026

See the James #1-10 well file page

Application for Permit to Drill, James #1-10 (posted 01/09/2026)

APPROVED Application for Permit to Drill, James #1-10

PTD 5000’ MD / 4748’ TVD, T8N R5W Section 10, Payette County

Deadline for submitting comments: ~~01/23/2026~~
Due to the January 19, 2026 state holiday, the comment period has been extended to Monday, January 26, 2026.

Comments received: