You do realize that Hilcorp picked up significant assets in the South Central Alaska due to the regulatory wizards at AOGCC, RCA, etc. motivating Marathon, Chevron, and Unocal to leave.  It does not surprise me that the regulatory wizards are in denial that it was their actions that brought in Hilcorp.  If you are concerned about Hilcorp, just wait until you see who will be operator that takes the reins from Hilcorp.