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In re:
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Chapter 1 1
(Jointly Administered)
Objection Deadline: November 3,2009
SIXTH MONTHLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OFMILLSTREAM ENERGY, LLC, AS ENGINEERING CONSULT ANT TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION, FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1.2009 THROUGH AUGUST 31. 2009
Name of Applicant:
Milstream Energy, LLC
Date of Retention:
$ 8,775.00
$ 1,549.22
the Debtors' federal tax identification number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
Holdings, LLC (tax J.D. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailng address for all of the Debtors is III W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802. 2 The applicant reserves the right to include any time expended in the time period indicated above in future
application(s) if it is not included herein.
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Period -:
Covered
March 9
Requested Fees
$33,450.00
Requested Expenses
$91.70
0
Approved
Fees $33,450.0
- Approved
Expenses
$91. 70
through March
31,2009
June 23,
April 1
$36,750.00
$823.70
$36,750.00
$823.70
2009
June 23,
through
April 30, 2009 May 1 through May 31, 2009
June 1 through
June 30, 2009
$52,350.00 $49,680.00
$10,776.00
$3,476.28
$2,936.13
$0.00
$3,476.28 $2,936.13
$0.00
2009
July 16,
2009
September 10,2009
July 1 through
July 31, 2009
MILLSTREAM PROFESSIONAL
Name of
Professional Individual
Positinofthe Applicant,
Number of Position, Years in
that
Prior Relevant.
Practice, A.rea of
Total Hours
Total Compensation
Biled
Exertise
Mark A. Clemans
29.25
$8,775.00
COMPENSATION BY CATEGORY
Project Categories
Reservoir engineering and/or economic evaluation work for PEC's
Total Hours
10.75
Total Fees
$3,225.00
$900.00
3.00
15.50
Monthly Fee Application and 1 st Quarerly Fee Application ReservQir engineering and/or economic evaluation work for PEC's Alaska offshore and onshore properties
$4,650.00 $8,775.00
Totals
29.25
EXPENSE SUMMARY
Expense Category
Data Acquisition Airfare Transportation Travel Meals
Service ProviderJ
(if applicable)
.
Total Expenses
$639.60 $627.70 $243.35 $38.57 $1,549.22
IHS Energy Services Continental Airlines Affordable Limo, Obi Transportation, Yellow Cab Various
Total
3 Milstream may use one or more service providers. The service providers identified herein below are the primary
service providers for the categories described.
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In re: )
Chapter 1 1
Debtors. )
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(Jointly Administered)
Objection Deadline: November 3,2009
SIXTH MONTHLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF MILLSTREAM ENERGY, LLC, AS ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION, FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1.2009 THROUGH AUGUST 31. 2009
the United States Code (the "Banruptcy
Title 11 of
Rules"), and the Court's "Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.C. 105(A) and 331 Establishing
Procedures for Interim Compensation and Expense Reimbursement of Professionals and
Milstream Energy, LLC ("Milstream"), engineering consultant to the Debtors and Debtors in
Possession ("Debtors"), hereby submits its Sixth Monthly Application for Compensation and for
Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 (the
"Application").
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of the Debtors' federal tax identification
number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska
Holdings, LLC (tax J.D. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailng address for all of the Debtors is III W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
amount of$8,775.00 and actual and necessary expenses in the amount of$1,549.22 for a total
allowance of $10,324.22 and payment of
the period August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 (the "Interim Period"). In support of this
Backe:round
1. On March 9, 2009 (the "Petition Date"), the Debtors fied voluntary
petitions for relief under chapter 1 1 of the Bankptcy Code. The Debtors continue in possession
of their properties and continues to operate and manage their business as debtors in possession
pursuant to sections 1 107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. A Committee of
Unsecured
Creditors ("Committee") was appointed on or about March 19, 2009. No trustee or examiner has
been appointed in the Debtors' chapter 11 cases.
2. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157
The Administrative Order provides, among other things, that a Professional may submit monthly
fee applications. Ifno objections are made within twenty (20) days after service of
the monthly
fee application the Debtors are authorized to pay the Professional eighty percent (80%) of the
period ending May 31, 2009, at three-month intervals, each Professional shall fie and serve an
interim application for allowance of the amounts sought in its monthly fee applications for that
period. All fees and expenses paid are on an interim basis until final allowance by the Court.
4. The retention of
approved effective as of
Milstream Energy, LLC as Consultant Nunc Pro Tunc to the Petition Date," entered on or about
May 15, 2009 (the "Retention Order"). The Retention Order authorized Milstream to be
compensated on an hourly basis and to be reimbursed for actual and necessary out-of-pocket
expenses, along with certain sales transaction fees, equity investment fees, and termination fees.
for or on behalf of
the Debtors.
6. Milstream has received no payment and no promises for payment from
any source other than the Debtors for services rendered or to be rendered in any capacity
whatsoever in connection with the matters covered by this Application. There is no agreement or understanding between Milstream and any other person for the sharing of compensation to be
received for services rendered in this case. Milstream has received payments from the Debtors
during the year prior to the Petition Date in the amount df$137,850.00, in connection with the
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preparation of engineering reserve reports and preparation for asset sale efforts. Milstream was
owed $20,550.00 as of
the Petition Date for engineering consulting services but the claim for
Fee Statements
7. The fee statements for the Interim Period are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
These statements contain daily time logs describing the time spent by Milstream during the
Interim Period. To the best of
the Banuptcy Code, the Bankptcy Rules and the Administrative Order.
Milstream charges for its professional services are based upon the time, nature, extent and value
of such services and the cost of comparable services.
principal and practicing engineer, Mark A. Clemans. The services provided for the Interim
Period are in connection with providing technical analyses, materials, and presentations related
to reserves and valuations of the Company's California and Alaskan oil and gas assets. The
predominant work for the Interim Period was developing an engineering database with forecasts
of
reserves and net cash-flows for offset Alaskan properties including Middle Ground Shoal
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Field. Milstream also participated in technical presentation meetings for potential acquisition
companies and provided follow-up data requests and conference calls. Detailed daily reports
describing all services are shown in Exhibit A.
Valuation of Services
10. Milstream expended a total
Name of Professional
Position.
Individual
Hourly
Biling
Rate (including Changes)
$300.00
Total Hours
Total Compensation
Prior Relevant
of Obtaiiing
Practice, Area .of
Biled
Exertise
Mark A. Clemans
29.25
$8,775.00
this character.
The reasonable value of the services rendered by Milstream for the Debtors during the Interim
Period is $8,775.00.
12. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of
the
Banptcy Code, it is respectfully submitted that the amount requested by Milstream is fair and
reasonable given (a) the complexity of
the case, (b) the time expended, (c) the nature and extent
of the services rendered, (d) the value of such services, and ( e) the costs of comparable services.
Moreover, Milstream has reviewed the requirements of
Administrative Order and believes that this Application complies with such Rule and Order.
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2009 through August 31, 2009, an interim allowance be made to Milstream for compensation in
the amount of$8,775.00 and actual and necessary expenses in the amount of$1,549.22 for a
total allowance of$10,324.22, and payment of$7,020.00 (80% of
$8,569.22 and for such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and proper.
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By ffwbA. ~
Mark A. Clemans,
Sole Owner
Debtors in Possession
VERIFICATION
STATE OF DELAWARE
a) I am the sole owner and manager of the applicant Milstream Energy, LLC
("Millstream").
b) I am thoroughly familiar with the work performed on behalf of the Debtors by
Milstream.
c) I have reviewed the foregoing Application and the facts set forth therein are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. Moreover, I have reviewed DeL. Bankr. LR
2016-2 and the Administrative Order entered on or about April 8, 2009, and submit that the Application
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Mark A. Clemans
SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED
JEFERY F. CARSON
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EXHIBIT A
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INVOICE
PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES
INVOICE: 10
DATE: OCTOBER 14, 2009
EIN: 26-4064753
Attention: Gerry Tywoniuk 111 West Ocean Blvd, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 628-1526
DESCRIPTION
HOURS
RATE
AMOUNT
29.25
$300.00
$8,775.00 $1,549.22
$10,324.22
Wiring Instructions:
First Receiving Bank: Southwest Corporate FCU
TOTAL
US$8,569.22
Time Sheet
Pacific Energy Resources
Matter
Location
Date
-Total' Fes
Ce Descriptlon
18-Aug'(9
LB Office LB Office
5.50
T rave i Hou-LB
1650.00
CA Prepare presentation on Beta reserves and ecos for Silverpoint & Riverstone
CA Participate in presentatIon meeting and discussion on Beta with Riverstone, Dynamic Offshore, & PEC AK Meet with PEC on AK sensitivity engineering runs for Middle Ground Shoal & Granite Point
19-Aug-09 19-Aug'(9
Hou-HO
Hou-HO
4.00 2.00
1200.00 600.00
20-Aug'(9
1.25
375.00
CA Prepare follow-up date requests for Riverstone and Dynanic post meeting
AK Search AK DNR website for MG5 well records and production data AK Prepare engineering estimates of reserves and cash-flows in Ph D Win for Middle Ground Shoal Field
23-Aug'(9
Hou-HO Hou-HO Hou-HO
2.50
750.00
24-Aug'(9
6.50
1950.00
25-Aug-09
4.50
1350.00
AK Continue Middle Group Shoal estimate work and review with PEC, format output for finaincal model
31-Aug'(9
3.00
900.00
AR Prepare interim monthly fee applications and response to Fee Auditor's report
Total Hours.
'29;25
8,775.00
Matter
Work Description:
Hours by
Fees by
Codes:
Matter Code
AK
AR
CA
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LC
Reservoir engineering and/or econimic evaluation work for PEe's Alaskan properties Consulting Agreement preparation/ Fee Application for US Bankruptcy Court submital Reservoir engineering and/or econimic evaluation work for PEe's Offshore CA properties Preparation and presentation work for PEe's capital raise efforts (road-show presentations) Prepare for and/or participate in Lender update/Issue conference calls hosted by Zolfo
RG
RP
SP
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Coordinate techincal meet reviews with Company reserve consultants and associated data requests Travel and working PEC matters
Travel for business meetings
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15.50 3.00 10.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Matter Code 4,650.00 900.00 3,225.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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REMITTANCE
In re:
) )
Chapter 1 1
and debtors in possession in the above-captured case (the "Debtors"), has filed its Monthly
Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses of Milstream Energy, LLC as
Engineering Consultant to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession, for the Period from August
1, 2009 through August 31, 2009, seeking compensation for services in the amount of $8,775.00
be made in accordance with the Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.c. 105(a) and 331
Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, and received by no later than November 3, 2009 at
4:00 p.m. (the "Objection Deadline").
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings,
LLC (tax J.D. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailng
that they are received not later than November 3,2009, by: (a) the Debtors, (1) Pacific Energy
Resources, III W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802, Attn: Gerry
Tywoniuk, Senior VP & CFO and (2) Zolfo Cooper, 1166 Sixth Avenue, 24th Floor, New York,
NY 10036, Attn: Scott W. Winn, Senior Managing Director; (b) counsel to the Debtors, (1)
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 919 North Market Street, 17th Floor, Wilmington, DE
Building, 844 N. King Street, Suite 2207, Lock Box 35, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, Attn:
Joseph McMahon, Esq.; and (d) counsel for the Offcial Committee of
CA 90067, Attn: Katherine C. Piper, Esq., Fax: (310) 734-3173, e-mail: kpiper~steptoe.com
and (2) Pepper Hamilton LLP, Hercules Plaza, Ste 5100, 1313 N. Market Street, Wilmington,
convenience of the Bankruptcy Court. Only those objections made in writing and timely fied
and received in accordance with the Administrative Order and the procedures described herein
PLEASE TAK FURTHER NOTICE that, pursuat to the Admstrative Order, if no objection to the Application is timely filed, served and received by the Objection Deadline, the
Applicant may be paid an amount equal to the lesser of (1) 80 percent of the fees and 100 percent
of expenses requested in the Application or (ii) 80 percent of the fees and 100 percent of the
expenses not subject to an objection without the need for further order of
In re: )
STATE OF DELAWARE )
) ss:
Debtors. )
)
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
copy of
the following document(s) to be served upon the parties on the attached service lists in
Milstream Energy, LLC as Engineering Consultant to the Debtors for the Period August 1-31,2009
Notice and Monthly Fee Application of
DeBR L. YOU
NOTAR PUBLIO
STATE OF DELAWA
Notary Public
Commission Exp.:
J The Debtors in th e c s, along with the last four digits of each of the Debtors' federal tax
identification number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings, LLC (tax I.D. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros
Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailng address for all of
Hand Delivery
(Counsel to Official Committee of
Unsecured
03 - Hand Delivery
06 - First Class Mail
Creditors) David B. Stratton, Esquire James C. Carignan, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP
Hercules Plaza, Suite 1500
01 - Interoffce Pouch
13 13 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(Counsel for Debtors) Laura Davis Jones, Esquire James E. O'Neil, Esquire Kathleen P. Makowski, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP 919 North Market Street, 17th Floor P.O. Box 8705 Wilmington, DE 19899-8705
Interoffice Pouch to Los Angeles (Counsel for Debtors) Robert M. Saunders, Esquire Ira D. Kharasch, Esquire Scotta E. McFarland, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 11th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery (Copy Service)
Parcels, Inc.
Unsecured
Creditors) Francis J. Lawall, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP 3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth & Arch Streets
Steven Reed, Esquire Joshua Taylor, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036
Unsecured Creditors)
Robbin Itkin, Esquire Katherine Piper, Esquire Kelly Frazier, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson LLP
2121 Avenue of