24-ST-MWSS-Tidewater MNDI (wells 37-23, 38-21, 44-22 of 24 well package)

Berry Petroleum Company, LLC has been granted regulatory approval by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division to sidetrack 24 existing oil wells in the Midway-Sunset Oil Field in Kern County, California, to restore and maintain production capacity without expanding current operations. The project involves minor alterations to the wellbores and associated infrastructure, including casing repairs and downhole equipment modifications, all of which are consistent with existing facility use and comply with California Code of Regulations sections 1684.1 and 1684.2. These activities qualify for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Class 1 for existing facilities, Class 2 for replacement or reconstruction, and Class 4 for minor land alterations, ensuring no significant environmental impact. The work will be conducted at designated well sites, including API numbers 0403046868, 0403063775, and 0403046789, with all operations utilizing pre-existing facilities and no additional surface disturbance. Regulatory oversight and acceptance authority rests solely with CalGEM, which will verify compliance with applicable environmental and operational standards. The project was certified on July 24, 2025, and publicly posted on July 28, 2025, but no contract value, pricing structure, delivery schedule, financing details, or federal acquisition clauses are specified. There is no identification of small business status, unique entity identifiers, or federal reporting requirements, as this is a state-level environmental permitting action rather than a federal procurement. Point of contact for administrative matters is Catherine Calantas at CalGEM, with Ryan Nelson serving as the company agent. No formal contract type, line items, payment terms, invoicing procedures, or contracting officer details are provided, reflecting that this is an environmental approval action rather than a traditional federal contract.