553520_CREH_OG

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), has approved a permit for California Resources Elk Hills, LLC, to sidetrack a single existing well, API #0402972656, known as 3A-6D, located in the Buena Vista Oil Field in Kern County, California. The operation involves drilling a new wellbore from the current well to bypass obstructions or access remaining hydrocarbons within the same reservoir, with the goal of restoring the well’s original production capacity without expanding its footprint or creating new surface disturbances. This activity is not related to abandonment or environmental enforcement and qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Classes 1, 2, and 4, which confirm that the work involves minor alterations to existing facilities, replacement on the same site with equivalent purpose and capacity, and minimal or no permanent environmental impact. All work is confined to the existing pad and requires no new infrastructure or land use change. The project is documented as a forecast notice posted on August 11, 2025, with a certification date of August 9, 2025, and is subject to CalGEM’s regulatory oversight. The point of performance is precisely identified by geographic coordinates and section metadata, and environmental compliance documentation is filed with the State Clearinghouse. No contract value, pricing data, payment instructions, or federal acquisition clauses are included, as this is an environmental permitting action rather than a federal procurement contract. All communications and submissions are directed through CalGEM’s central office, with no designated contracting officer, COR, COTR, or invoicing processes outlined, reflecting the non-federal, state-regulated nature of the activity.