679297_Group_Berry_UIC

Berry Petroleum Company, LLC is undertaking a project to rework and workover seven existing wells within the Midway-Sunset oil field in Kern County, California. Approved by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), the project focuses on continuing resource development through minor alterations of existing wells. The scope of work includes the reconstruction of casing and wellbores, casing repairs, perforating, and the installation or removal of cement plugs, bridge plugs, packers, and downhole production or injection equipment. All activities will be performed on existing well pads and wellbores, ensuring there is no deepening of wells or expansion of previously approved uses. The project is governed by standards CCR 1684.1 and CCR 1684.2 and has been granted a Notice of Exemption from full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This exemption is based on the project being classified as a minor alteration to existing facilities with negligible environmental impact. The project is identified as 679297_Group_Berry_UIC and was certified on August 15, 2025. Primary points of contact include Catherine Calantas of CalGEM and Ryan Nelson of Berry Petroleum Company.