713680_Aera_UIC

The project involves reworking the existing water-flood injection well “Belridge III” 7214HZL-3 with API number 0403028507 located in the South Belridge Oil Field in Kern County, California, under the authority of the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM). The work includes recovering damaged shallow casing, isolating casing holes between 85 and 140 feet, installing an uncemented tie-back string, potentially adding perforations for water-flood injection, running new injection tubing with a packer, and conducting an MIT-1 test to validate well integrity. The operation is designed to restore and maintain the well’s original function and capacity without expanding its use or altering its classification as a Class II injection well, ensuring no new construction or significant environmental impact. All activities are conducted under categorical exemptions provided by the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Classes 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8, which confirm the project qualifies as maintenance, replacement, or minor alteration of an existing facility with no unusual circumstances or expansion of capacity. The regulatory approval process is managed by CalGEM, with administrative oversight and acceptance handled at their Bakersfield office, while the physical performance occurs at the well site located at Sec. 03, Tw. 29S, Rng. 21E, Base MD, with coordinates 35.4360313°N and -119.7060089°W. Aera Energy LLC is the operator submitting the request, with point of contact Jeffrey Young from the company and Catherine Calantas from CalGEM serving as the primary administrative liaison. The project is posted as a forecast on July 31, 2025, with no solicitation number, pricing data, line items, or contract value disclosed, indicating this is not a procurement contract but a regulatory permitting action. No Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, payment terms, invoicing methods, contracting officer details, or socioeconomic certifications are applicable or included, as the process is governed entirely by state environmental regulations, including 14 CCR §§ 15301–15308 and 1684.1–1684.2, and requires no competitive bidding, evaluation factors, or financial terms typically found in federal contracts. All supporting documents are available for public inspection via Cal