714054_Aera_OG

Aera Energy LLC has been granted regulatory approval by the California Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division to rework a single existing oil and gas well, identified by API number 0403048316 and named 848C-18, located in the South Belridge Oil Field in Kern County, California. The project involves performing maintenance activities by adding new perforations and installing a gravelpacked inner liner to enhance production from the well, without expanding its operational footprint or increasing environmental impact. This action is classified under California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), with additional reliance on statutory exemptions and regulatory standards including 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, and 1684.1/1684.2. The well site is situated in Section 18, Township 28S, Range 21E, Base MD, with precise geographic coordinates provided, and all field work and regulatory acceptance occur directly at this location. No pricing, contract clauses, line items, or financial details are included, as the document is not a federal procurement contract but rather an environmental compliance notification issued by CalGEM. The agency serves as the lead for permitting and acceptance, with no designated contracting officer, COR, or COTR identified, and no formal payment, invoicing, or delivery schedules specified. The activity is limited to technical well rework, with no new construction, surface alterations, or changes to land use, ensuring compliance with CEQA’s categorical exemption criteria. All communications and administrative functions are directed through CalGEM’s office in Bakersfield, with Aera Energy listed as the applicant and responsible party for execution.