723922_Chevron_UIC

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is proposing to perform casing repair and rework operations on the McKittrick Fee 3345 well (API 0403064467) located in the Cymric Oil Field of Kern County, California. The primary objective of the project is to remediate known casing holes and address well integrity issues to protect natural resources and the environment. The work will be conducted entirely on an existing pad to avoid disturbing undeveloped areas and will not increase the depth of the well or expand its former use. All perforations will remain within the existing completion zone, and the rework will maintain the well's original purpose and capacity. The project is part of steamflood project 19024021 in the Tulare Formation, which involves continuous steam injection and cyclic steam wells. Operational details include the use of approximately 750 barrels of metered, reclaimed produced water per well. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has issued a Notice of Exemption as of September 18, 2025, certifying that the project is exempt from full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) due to its nature as a repair and maintenance activity of an existing facility.