724284_Aera_OG

The project 724284_Aera_OG involves the rework of an existing oil and gas producer well, identified as API 0403053885 (Well Name 3572-35), located in the South Belridge Oil Field of Kern County, California. Situated at latitude 35.4428953 and longitude -119.6865697, the project will be executed on an existing dirt pad. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has approved one permit for Aera Energy LLC to perform these operations, which include the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing structures, the reconstruction of casing and wellbores, and the installation or removal of downhole equipment such as cement plugs and packers. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project has been granted a Notice of Exemption, certified on August 15, 2025, as the activities are categorized as having negligible environmental impact on land, water, air, and vegetation. The scope of work is limited to remedial and maintenance activities that do not require significant vegetation removal or expansion of existing well pads. Administrative oversight is managed by the CalGEM District office in Bakersfield, with primary points of contact including Catherine Calantas and Jeffrey Young. The project is classified under NAICS code 213112.