724954_Aera_UIC

Aera Energy LLC has been granted regulatory approval by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division to rework the existing steamflood well Anderson-Fitzgerald 7508i-26S, identified by API number 0403068039, located in the heavily developed Cymric Oil Field in Kern County, California. The project involves a sidetrack operation to restore production from the well without expanding its surface footprint or introducing new infrastructure, with all work confined to the existing well pad. This activity is classified as maintenance and minor alteration under California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemptions, specifically Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land), ensuring compliance with CalGEM regulations and eliminating the need for full environmental impact review. The project is situated within a densely industrialized area, and no new disturbances to undeveloped land are anticipated. Although the Notice of Exemption was certified on September 22, 2025, and publicly posted on September 23, 2025, no contract value, pricing details, period of performance, invoicing instructions, or payment terms are specified, indicating this document serves as an environmental permitting notice rather than a formal procurement contract. The regulatory authority, CalGEM, retains responsibility for oversight and acceptance, with the contractor expected to adhere strictly to approved mitigation measures and operational limits. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, award evaluation factors, delivery terms, or special contractual requirements are applicable or present, as the documentation stems entirely from state-level environmental compliance procedures and does not constitute a competitive solicitation or federal contract. All project activity is administered through CalGEM’s office in Bakersfield, with direct inquiries handled by the agency’s central contact portal.