726053_CREH_OG

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has issued a notice regarding a project for California Resources Elk Hills, LLC to rework an existing oil and gas well, API #0402958241, located in the Elk Hills Oil Field in Kern County, California. The primary scope of work involves the sidetracking or replacement of the existing wellbore to restore lost production. This project is designed to maintain the same purpose and capacity as the original well and will be conducted entirely on an existing pad to ensure no expansion of former use and no disturbance of previously undisturbed areas. The work is categorized as repair, maintenance, or minor alteration, with the intention of having negligible or no permanent effects on the surrounding land, water, air, or vegetation. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project has been granted a Notice of Exemption, as CalGEM determined there are no significant adverse environmental impacts. The exemption is based on several classifications, including Class 1 for existing facilities, Class 2 for replacement or reconstruction, and Class 4 for minor alterations to land. The project is located at specific coordinates within Section 34/T.30S/R.24E/B&M and is managed by the Department of Conservation. While the technical specifications and environmental exemptions are clearly defined, specific contract details such as the total estimated value, contract type, and specific period of performance are not provided in the current documentation.