726161_Group_Berry_UIC_OG

The project 726161_Group_Berry_UIC_OG involves the sidetracking and reworking of four wells in the South Belridge Oil Field in Kern County, California, to address critical well integrity issues. The scope of work includes sidetracking one steam-flood well, two cyclic steam wells, and one oil and gas producing well. Specifically, the plan involves plugging and abandoning the original wellbores and drilling new completions for wells Hill 31CC, Hill 84D, Hill 53D, and Hill 31DW. All operations will be conducted on existing dirt pads to ensure no undisturbed areas are affected, and the rework will maintain substantially the same purpose and capacity as the original wells. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has issued a California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption for this project. The project is exempt from full environmental review under several CEQA categories, including existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction, and minor alterations to land, as the work is classified as remedial maintenance required for the protection of natural resources and the environment. The project is located at Section 19, Township 28S, Range 21E, and the regulatory process includes follow-up MIT-1 testing where applicable.