730293_Aera_UIC

Aera Energy LLC is undertaking remedial work on the waterflood injection well 971N-13 (API #0403061576) located in the South Belridge Oil Field, Kern County, California, to address well integrity concerns. The project involves casing repairs and the potential addition of perforations within the existing wellbore and on the current dirt pad, with no expansion of surface facilities or new construction. The work is designed to restore safe, long-term operation of the well for continued waterflood injection without increasing its capacity. Regulatory approval for the project is being sought through the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), under categorical exemptions provided by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Classes 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8, which cover maintenance of existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction within the original footprint, minor land alterations, and environmental protection measures. The project is subject to compliance with these exemptions, ensuring no significant environmental impact occurs. Follow-up MIT-1 testing is required to verify the effectiveness of the repairs prior to resuming injection operations. The place of performance is clearly defined by geographic coordinates, and all inspections and acceptance activities are conducted at the well site, with final administrative approval resting with CalGEM. The project’s posting date is August 22, 2025, with a submission deadline on the same day, and documents are available for public inspection via CalGEM’s district office in Bakersfield or online through the State Clearinghouse portal. No contract value, pricing, payment details, or federal acquisition regulation clauses are included, as this is a regulatory permitting action under state environmental law rather than a procurement contract. No contracting officer, COR, COTR, or financial identifiers such as AAC, TAS, or ACRN are specified, and the sole point of contact for regulatory matters is CalGEM, with Aera Energy acting as the applicant and operator. No socioeconomic certifications, unique entity IDs, or contract type designations like FFP or IDIQ are provided, and no invoicing systems, packaging specifications, or special requirements such as security clearances or OCI provisions are outlined.