731005_Group_Aera_UIC

Aera Energy LLC has been granted regulatory approval by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) to sidetrack two existing oil and gas wells—Anderson-Fitzgerald 6604A (API #0403058322) and Anderson-Fitzgerald 7315 (API #0402979642)—located in the Cymric Oil Field in Kern County, California. The purpose of the sidetrack operations is to restore production by drilling new wellbores from the existing casings to bypass downhole obstructions or access undrained portions of the reservoir, without expanding the facility footprint or altering the original purpose of the wells. The work is not related to abandonment or environmental enforcement and will occur on established well pads using standard industry practices. CalGEM has determined the project qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Classes 1, 2, and 4, based on the minimal environmental impact, lack of new construction, and use of existing infrastructure. The project’s place of performance is at coordinates 35.37407303°N, -119.68418884°W in Section 26/T.295/R.21E/B&M. Although CalGEM serves as the permitting and oversight authority, with general administrative inquiries directed to its Bakersfield office, no formal contract value, pricing, payment details, accounting codes, invoicing procedures, or federal acquisition regulation clauses are included in the documentation. There is no identified contracting officer, COR, COTR, or procurement evaluation criteria, as this is an environmental permitting action rather than a competitive federal procurement. No representations, certifications, socioeconomic status claims, or unique entity identifiers are provided, and the submission process for the environmental exemption was handled through CalGEM’s administrative review via the CEGANet portal without requiring a formal bid or proposal from the applicant.