733345_Aera_OG

The project involves the rework and reactivation of existing producing oil well 18HL-35 with API number 0402988628 located in the South Belridge Oil Field in Kern County, California, specifically in Section 35, Township 28S, Range 21E, Base MD. The work will be performed on an existing dirt pad without expanding the surface footprint or increasing operational capacity and is intended to restore production through casing and wellbore maintenance activities. This project has been reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and qualifies for categorical exemptions under Classes 1, 2, and 4, confirming that the activity involves minimal environmental impact through repair and reconstruction of existing facilities and minor land alterations. Approval for the rework is being granted by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), which serves as the lead regulatory agency responsible for permitting and oversight. All project-related communications, submissions, and notifications are directed to CalGEM via email at CalGEMCentral@conservation.ca.gov or by phone at (661) 322-4031, with Aera Energy LLC identified as the operator responsible for carrying out the work under regulatory compliance. The project was posted on August 29, 2025, with a certification date of August 28, 2025, indicating an expedited environmental review process. There is no specified contract value, pricing data, period of performance, payment terms, invoicing system, or federal acquisition regulation clauses included in the documentation, as this is not a federal procurement contract but rather an environmental exemption notice. No FAR-based contract clauses, small business certifications, unique entity identifiers, subcontracting plans, or technical delivery requirements are present. The scope is limited to well reactivation under state environmental regulations, with inspection and acceptance tied to compliance with CEQA guidelines and CalGEM’s regulatory standards for oil and gas operations, including 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, 15304, 1684.1, and 1684.2.