745679_SoCalGas_UGS_P&A

Southern California Gas Company is undertaking the permanent abandonment of Well Vidor 15, located in the Playa Del Rey Gas Storage Field in Los Angeles County, with operations expected to last approximately 16 weeks. The work involves plugging the well with cement to surface, perforating and cement squeezing the casing to isolate production zones, cutting and recovering the production casing, and placing abandonment mud and cement between plugs to ensure complete isolation. All surface lines, rig anchors, and temporary equipment—including workover rigs, tanks, bins, and pumps—will be removed upon completion, and the site will be restored to its original condition. Excavation will be conducted to remove rig anchors, with efforts focused on minimizing environmental disruption and adhering to emission avoidance guidelines. Waste materials generated during the operation will be classified as either hazardous or non-hazardous and transported to appropriate facilities for proper disposal, with no expansion or new construction planned at the site. The project falls under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division, which has determined that the abandonment qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land), exempting it from full environmental review due to its minimal environmental impact. The well’s API number is 0403714071, and all activities will occur at the existing well pad located at coordinates 33.96626663, -118.43869019. Inspection and acceptance will be performed on-site by CalGEM, ensuring compliance with industry-standard abandonment practices and state regulatory requirements. No formal federal contract clauses, pricing details, evaluation factors, or solicitation numbers are present, indicating this is a state-regulated environmental and operational project rather than a federally procured contract. Primary contact for environmental compliance and documentation is through the CalGEM CEQA Program, with no formal contract type, payment instructions, or contractor certifications disclosed in the available records.