748558_Aera_UIC

Aera Energy LLC is proceeding with the rework of existing oil and gas well API #0402974287, known as 487-12, located in the South Belridge Oil Field in Kern County, California, to extend its productive life through perforation addition and return to injection service. The project has been determined to qualify for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Class 1 for existing facilities, Class 2 for replacement or reconstruction, and Class 4 for minor alterations to land, ensuring no expansion of operational use, surface disturbance, or environmental impact beyond current levels. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) is the regulatory authority responsible for permitting and oversight, with final approval contingent on compliance with state regulatory standards including 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, 1684.1, and 1684.2. While the project is formally documented as a forecast under the title 748558_Aera_UIC and posted on November 20, 2025, there is no identified solicitation number, contract value, delivery schedule, or procurement type, indicating this is an environmental permitting action rather than a federal contract award. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, payment terms, accounting codes, invoicing methods, or socioeconomic certifications are applicable, as the process operates solely under state environmental law. The work location is fixed at Section 12, Township 28S, Range 20E, Mount Diablo Base in Kern County, and acceptance is contingent upon CalGEM’s regulatory approval, with inspections conducted by the agency based on compliance with CEQA exemptions. All correspondence and submissions are directed to CalGEM’s office in Bakersfield, California, through designated email and physical channels, with no federal contracting infrastructure or representation requirements involved.