750708_CREH_UIC

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has approved a permit for California Resources Elk Hills, LLC to perform rework on one existing oil and gas well, identified as API 0403045673 (Well Name 17WD-21R), located in the Elk Hills Oilfield on private lands. The primary objective of the project is to address well integrity issues and remediate known casing holes to protect natural resources and the environment. The scope of work includes adding perforations, running a slotted liner, and performing cement squeeze perforations. These activities are estimated to take between 7 and 10 days to complete and will be conducted entirely on an existing pad to ensure no new ground surface disturbance occurs. The project utilizes mobile temporary equipment, including a workover rig, pumps, and return bins, with all waste materials to be disposed of according to applicable laws and regulations. This rework falls under Group A and Group B of the December 2023 CalGEM rework exemptions guidance and has been granted a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) across multiple categorical exemptions. The project is located in Kern County at coordinates 35.30051804, -119.51873016, and was certified on November 5, 2025.