760179_Group_Aera_UIC

Aera Energy LLC proposes to rework eight existing oil and gas wells within the heavily developed South Belridge Oil Field located in Kern County, California. The project, identified as 760179_Group_Aera_UIC, aims to continue resource development through specific technical interventions, including adding perforations and running and gravel packing wire wrapped screens. The scope of work involves minor alterations to existing facilities, such as the alteration of well casing and the installation or removal of downhole production or injection equipment. Additionally, the project may include the reconstruction of casing and wellbores on existing well pads and drilling operations that result in negligible permanent effects to the surrounding land, water, air, or vegetation. The California Department of Conservation's Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has issued a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption for this project. This exemption is based on the determination that the work constitutes minor alterations to existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction of existing structures with substantially the same purpose and capacity, and drilling operations with minimal environmental impact. CalGEM has concluded that the project will not result in significant adverse environmental impacts. Administrative inquiries and public records requests regarding this notice can be directed to the CalGEM District office in Bakersfield, California.