760179_Group_Aera_UIC

Aera Energy LLC is seeking regulatory approval from the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) to rework eight existing oil and gas wells in the South Belridge Oil Field located in Kern County, California. The project involves downhole modifications including adding perforations, installing wire-wrapped screens, and gravel packing to enhance well integrity and production efficiency without expanding surface facilities or altering existing infrastructure. The specific wells targeted for rework are identified by their API numbers: 0403069394 (WD26-2), 0403069369 (WD33-11), 0403069375 (WD33-3), 0403069404 (WD38-2), 0403069391 (WD53-11), 0403069379 (WD54-3), 0403069382 (WD55-3), and 0403069451 (WD75-3). The proposed activities fall under categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Class 1 for maintenance of existing facilities, Class 2 for replacement or reconstruction, and Class 4 for minor land alterations, as outlined in 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, and 15304, along with CalGEM-specific provisions in 14 CCR §§ 1684.1 and 1684.2. CalGEM has certified that the project meets exemption criteria due to negligible expansion of use and minor alterations to existing infrastructure. The work will be performed at the existing well sites within the South Belridge Oil Field, with regulatory approval serving as the primary acceptance mechanism. There is no disclosed contract value, payment terms, invoicing method, or traditional procurement structure, as this is an environmental permitting action rather than a federally funded contract. The California Department of Conservation, through CalGEM, serves as the regulatory oversight agency, with general contact information provided for administrative inquiries. No FAR clauses, federal acquisition requirements, small business certifications, or contract administration details are applicable, as the process is governed solely by state environmental regulations. Permits are pending formal approval, and no performance schedule, delivery timeline, or subcontracting obligations are