768938_Aera_OG

Aera Energy LLC is seeking regulatory approval from the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division, to rework a single existing oil and gas well, API #0403045529, known as 33F-18, located in Section 18, Township 28 South, Range 21 East, Bakersfield and Monarch Meridian, within the South Belridge Oil Field in Kern County, California. The project involves minor alterations such as casing repairs, downhole equipment replacement, and wellbore reconstruction to restore operational integrity without expanding production capacity or creating new surface disturbances. This effort falls under categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Classes 1, 2, and 4, which permit activities involving existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction of degraded infrastructure, and minor land alterations that result in no significant environmental impact. The proposed work adheres to state regulations outlined in 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, 15304, and 1684.1, ensuring compliance with technical standards for well safety and environmental protection. All activities will be conducted on-site at the well location, with inspection and acceptance overseen by CalGEM as the lead agency, which also issues the permit. There is no financial data, pricing, or contract value disclosed in the documentation, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses, procurement evaluation factors, or mandatory representations are applicable, as this is an environmental permitting action rather than a federal procurement. The submission deadline for the notice was December 19, 2025, with the posting date set for December 22, 2025, and inquiries or requests for additional materials should be directed to CalGEMCentral@conservation.ca.gov or the State Clearinghouse website.