770969_Group_Berry_OG

Berry Petroleum Company, LLC is authorized to sidetrack two existing oil and gas producer wells—Hill 534 (API 0403022639) and Hill 644B (API 0403044366)—in the South Belridge Oil Field located in Kern County, California, within Section 19, Township 28S, Range 21E, Mount Diablo Base. The project is confined entirely to areas already disturbed by prior oil and gas operations with no changes to surface topography, ensuring no expansion of the surface footprint. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), serves as the lead regulatory authority, issuing permitting approval under categorical exemptions provided by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Class 1 for maintenance and repair of existing facilities, Class 2 for replacement or reconstruction on the same site, and Class 4 for minor land alterations with negligible environmental impact. The work involves downhole interventions such as casing repair, perforation, and equipment installation or removal, all aimed at sustaining production capacity without new surface development. No financial details, pricing, contract value, or line-item costs are disclosed in the documentation, and there is no indication of traditional federal acquisition contract clauses, payment terms, invoicing systems, or contracting officer designations. The project is classified as a forecast under the posted date of December 31, 2025, with an associated CEQA exemption certification dated December 30, 2025. All regulatory oversight, inspection, and acceptance responsibilities rest with CalGEM, with the primary point of contact being the CalGEM Central Office in Bakersfield, and no representations regarding small business status, UEI/CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications are included. The project operates under state environmental exemptions and does not involve federal procurement mechanisms or requirements.