Aera San Ardo Two (2) Wells Administrative Grouping

The primary work objective is to sidetrack two (2) existing wells. This work is designed to support continuation of oil and gas resource development in the area. The wells are not being sidetracked (i) for abandonment purposes only or (ii) in connection with an enforcement order to mitigate or prevent environmental damage or surface expression. Sidetracking is the process of drilling a new wellbore from an existing wellbore. This is typically done when the original wellbore encounters a problem, when accessing remaining hydrocarbons within portions of the same reservoir, or when obstructions in the wellbore need to be bypassed. This process allows drilling a new section in an existing wellbore in the same rock formation restoring the well’s original functionality. The potential disturbance footprint would encompass an existing 20,000 square foot (100 ft x 200 ft) well pad per well. The entirety of this work would be located in an area of existing disturbance and no change in the surface topography (such as drainage patterns) would result. There will be no expansion of the existing well pads, roads, staging areas, or pipelines. No new grading would occur in any undisturbed areas. No new road construction or expansions would be required for the proposed project. Routine maintenance activities at the site would include removal of weeds and other ruderal vegetation for fire control and road maintenance. For a single well, it is expected to take approximately 17 operational days to complete all construction phases. The proposed project consists of the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) approving 2 permit(s) for Aera Energy LLC to sidetrack the well(s) listed below, in the San Ardo Oil Field. (0405322272: Orradre 1614-12 & 0405322013: Orradre 1528H-12)