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Drilling Rig Services (Sidetrack & Plugback)

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This subcontract for Drilling Rig Services involves performing drilling, plugback, and sidetracking operations for prime contractors on CalGEM oil and gas well projects. The scope of work includes mobilizing a drilling rig to execute plugback sealing and sidetrack drilling from an existing wellbore, utilizing 24-hour continuous operations to deliver a successfully sidetracked and plugged-back production well. The project is managed by the California Department of Conservation and will be performed in Coalinga. All operations must strictly comply with CalGEM regulations and safety standards for oil and gas well operations. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 213111 and was posted on September 14, 2026.

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Subcontract for drilling, plugback, and sidetracking services for CalGEM projects in Coalinga.

Agency

California Conservation, Department of

NAICS

213111 - Drilling Oil and Gas WellsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Coalinga, CA

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This scope was carved out of 820452_Petro-Lud_OG.

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PostedSep 14

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AgencyCalifornia Conservation, Department of

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Performs drilling, plugback, and sidetracking operations for prime contractors on CalGEM oil and gas well projects. Mobilizes a drilling rig to execute plugback sealing and sidetrack drilling from an existing wellbore using 24-hour continuous operations. Complies with CalGEM regulations and safety standards for oil and gas well operations. Delivers a successfully sidetracked and plugged-back production well.

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