Needham Ranch Open Space Oil Wells Plugging And Abandonment Project

The Needham Ranch Open Space Oil Wells Plugging and Abandonment Project is an initiative by the City of Santa Clarita Neighborhood Services Department to manage idle oil wells located on a 36-acre parcel of dedicated open space. This land was transferred to the City by the Needham Ranch Land Company, LLC in February 2020. The primary scope of work involves the plugging and abandonment of six idle oil wells situated at Assessor's Parcel Number 2827-051-914. All project activities must be executed in strict accordance with CalGEM regulations to ensure compliance with state environmental standards. The project received formal approval from the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita on October 28, 2025. It has been granted an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act under Article 19, Sections 15301 and 15304, as the work is classified as minor alterations to existing structures and land. While specific contract values, pricing schedules, and contract types are not provided in the current documentation, the project is managed through the City of Santa Clarita with Susan Nelson serving as a primary point of contact. Public records regarding the exemption and project approval are maintained at the City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department.