Needham Ranch Open Space Oil Wells Plugging And Abandonment Project

The City of Santa Clarita, through its Neighborhood Services Department, is implementing the Needham Ranch Open Space Oil Wells Plugging and Abandonment Project. This initiative follows the February 2020 dedication of a 36-acre parcel of open space from the Needham Ranch Land Company, LLC, which transferred ownership of six idle oil wells to the city. The project's primary objective is to plug and abandon these six idle wells at Assessor's Parcel Number 2827-051-914, ensuring all work is performed in strict accordance with CalGEM regulations. The project was approved by 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 involves minor alterations to existing structures and land. Administrative oversight is managed by the City of Santa Clarita, with Susan Nelson, Parks Manager, and Andy Olson, Associate Planner, serving as key points of contact. The project is categorized under NAICS code 562910.