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Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County ISMND

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The Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County project, managed by the California Department of Conservation Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) State Abandonment Program, involves the plugging, abandoning, and decommissioning of 18 orphan wells. The project targets wells located in the Fruitvale, Mountain View, Edison, and Semitropic oil fields, as well as one well outside of an oil field. The scope of work includes cleaning out each well, plugging them with cement and inert mud to the surface, cutting casings to five to ten feet below ground level, and backfilling with soil. Additionally, the project requires the removal of tanks, aboveground pipelines, debris, and other related facilities, with all cuttings and cement returns transported to the Bena or Shafter-Wasco Landfills. To ensure environmental compliance, CalGEM has prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The project emphasizes the use of existing roads and previously disturbed areas to minimize ground disturbance, utilizing a site stabilization and lease restoration plan to return the areas to natural conditions. The project has undergone a public review period from September 18 to October 17, 2025, and received a Notice of Determination on October 20, 2025, confirming that the project will not have a significant environmental effect. Performance is subject to CalGEM oversight and, for sites within Bakersfield, the approval of the City Public Works Director.

General Info

CalGEM will plug and decommission 18 orphan wells in Kern County, California.

Agency

California Conservation, Department of

NAICS

213112 - Support Activities for Oil and Gas OperationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

E. Fairview Rd. and SR 184; various, Bakersfield, CA, 93307

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2025 Environmental Document Filing Fee Receipt - Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County ISMND

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Notice of Completion - Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County ISMND

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Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County ISMND October 2025

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Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County

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Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County ISMND

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NOI-A Public Notice for Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County ISMND

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NOD Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County ISMND

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Conservation, Department of

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Organization / Agency

California Conservation, Department of

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Contacts

Robert SchaafState Abandonment Program Manager

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Interested Companies (1)

MRS Environmental

Santa Barbara, CA

Full Description

The Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County Project by the California Department of Conservation Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) State Abandonment Program involves the State of California's plugging and abandoning (permanent sealing) of 18 orphan wells, removal of tanks, aboveground pipelines, debris, and other Project-related facilities and equipment in Kern County, California. One well is not within an oil field, while the rest are in the Fruitvale (12), Mountain View (3), Edison (1), and Semitropic (1) Oil Fields. For well permanent sealing, each well would be cleaned out and then plugged with cement and inert mud to the ground surface. Then, the well casing would be cut down to approximately five to ten feet below ground level, and the site would be backfilled with soil up to ground level. All activities would utilize existing roads and previously disturbed areas to the maximum extent feasible. Due to the locations of the well sites, the access and staging of equipment could have the potential for ground disturbance. Therefore, CalGEM is preparing this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines. A site stabilization and/or lease restoration plan is proposed to ensure that that area is returned to natural conditions. The project activities being permitted by CalGEM are within the scope of the Permanent Sealing of Orphan Wells in Kern County IS/MND. CalGEM approved permits to abandon the wells listed below in Kern County.