NOE_707502_Group_SPR_UIC
Summary
SCH Number
2025070410
Public Agency
California Department of Conservation
(DOC)
Document Title
NOE_707502_Group_SPR_UIC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/10/2025
Document Description
Project Description: SPR proposes to rework 13 existing wells located in the Cymric Oilfield. The wells will be completed in the same reservoir as the original wellbore. The completion design will be the same as the original wellbore. The project will include adding perforations to the same reservoir as the existing completion interval and adjusting cup placement to optimize steam placement. The project is estimated to take 5 days to complete with 10-hour per day operations from 6:00AM-5:00PM. The work will be completed in the Summer/Fall/Winter.
The proposed project consists of the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) approving 13 permits for Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC (S2641) to rework the 13 wells listed below, in the Cymric Oil Field.
API # Well Name
0403069734 McKittrick Unit 2 I-16
0403069667 McKittrick Unit 2 I-18
0403069668 McKittrick Unit 2 I-19
0403069672 McKittrick Unit 2 I-22
0403069673 McKittrick Unit 2 I-23
0403069723 McKittrick Unit 2 I-24
0403069728 McKittrick Unit 2 I-25
0403069719 McKittrick Unit 2 I-26
0403069680 McKittrick Unit 2 I-27
0403069724 McKittrick Unit 2 I-28
0403069729 McKittrick Unit 2 I-29
0403069720 McKittrick Unit 2 I-30
0403069718 McKittrick Unit 2 I-31
Contact Information
Name
Randall P. Jeffries
Agency Name
Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division
Job Title
Oil and Gas Program Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Tim Spriet
Agency Name
Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC (S2641)
Job Title
Submitter
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
1522S & 1474W of NE Corner
Township
30S
Range
22E
Section
06
Base
MD
Other Location Info
Cymric Oil Field
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities (14 CCR §§ 15301, 1684.1)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1, Existing Facilities (14 CCR §§ 15301, 1684.1): The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the “Class 1” (14 CCR § 15301) exemption per the CEQA Guidelines because the proposed project is a repair or minor alteration of existing facilities and will not involve an expansion of use of the oil field, and therefore is exempt from the need for full CEQA review. Additionally, in accordance with 14 CCR § 1684.1 the Class 1 exemption consists of operation repair, maintenance, minor alternation of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing previously. The existing well pads can accommodate all associated equipment, materials storage, and operations including deliveries and personnel parking. Any undisturbed vegetation will be avoided, and all work will occur on the existing disturbed pad only. No expansion of the existing well pad, road, staging areas or pipelines is required. No new pumps, facilities, or flowlines will be installed. Storage, transmission, and processing will be handled utilizing existing infrastructure. Electricity will be supplied from existing systems. No expansion of the existing facilities is required. Additionally, a CalGEM engineer has confirmed that the proposed work would be a continuation of operations within UIC Project 19024128 & 19024022, as permitted by the PAL.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (14 CCR § 15302)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (14 CCR § 15302): Class 2 applies because it consists of “replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. No expansion of the existing well pad, road, staging areas or pipelines is required. Any waste materials that are generated will be handled in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Additionally, a CalGEM engineer has confirmed that the proposed work would be a continuation of operations within UIC Project 19024128 & 19024022, as permitted by the PAL.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (14 CCR §§ 15304, 1684.2)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (14 CCR §§ 15304, 1684.2): Class 4 exemption applies. The proposed project would be conducted entirely on an existing pad with enough space to contain all equipment. The project would not disturb any undisturbed areas. The proposed project is located within an industrial area. Therefore, the proposed project “consists of drilling operations that result in only minor alterations with negligible or no permanent effects to the existing condition of the land, water, air, and/or vegetation.” The current land use for the proposed rework activities consists of dedicated oil and gas operations located in the Cymric Oil Field. The project will not disturb any undisturbed areas or result in the expansion or construction of facilities.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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