745214_Group_Chevron_UIC
Summary
SCH Number
2025120928
Public Agency
California Department of Conservation
(DOC)
Document Title
745214_Group_Chevron_UIC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/19/2025
Document Description
Chevron proposes to rework (Salvage Perforate) 21 existing wells in the existing and heavily developed Midway- Sunset Oil field to continue oil and gas resource development. Due to the proximity of wells to each other in an already disturbed densely developed and active Midway-Sunset Oilfield they are grouped in this application. All perforations will be within the existing completion zone. Water used during the rework operations will be metered, reclaimed produced water, approximately 750 barrels, each well. The work will not increase the depth of any well. The project is in unincorporated Kern County, is not within City limits and does not extend beyond the designated oil field boundary. The wells are located on a relatively flat, open area and 100% disturbed in a densely developed, existing oil field. No change to the surface is included in the proposed work.
The proposed project consists of the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) approving 21 permit(s) for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (C5640) to rework the 21 well(s) listed below, in the Midway-Sunset Oil Field.
API # Well Name
0402941154 G-697
0403040066 G-6225
0403002280 G-6332
0403012960 G-6122
0403012964 G-6325
0403012787 G-6323
0403012963 G-6224
0403031830 G-6924
0403002283 G-6532
0403002279 G-6330
0402978541 G-6628
0403025339 G-5128R
0403020318 G-5228
0402974578 G-399
0403000870 G-5532
0402986114 G-5130
0402988400 G-1004
0403001743 G-5326
0403002281 G-6528
0403042963 G-6429
0403020340 G-6428
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
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Fr E/4 cor 6Nly 648Wly
Township
31S
Range
22E
Section
22
Base
MD
Other Location Info
Midway-Sunset
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities (14 CCR §§ 15301, 1684.1)
Reasons for Exemption
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. All perforations will be within the existing completion zone. Water used during the rework operations will be metered, reclaimed produced water, approximately 750 barrels, each well. The work will not increase the depth of any well. Additionally, a CalGEM engineer has confirmed that the proposed work would be a continuation of operations within UIC Project 46400049, 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 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.” The project locations are located on a relatively flat, open area and 100% disturbed in a densely developed, existing oil field. The proposed work will be conducted on existing wells and facilities. No new construction or addition of infrastructure is proposed. Additionally, a CalGEM engineer has confirmed that the proposed work would be a continuation of operations within UIC Project 46400049, 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. The project locations are located on a relatively flat, open area and 100% disturbed in a densely developed, existing oil field. No change to the surface is included in the proposed work. The rework will not expand the facilities. The current existing land use (and surrounding land use) of the proposed project is an active oil field consisting of oil and gas wells.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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