745303_Group_Chevron_UIC
Summary
SCH Number
2025121186
Public Agency
California Department of Conservation
(DOC)
Document Title
745303_Group_Chevron_UIC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/30/2025
Document Description
Project Description: Chevron proposes to rework (Salvage Perforate) 19 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 19 permit(s) for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (C5640) to rework the 19 well(s) listed below, in the Midway-Sunset Oil Field.
API # Well Name
0403013177 G-6425
0403001000 G-6424
0403002278 G-6328
0403002276 G-6128
0403012382 G-7417
0403012368 G-7103
0403014505 G-7506
0403035664 G-7215
0403001399 G-7614
0403012372 G-7205
0403035656 G-7517
0403007668 G-7314
0403001750 G-7320
0402988553 G-7104
0403001751 G-7408
0403021728 G-7414R
0403012370 G-7111
0402988556 G-7517
0402988561 G-7516
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
Township
31S
Section
22
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
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. 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, 46400190, and 46400249, 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.” 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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