The California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) declined a request from state lawmakers to impose fees under AB 1167 on California Resources Corporation’s (CRC) merger with Aera Energy. AB 1167 requires individuals or companies to assure the full cost of plugging and abandoning wells must before CalGEM can approve the transfer of a well.
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