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Planning Commission approves 11‑MW private solar facility at San Ardo oil field with mitigation and disclosure conditions
Summary
The commission approved PLN 210174 to allow an 11‑megawatt private solar facility on approximately 35.5 acres at the San Ardo oil operation, subject to revised mitigation for contaminated soils and a recorded oil‑and‑gas disclosure notice; the vote carried with one abstention.
The Monterey County Planning Commission on Jan. 8, 2025 approved PLN 210174, a request by ERA Energy LLC/California Resources Corporation to construct an 11‑megawatt photovoltaic facility on roughly 35.5 acres at the San Ardo oil field (66880 Sargent Road). Staff recommended a mitigated negative declaration (MND), a combined development permit and a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan.
Staff told the commission there are approximately 65 abandoned oil and gas wells within and near the development area. CalGEM (California Geologic and Energy Management Division) identified 20 wells that were abandoned…
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