California Oil & Gas Activity
California statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1977 and contains information on the 242,384 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. California is ranked #11 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in May 2020. You will also find information on the producers of wells as well as recent drilling permits, rigs and production data for producing wells which start in Jan 1977 and go through May 2020.
California State Summary Stats
| California Oil & Gas State Income: | $649,388,290,877 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #11 |
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California Frequently Asked Questions
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does California rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | California currently ranks #11 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in California so far this year? | California has had 242,384 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in California? | There have been 17,499 permits approved in California. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in California? | 328 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in California |
| How many active producers are there in California? | There are currently 1 active producers in the state of California. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in California? | 4,100 feet is the average depth of a well in California. |
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California Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 242,324 | 242,384 | Up | 0.02% |
| Total Producing Wells | 45,818 | 42,998 | Down | -6.15% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 19% | 18% | Down | -6% |
| Active Producers | 272 | 1 | Down | -100% |
| Total Permits | 10,890 | 17,499 | Up | 61% |
| Average Well Depth | 4,100 | 4,100 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 426 | 328 | Down | -23% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Nov 2020 | 107.2M BBL | 410.5M MCF |
| # 3 | Louisiana | Nov 2020 | 3.8M BBL | 369.6M MCF |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Dec 2020 | 30.7M BBL | 166.5M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Dec 2020 | 36.4M BBL | 76.4M MCF |
| # 6 | Oklahoma | Aug 2020 | 11.5M BBL | 186M MCF |
| # 7 | Colorado | Nov 2020 | 12.1M BBL | 180.6M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | Nov 2020 | 6M BBL | 59.2M MCF |
| # 10 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 987.7K BBL | 87M MCF |
| # 11 | California | May 2020 | 11.4M BBL | 16M MCF |
| # 12 | Arkansas | Jun 2020 | 221.5K BBL | 39.4M MCF |
| # 13 | Mississippi | Nov 2020 | 1.2M BBL | 15M MCF |
| # 14 | Kansas | Oct 2020 | 2M BBL | 9.8M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | Sep 2020 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 15 | Montana | Oct 2020 | 1.5M BBL | 9.1M MCF |
| # 16 | Alabama | Sep 2020 | 366.6K BBL | 6.8M MCF |
| # 17 | Michigan | Jun 2020 | 225.4K BBL | 5.6M MCF |
| # 18 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2020 | 0 BBL | 32 MCF |
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Annual California Oil & Gas Production
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California Oil & Gas Wells Completed by Year
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California Oil & Gas Permits by Year
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Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in California
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
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California Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
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| Unspecified | California | Kern County | 163.7M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Bechtel Petroleum Operations, Inc.,California Resources Elk Hills, LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,CalResources LLC,Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC,Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.,Pyramid Oil Company,Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.,Target Drilling,Victory Oil Company LLC,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Orradre | California | Monterey County | 127.9M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Mobil Oil Corporation,NY Oil, Inc. |
| San Joaquin | California | Kern County | 117.2M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Texaco Producing Inc. |
| Unspecified | California | Kern County | 112.2M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Berry Petroleum Company, LLC,BreitBurn Operating LP,California Resources Elk Hills, LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Crimson Resource Management Corp.,Golden Gate Oil Operations, LLC,Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.,Seneca Resources Corporation |
| Taylor | California | Ventura County | 106.4M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation |
| Rosenberg (NCT-1) | California | Monterey County | 93.8M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc. |
| Yowlumne Unit B | California | Kern County | 81.6M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Maxwell | California | Kern County | 81.2M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,ARCO Oil & Gas Company,ARCO Western Energy,Oryx Energy Company,Tenneco Oil Company |
| Belridge III | California | Kern County | 69M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Grubb | California | Ventura County | 60M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Kern | California | Kern County | 55.8M BBL | ARCO Oil & Gas Company,California Resources Production Corporation,Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Texaco Producing Inc.,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Lloyd | California | Ventura County | 53.6M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Royal American Petro. Corp. |
| WTU | California | Los Angeles County | 53.3M BBL | ExxonMobil Corporation,Magness Petroleum Company,Warren E&P, Inc. |
| WEZU | California | Los Angeles County | 53.3M BBL | Southern California Gas Company |
| SEBU T | California | Kern County | 50.6M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| McPhee | California | Kern County | 50.5M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc. |
| Marina | California | Kern County | 49.9M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Porter | California | Los Angeles County | 47.6M BBL | Southern California Gas Company |
| Belridge I | California | Kern County | 44.9M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Hill | California | Kern County | 44.3M BBL | Berry Petroleum Company, LLC,Celeron Oil & Gas Co.,Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,ExxonMobil Corporation,Linn Operating, Inc.,Linn Operating, LLC,Petro Resources Inc. |
| Moco 35 | California | Kern County | 44.2M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| State Prc 392 | California | Orange Offshore | 44.1M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,Oxy USA Inc.,SWEPI, LP |
| Wier | California | Kern County | 43.5M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,CalResources LLC,SWEPI, LP |
| Green & Whittier A | California | Kern County | 42.7M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Texaco Producing Inc. |
| Belridge I | California | Kern County | 42.6M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
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California Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | Production Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County Ext, CA | #808 | #19 | $166,098,993,452 | 1 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 1.5K MCF | 8.37 BOE |
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