California Oil & Gas Activity
California statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1977 and contains information on the 427,926 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. California is ranked #17 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Dec 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 Dec 2020.
California State Summary Stats
| California Oil & Gas State Income: | $645,879,148,447 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #17 |
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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 #17 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 427,926 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in California? | There have been 16,403 permits approved in California. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in California? | 205 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 | 427,913 | 427,926 | Flat | 0% |
| Total Producing Wells | 44,991 | 28 | Down | -99.94% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 11% | 0% | Down | -100% |
| Active Producers | 267 | 1 | Down | -100% |
| Total Permits | 10,566 | 16,403 | Up | 55% |
| Average Well Depth | 4,100 | 4,100 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 517 | 205 | Down | -60% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jun 2021 | 117.8M BBL | 494.8M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2020 | 86.9K BBL | 649.2M MCF |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Jul 2021 | 36.6M BBL | 184.7M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Jul 2021 | 34.1M BBL | 92.8M MCF |
| # 6 | Oklahoma | Mar 2021 | 10.6M BBL | 198.6M MCF |
| # 7 | Colorado | Jun 2021 | 12M BBL | 176.1M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | Jun 2021 | 6M BBL | 69.8M MCF |
| # 10 | Louisiana | Jun 2021 | 471.3K BBL | 64.5M MCF |
| # 11 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 11 | Arkansas | Feb 2021 | 203.9K BBL | 30.8M MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | Jun 2021 | 1.2M BBL | 18.3M MCF |
| # 13 | Montana | Jun 2021 | 1.4M BBL | 8.4M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | Apr 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 14 | Kansas | May 2021 | 0 BBL | 9.9M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | May 2021 | 392.4K BBL | 6.7M MCF |
| # 16 | Michigan | Feb 2021 | 260.5K BBL | 2.6M MCF |
| # 17 | California | Dec 2020 | 2.3K BBL | 20.3K 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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Browse All Producing California Companies
Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in California
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron U.S.A. Inc. | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 4.5M BBL | 14,478 | 1,660 |
| Aera Energy LLC | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 3.5M BBL | 9,752 | 879 |
| California Resources Elk Hills, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 2.3M BBL | 3,333 | 145 |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | San Francisco, CA | Dec 2020 | 1.7M BBL | 65 | 21 |
| Wild Goose Storage LLC | Gridley, CA | Dec 2020 | 1.7M BBL | 16 | 3 |
| California Resources Production Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 1.4M BBL | 3,336 | 286 |
| THUMS Long Beach Co. | Long Beach, CA | Dec 2020 | 864.7K BBL | 755 | 21 |
| Southern California Gas Company | Los Angeles, CA | Dec 2020 | 749.1K BBL | 113 | 52 |
| Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. | Lodi, CA | Dec 2020 | 739.9K BBL | 30 | 8 |
| Berry Petroleum Company, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 733.1K BBL | 1,554 | 583 |
| Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 724.4K BBL | 1,762 | 301 |
| E & B Natural Resources Management Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 672.4K BBL | 1,162 | 38 |
| Tidelands Oil Production Co. | Long Beach, CA | Dec 2020 | 356.4K BBL | 347 | 6 |
| Seneca Resources Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 321.6K BBL | 1,398 | N/A |
| Central Valley Gas Storage, LLC | Princeton, CA | Dec 2020 | 319.3K BBL | 7 | 5 |
| Macpherson Oil Company | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 260.7K BBL | 383 | 53 |
| Gill Ranch Storage, LLC | Sacramento, CA | Dec 2020 | 228K BBL | 11 | 7 |
| ERG Operating Company, LLC | Santa Maria, CA | Dec 2020 | 137.4K BBL | 147 | N/A |
| Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. | Signal Hill, CA | Dec 2020 | 124.8K BBL | 190 | 2 |
| Warren E&P, Inc. | Long Beach, CA | Dec 2020 | 103.9K BBL | 143 | 5 |
| Crimson Resource Management Corp. | Bakersfield, CA | Dec 2020 | 99.4K BBL | 178 | 51 |
| BreitBurn Operating LP | Santa Fe Springs, CA | Dec 2020 | 98.7K BBL | 225 | N/A |
| Pacific Coast Energy Company LP | Orcutt, CA | Dec 2020 | 97.6K BBL | 208 | 4 |
| Vaquero Energy, Inc. | Santa Maria, CA | Dec 2020 | 96.9K BBL | 423 | 27 |
| Bridge Energy LLC | N/A | Dec 2020 | 87.5K BBL | 282 | 36 |
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Browse All Producing California Properties
California Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Prc 392 | California | Orange Offshore | 44M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,Oxy USA Inc.,SWEPI, LP |
| A | California | Los Angeles Offshore | 20.9M BBL | Tidelands Oil Production Co. |
| State Prc 425 | California | Orange Offshore | 17.4M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,Oxy USA Inc. |
| State Prc 426 | California | Orange Offshore | 10.8M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,Oxy USA Inc. |
| State Prc 91 | California | Orange Offshore | 6.3M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,Phillips Petroleum Co. |
| State Prc 3314 | California | Ventura Offshore | 3.2M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Venoco, Inc. |
| City Of Redondo Beach | California | Los Angeles County | 2.1M BBL | Triton Oil & Gas Corporation |
| State Prc 392 | California | Orange County | 2M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation |
| State | California | Ventura Offshore | 1.6M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Chevron U.S.A. Inc. |
| State 91 Mzu | California | Orange Offshore | 1.5M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation |
| Newport Beach | California | Orange Offshore | 1.4M BBL | City of Newport Beach |
| State 208 | California | Santa Barbara Offshore | 1.4M BBL | Atlantic Richfield Company |
| State 208 | California | Santa Barbara County | 1.1M BBL | ARCO Oil & Gas Company,Atlantic Richfield Company |
| Osa | California | Los Angeles Offshore | 1.1M BBL | Tidelands Oil Production Co. |
| Osm | California | Los Angeles Offshore | 1M BBL | Tidelands Oil Production Co. |
| Hobson State | California | Ventura County | 1M BBL | Rincon Island Limited Partnership |
| State Prc 426 | California | Orange County | 1M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation |
| State Prc 426 | California | El Dorado County | 875.9K BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Oxy USA Inc. |
| State Prc 145.1 | California | Ventura County | 805.1K BBL | Rincon Island Limited Partnership |
| Osg | California | Los Angeles Offshore | 662.9K BBL | Tidelands Oil Production Co. |
| Osd | California | Los Angeles Offshore | 551.5K BBL | Tidelands Oil Production Co. |
| State Prc 392 | California | El Dorado County | 485.1K BBL | California Resources Production Corporation |
| L.a.city 135 | California | Los Angeles Offshore | 445.8K BBL | Damson Oil Corporation |
| Osw | California | Los Angeles Offshore | 393.7K BBL | Tidelands Oil Production Co. |
| State Prc 163 | California | Orange Offshore | 351.7K BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production 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 |
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