California Oil & Gas Activity
California statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1977 and contains information on the 249,196 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. California is ranked #10 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Jul 2021. 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 Jul 2021.
California State Summary Stats
| California Oil & Gas State Income: | $609,114,550,423 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #10 |
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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 #10 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 249,196 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in California? | There have been 15,081 permits approved in California. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in California? | 0 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 0 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 | 249,124 | 249,196 | Up | 0.03% |
| Total Producing Wells | 0 | 0 | Flat | % |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 0% | 0% | Flat | 0% |
| Active Producers | 0 | 0 | Flat | 0% |
| Total Permits | 10,533 | 15,081 | Up | 43% |
| Average Well Depth | 4,100 | 4,100 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 0 | 0 | Flat | 0% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jan 2022 | 120.4M BBL | 504.1M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2021 | 77.7K BBL | 679.1M MCF |
| # 3 | New Mexico | Feb 2022 | 36.3M BBL | 172.1M MCF |
| # 4 | North Dakota | Feb 2022 | 33.8M BBL | 88.1M MCF |
| # 5 | Oklahoma | Oct 2021 | 10.3M BBL | 205.5M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | Jan 2022 | 13.3M BBL | 186.6M MCF |
| # 7 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 8 | Louisiana | Jan 2022 | 1.8M BBL | 155.8M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | Jan 2022 | 5.9M BBL | 66.3M MCF |
| # 10 | Utah | Nov 2021 | 3.7M BBL | 21.8M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Jul 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 11 | Arkansas | Jul 2021 | 265.6K BBL | 38.8M MCF |
| # 11 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | Jan 2022 | 1.3M BBL | 19M MCF |
| # 13 | Montana | Jan 2022 | 1.5M BBL | 9.3M MCF |
| # 14 | Kansas | Dec 2021 | 0 BBL | 9.7M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Dec 2021 | 402.1K BBL | 6.2M MCF |
| # 17 | Michigan | Sep 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin | California | Kern County | 116.1M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Texaco Producing Inc. |
| Orradre | California | Monterey County | 115.6M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Mobil Oil Corporation,NY Oil, Inc. |
| Taylor | California | Ventura County | 102.1M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation |
| Rosenberg (nct-1) | California | Monterey County | 87.5M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc. |
| Maxwell | California | Kern County | 81M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,ARCO Oil & Gas Company,ARCO Western Energy,Oryx Energy Company,Tenneco Oil Company |
| Yowlumne Unit B | California | Kern County | 80.8M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Belridge Iii | California | Kern County | 68.8M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Grubb | California | Ventura County | 58.7M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Kern | California | Kern County | 55.1M 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 | 51.4M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Royal American Petro. Corp. |
| Marina | California | Kern County | 47.6M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Mcphee | California | Kern County | 46.4M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc. |
| Sebu T | California | Kern County | 46M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| State Prc 392 | California | Orange Offshore | 44.9M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,Oxy USA Inc.,SWEPI, LP |
| Wtu | California | Los Angeles County | 44.8M BBL | ExxonMobil Corporation,Magness Petroleum Company,Warren E&P, Inc. |
| Wier | California | Kern County | 43.4M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,CalResources LLC,SWEPI, LP |
| Hill | California | Kern County | 43.4M 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. |
| Belridge I | California | Kern County | 42.6M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Belridge I | California | Kern County | 42.5M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Green & Whittier A | California | Kern County | 42.3M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Texaco Producing Inc. |
| Moco 35 | California | Kern County | 42.3M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Ames 3242 | California | Santa Barbara Offshore | 42M BBL | Venoco, Inc. |
| Wezu | California | Los Angeles County | 41.7M BBL | Southern California Gas Company |
| Marina | California | Kern County | 41.4M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Bremer | California | Kern County | 41M BBL | Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC,Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC,Union Oil Company of California |
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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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