California Oil & Gas Activity
California statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1977 and contains information on the 427,927 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. California is ranked #18 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Mar 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 Mar 2021.
California State Summary Stats
| California Oil & Gas State Income: | $647,457,698,960 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #18 |
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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 #18 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 427,927 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in California? | There have been 15,877 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 | 427,913 | 427,927 | Flat | 0% |
| Total Producing Wells | 32,633 | 0 | Down | -100% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 8% | 0% | Down | 0% |
| Active Producers | 1 | 0 | Down | -100% |
| Total Permits | 10,454 | 15,877 | Up | 52% |
| Average Well Depth | 4,100 | 4,100 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 394 | 0 | Flat | 0% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Sep 2021 | 120.5M BBL | 494.3M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 3 | New Mexico | Oct 2021 | 39.4M BBL | 196.7M MCF |
| # 4 | Louisiana | Sep 2021 | 1.7M BBL | 316M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Oct 2021 | 36.6M BBL | 99.9M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | Sep 2021 | 12.5M BBL | 175.2M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Jun 2021 | 9.8M BBL | 187.7M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | Sep 2021 | 5.8M BBL | 69.5M MCF |
| # 10 | Arkansas | Apr 2021 | 246.5K BBL | 38.5M MCF |
| # 11 | Utah | Jul 2021 | 3M BBL | 21.3M MCF |
| # 11 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | Sep 2021 | 1.2M BBL | 19.3M MCF |
| # 13 | Montana | Jun 2021 | 1.4M BBL | 8.4M MCF |
| # 14 | Kansas | Aug 2021 | 0 BBL | 10M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Aug 2021 | 386K BBL | 6.7M MCF |
| # 16 | Michigan | May 2021 | 244K BBL | 2.8M MCF |
| # 18 | California | Mar 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers & Mouren | Coalinga, CA | Mar 2021 | 618 BBL | 4 | N/A |
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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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