California Oil & Gas Activity
California statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1977 and contains information on the 242,247 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 Jan 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 Jan 2020.
California State Summary Stats
| California Oil & Gas State Income: | $646,490,243,737 |
| 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 242,247 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in California? | There have been 9,576 permits approved in California. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in California? | 457 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 254 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 | 20,895 | 242,247 | Up | 1059.35% |
| Total Producing Wells | 44,433 | 44,425 | Down | -0.02% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 213% | 18% | Down | -91% |
| Active Producers | 277 | 254 | Down | -8% |
| Total Permits | 12,104 | 9,576 | Down | -21% |
| Average Well Depth | 3,304 | 4,100 | Up | 24% |
| Average BOE per Well | 584 | 457 | Down | -22% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jul 2020 | 116.7M BBL | 474.8M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2019 | 100.8K BBL | 615.5M MCF |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Aug 2020 | 30.1M BBL | 160.7M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Aug 2020 | 36.1M BBL | 83.8M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | Jul 2020 | 14.3M BBL | 189.2M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Apr 2020 | 11.2M BBL | 187.2M MCF |
| # 8 | Louisiana | Jul 2020 | 2.2M BBL | 200.4M MCF |
| # 9 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Jan 2020 | 13M BBL | 43.6M MCF |
| # 11 | Wyoming | Jul 2020 | 6.1M BBL | 62.3M MCF |
| # 12 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 865.1K BBL | 81.3M MCF |
| # 13 | Arkansas | Mar 2020 | 288.6K BBL | 41.7M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | May 2020 | 2.5M BBL | 21.7M MCF |
| # 15 | Kansas | Jun 2020 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 15 | Mississippi | Jul 2020 | 1.2M BBL | 13.9M MCF |
| # 16 | Montana | Jul 2020 | 1.6M BBL | 8.9M MCF |
| # 17 | Alabama | Jun 2020 | 360.7K BBL | 7M MCF |
| # 18 | Michigan | Mar 2020 | 291.3K BBL | 5.8M 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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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 | Jan 2020 | 3.9M BBL | 14,167 | 271 |
| Aera Energy LLC | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 3M BBL | 9,747 | 196 |
| California Resources Elk Hills, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 2M BBL | 3,334 | 87 |
| Wild Goose Storage LLC | Gridley, CA | Jan 2020 | 1.7M BBL | 16 | N/A |
| California Resources Production Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 1M BBL | 2,822 | 57 |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | San Francisco, CA | Jan 2020 | 1M BBL | 72 | 2 |
| THUMS Long Beach Co. | Long Beach, CA | Jan 2020 | 771.2K BBL | 753 | 11 |
| Southern California Gas Company | Los Angeles, CA | Jan 2020 | 679.1K BBL | 113 | 8 |
| Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 650.4K BBL | 1,752 | 37 |
| Berry Petroleum Company, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 623.3K BBL | 1,564 | 53 |
| Gill Ranch Storage, LLC | Sacramento, CA | Jan 2020 | 622K BBL | 10 | N/A |
| Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. | Lodi, CA | Jan 2020 | 592.8K BBL | 34 | N/A |
| E & B Natural Resources Management Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 474.9K BBL | 1,114 | 18 |
| Crimson Resource Management Corp. | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 323.7K BBL | 638 | 12 |
| Tidelands Oil Production Co. | Long Beach, CA | Jan 2020 | 320K BBL | 347 | 4 |
| Central Valley Gas Storage, LLC | Princeton, CA | Jan 2020 | 314.1K BBL | 7 | N/A |
| Seneca Resources Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 312.8K BBL | 1,418 | N/A |
| Macpherson Oil Company | Bakersfield, CA | Jan 2020 | 265.5K BBL | 394 | 4 |
| Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. | Signal Hill, CA | Jan 2020 | 112.5K BBL | 192 | 7 |
| Warren E&P, Inc. | Long Beach, CA | Jan 2020 | 94.2K BBL | 141 | N/A |
| Pacific Coast Energy Company LP | Orcutt, CA | Jan 2020 | 93.1K BBL | 197 | N/A |
| Bridge Energy LLC | N/A | Jan 2020 | 78.7K BBL | 282 | 1 |
| BreitBurn Operating LP | Santa Fe Springs, CA | Jan 2020 | 77.6K BBL | 204 | N/A |
| Carbon California Operating Company, LLC | Santa Paula, CA | Jan 2020 | 70.3K BBL | 316 | 1 |
| Holmes Western Oil Corporation | Taft, CA | Jan 2020 | 68.2K BBL | 527 | 7 |
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California Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orradre | California | Monterey County | 130M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Mobil Oil Corporation,NY Oil, Inc. |
| San Joaquin | California | Kern County | 117.3M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Texaco Producing Inc. |
| Taylor | California | Ventura County | 107.4M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Production Corporation |
| Unspecified | California | Kern County | 103.1M 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.,Seneca Resources Corporation |
| Unspecified | California | Kern County | 100.1M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,California Resources Elk Hills, LLC,California Resources Production Corporation,CalResources LLC,Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC,Holmes Western Oil Corporation,Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.,Pyramid Oil Company,Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.,Victory Oil Company LLC,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Rosenberg (NCT-1) | California | Monterey County | 95M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc. |
| Yowlumne Unit B | California | Kern County | 82.3M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Maxwell | California | Kern County | 81.3M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,ARCO Oil & Gas Company,ARCO Western Energy,Oryx Energy Company,Tenneco Oil Company |
| Belridge III | California | Kern County | 69.1M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| WEZU | California | Los Angeles County | 63.1M BBL | Southern California Gas Company |
| Grubb | California | Ventura County | 60.5M BBL | California Resources Production Corporation,Vintage Production California LLC |
| Porter | California | Los Angeles County | 56.2M BBL | Southern California Gas Company |
| Kern | California | Kern County | 55.9M 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 | 54.2M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Royal American Petro. Corp. |
| WTU | California | Los Angeles County | 53.8M BBL | ExxonMobil Corporation,Magness Petroleum Company,Warren E&P, Inc. |
| SEBU T | California | Kern County | 51.3M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| McPhee | California | Kern County | 50.8M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc. |
| Marina | California | Kern County | 50.2M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Belridge I | California | Kern County | 45.5M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| Hill | California | Kern County | 44.7M 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 | 44.5M BBL | Aera Energy LLC,Mobil Oil Corporation |
| State Prc 392 | California | Orange Offshore | 44.2M 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 | 42.9M BBL | Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,Texaco Producing Inc. |
| Belridge I | California | Kern County | 42.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | #783 | #44 | $36,994,226 | 1 | Jan 2020 | 648 BBL | 73 MCF | 22.03 BOE |
| Butte County, CA | #96 | #6 | $2,076,568,464 | 1 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 10.4M MCF | 58.2K BOE |
| Colusa County, CA | #218 | #17 | $2,159,157,797 | 6 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 2.1M MCF | 11.7K BOE |
| Contra Costa County, CA | #609 | #36 | $2,211,860,061 | 3 | Jan 2020 | 9.2K BBL | 19.2K MCF | 413.67 BOE |
| Fresno County, CA | #197 | #15 | $19,268,516,180 | 18 | Jan 2020 | 501.4K BBL | 52K MCF | 17K BOE |
| Glenn County, CA | #488 | #32 | $1,533,645,188 | 4 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 226K MCF | 1.2K BOE |
| Humboldt County, CA | #677 | #39 | $274,539,389 | 2 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 33.4K MCF | 185.57 BOE |
| Kern County, CA | #89 | #4 | $253,422,789,538 | 105 | Jan 2020 | 1.6M BBL | 2M MCF | 66.3K BOE |
| Kern County Ext, CA | #24 | #2 | $167,061,001,408 | 57 | Jan 2020 | 7.4M BBL | 8.2M MCF | 293.7K BOE |
| Kings County, CA | #581 | #34 | $934,316,820 | 6 | Jan 2020 | 10.1K BBL | 33.1K MCF | 523.53 BOE |
| Los Angeles County, CA | #92 | #5 | $55,464,159,557 | 62 | Jan 2020 | 1.1M BBL | 4.3M MCF | 62.4K BOE |
| Madera County, CA | #177 | #10 | $633,105,661 | 4 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 3.7M MCF | 20.8K BOE |
| Monterey County, CA | #179 | #11 | $14,460,457,560 | 6 | Jan 2020 | 588.9K BBL | 74.4K MCF | 20K BOE |
| Orange County, CA | #273 | #20 | $9,754,862,679 | 35 | Jan 2020 | 204.6K BBL | 88.2K MCF | 7.3K BOE |
| Sacramento County, CA | #440 | #28 | $2,342,738,533 | 3 | Jan 2020 | 743 BBL | 337.2K MCF | 1.8K BOE |
| San Benito County, CA | #762 | #42 | $103,645,974 | 3 | Jan 2020 | 1K BBL | 1.5K MCF | 43.13 BOE |
| San Bernardino County, CA | #767 | #43 | $41,022,413 | 3 | Jan 2020 | 723 BBL | 2.4K MCF | 37.97 BOE |
| San Joaquin County, CA | #127 | #9 | $8,252,504,844 | 4 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 7.1M MCF | 39.8K BOE |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | #475 | #30 | $1,841,654,991 | 3 | Jan 2020 | 36.3K BBL | 28.9K MCF | 1.3K BOE |
| San Mateo County, CA | #835 | #45 | $13,532,316 | 1 | Jan 2020 | 4 BBL | 0 MCF | 0.13 BOE |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | #246 | #18 | $13,508,194,083 | 13 | Jan 2020 | 204.4K BBL | 415.3K MCF | 9.1K BOE |
| Santa Clara County, CA | #755 | #41 | $44,618,524 | 1 | Jan 2020 | 1.2K BBL | 1.3K MCF | 49.83 BOE |
| Solano County, CA | #214 | #16 | $4,777,417,298 | 6 | Jan 2020 | 260 BBL | 2.2M MCF | 12.4K BOE |
| Sutter County, CA | #461 | #29 | $2,137,087,905 | 6 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 288.4K MCF | 1.6K BOE |
| Tehama County, CA | #647 | #38 | $558,186,898 | 3 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 51.7K MCF | 287.57 BOE |
| Tulare County, CA | #725 | #40 | $113,709,694 | 8 | Jan 2020 | 2.8K BBL | 0 MCF | 94 BOE |
| Ventura County, CA | #185 | #13 | $22,307,483,294 | 24 | Jan 2020 | 491.9K BBL | 505.9K MCF | 19.2K BOE |
| Yolo County, CA | #352 | #25 | $1,528,716,727 | 3 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 727.1K MCF | 4K BOE |
| Yuba County, CA | #836 | #46 | $87,042 | 1 | Jan 2020 | 0 BBL | 19 MCF | 0.1 BOE |
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