California Mineral Answers
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does California rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | California currently ranks #9 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 20,950 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 20,577 permits approved in California. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in California? | 676 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 278 active producers in the state of California. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in California? | 3,301 feet is the average depth of a well in California. |
California Oil & Gas Activity Summary
California statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1977 and contains information on the 20,950 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. California is ranked #9 in the US based on BOE produced in 12-01-2018. 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 01-01-1977 and go through 12-01-2018.
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 20,728 | 20,950 | Up | 1.07% |
| Total Producing Wells | 46,116 | 38,131 | Down | -17.32% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 222% | 182% | Down | -18% |
| Active Producers | 268 | 278 | Up | 4% |
| Total Permits | 12,183 | 20,577 | Up | 69% |
| Average Well Depth | 3,301 | 3,301 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 476 | 676 | Up | 42% |
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California Map of Current Permits & Rigs
Annual California Oil & Gas Production
California Oil & Gas Wells Prepped for Production by Year
California Top Producers by BOE Production for 12-01-2018
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aera Energy LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 4,000,690 BOE | 10,142 | 2124 |
| Chevron U.S.A. Inc. | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 3,407,700 BOE | 6,615 | 2571 |
| California Resources Elk Hills, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 2,585,590 BOE | 3,517 | 322 |
| Southern California Gas Company | Los Angeles, CA | 12-01-2018 | 2,382,440 BOE | 65 | 52 |
| Wild Goose Storage LLC | Gridley, CA | 12-01-2018 | 2,230,100 BOE | 16 | 2 |
| California Resources Production Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 1,516,300 BOE | 3,359 | 360 |
| Berry Petroleum Company, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 1,050,100 BOE | 1,753 | 794 |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | San Francisco, CA | 12-01-2018 | 1,026,050 BOE | 77 | 24 |
| Carbon California Operating Company, LLC | Santa Paula, CA | 12-01-2018 | 1,012,380 BOE | 217 | 12 |
| Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 849,926 BOE | 1,877 | 426 |
| THUMS Long Beach Co. | Long Beach, CA | 12-01-2018 | 794,625 BOE | 645 | 80 |
| E & B Natural Resources Management Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 732,826 BOE | 1,107 | 332 |
| Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. | Lodi, CA | 12-01-2018 | 596,430 BOE | 35 | 6 |
| Gill Ranch Storage, LLC | Sacramento, CA | 12-01-2018 | 369,621 BOE | 9 | 2 |
| Central Valley Gas Storage, LLC | Princeton, CA | 12-01-2018 | 321,240 BOE | 8 | 4 |
| Seneca Resources Corporation | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 285,260 BOE | 1,361 | N/A |
| Macpherson Oil Company | Bakersfield, CA | 12-01-2018 | 239,222 BOE | 388 | 151 |
| Tidelands Oil Production Co. | Long Beach, CA | 12-01-2018 | 191,860 BOE | 175 | 46 |
| ERG Operating Company, LLC | Santa Maria, CA | 12-01-2018 | 133,382 BOE | 135 | 24 |
| BreitBurn Operating LP | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 12-01-2018 | 130,946 BOE | 360 | 38 |
California Oil & Gas Permits by Year
California Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | County Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | #727 | #43 | $34,270,631 | 1 | 12-01-2018 | 394 BBL | 38 MCF | 13 BOE |
| Butte County, CA | #79 | #5 | $1,646,151,407 | 1 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 13,380,590 MCF | 74,337 BOE |
| Colusa County, CA | #190 | #18 | $1,794,510,651 | 8 | 12-01-2018 | 146 BBL | 2,166,171 MCF | 12,039 BOE |
| Contra Costa County, CA | #143 | #13 | $2,157,881,805 | 4 | 12-01-2018 | 3,914 BBL | 3,755,985 MCF | 20,997 BOE |
| Fresno County, CA | #149 | #15 | $19,045,898,078 | 20 | 12-01-2018 | 590,658 BBL | 87,465 MCF | 20,175 BOE |
| Glenn County, CA | #432 | #31 | $1,309,216,482 | 4 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 225,188 MCF | 1,251 BOE |
| Humboldt County, CA | #603 | #37 | $232,232,002 | 2 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 39,489 MCF | 219 BOE |
| Kern County, CA | #90 | #7 | $272,730,239,963 | 110 | 12-01-2018 | 1,314,180 BBL | 2,323,838 MCF | 56,716 BOE |
| Kern County Ext, CA | #20 | #2 | $110,952,858,095 | 63 | 12-01-2018 | 8,986,881 BBL | 10,227,095 MCF | 356,377 BOE |
| Kings County, CA | #545 | #34 | $853,190,136 | 7 | 12-01-2018 | 11,528 BBL | 15,208 MCF | 469 BOE |
| Los Angeles County, CA | #62 | #4 | $53,977,833,862 | 64 | 12-01-2018 | 1,357,786 BBL | 11,488,403 MCF | 109,084 BOE |
| Madera County, CA | #186 | #17 | $540,292,649 | 4 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 2,248,446 MCF | 12,491 BOE |
| Monterey County, CA | #132 | #12 | $11,857,656,174 | 5 | 12-01-2018 | 804,440 BBL | 89,789 MCF | 27,314 BOE |
| Orange County, CA | #224 | #20 | $11,166,854,666 | 34 | 12-01-2018 | 226,818 BBL | 99,441 MCF | 8,113 BOE |
| Sacramento County, CA | #364 | #27 | $1,997,049,376 | 4 | 12-01-2018 | 2,624 BBL | 382,274 MCF | 2,211 BOE |
| San Benito County, CA | #680 | #39 | $107,728,166 | 3 | 12-01-2018 | 1,702 BBL | 2,639 MCF | 71 BOE |
| San Bernardino County, CA | #701 | #41 | $46,030,078 | 2 | 12-01-2018 | 686 BBL | 2,170 MCF | 35 BOE |
| San Joaquin County, CA | #131 | #11 | $7,237,205,339 | 5 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 4,947,717 MCF | 27,487 BOE |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | #390 | #28 | $1,789,861,960 | 3 | 12-01-2018 | 46,736 BBL | 48,546 MCF | 1,828 BOE |
| San Mateo County, CA | #779 | #44 | $15,444,285 | 1 | 12-01-2018 | 4 BBL | 0 MCF | 0 BOE |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | #125 | #10 | $12,422,652,518 | 12 | 12-01-2018 | 339,130 BBL | 3,480,865 MCF | 30,643 BOE |
| Santa Clara County, CA | #690 | #40 | $33,811,201 | 1 | 12-01-2018 | 1,505 BBL | 1,397 MCF | 58 BOE |
| Solano County, CA | #227 | #21 | $4,145,869,067 | 9 | 12-01-2018 | 892 BBL | 1,419,703 MCF | 7,917 BOE |
| Sutter County, CA | #396 | #29 | $1,852,306,707 | 10 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 310,270 MCF | 1,724 BOE |
| Tehama County, CA | #579 | #36 | $436,266,944 | 3 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 54,660 MCF | 304 BOE |
| Tulare County, CA | #661 | #38 | $98,834,709 | 8 | 12-01-2018 | 3,006 BBL | 0 MCF | 100 BOE |
| Ventura County, CA | #91 | #8 | $22,786,662,713 | 29 | 12-01-2018 | 1,578,651 BBL | 570,865 MCF | 55,793 BOE |
| Yolo County, CA | #715 | #42 | $1,300,295,901 | 2 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 3,916 MCF | 22 BOE |
| Yuba County, CA | #780 | #45 | $67,433 | 1 | 12-01-2018 | 0 BBL | 22 MCF | 0 BOE |