NEWS

DOGGR Adds New Features to Online Mapping System (DOMS)

DOGGR is pleased to announce the addition of several new features to the Online Mapping System:

-Users can now search DOMS by Section, Township and Range (in addition to API number search currently available)

-Geothermal wells have been added to the DOMS database

-Well data is current as of June 12, 2009.

Click here to see the new DOMS features.

DOGGR Announces New Assessment Rate

The Oil and Gas Assessment rate for fiscal year 2009-2010 is 8.80312 cents per barrel of oil or 10 Mcf of natural gas produced. This is an 11.3 percent increase from the previous year. The increase is due primarily to the implementation of recently passed legislation (AB 1960 - Nava) that gives the Division authority to regulate oilfield production facilities..

DOGGR Announces Online Mapping System (DOMS)

On April 2, DOGGR released a web-based mapping program that provides the ability to create, view and print maps of oil and gas wells via the Internet. DOMS also provides the ability to access production data and scanned well records from one web application. Click here for a set of instructions and click here to access DOMS.

DOGGR Issues New Well Summary Report Form

Recently, a Notice to Operators was issued regarding revisions that were made to the Notice of Intention to Drill New Well (Form OG105). Effective January 1, 2009, all operators are to use the new Notice when applying for a new well permit from DOGGR. In conjunction with the new Drill Notice, the Well Summary Report (Form OG100) has also been revised. All operators should use the updated form when submitting well records to DOGGR. The main difference is the new form provides space for the latitude and longitude (in NAD83 coordinates) to be reported. The revised form is available from your local district office or online by clicking here.

2007 Annual Report Released

The 2007 Annual Report of California Oil, Gas and Geothermal production is now posted on the DOGGR web. Click here to view/download (PDF, 6.0 MB).

2008 Preliminary Annual Report Released

The 2008 Preliminary Annual Report of California Oil and Gas Production (based on ten months of data) is posted on the DOGGR web. Click here to view/download (PDF, 1.0 MB).

DOGGR Issues Notice to Operators Regarding New Legislation

A Notice to Operators was issued regarding new legislation that was passed in 2008 (AB 1960, Nava) that amends or adds various sections to the Public Resources Code giving DOGGR specific authority to regulate oil and gas production facilities.

DOGGR Issues Revised Laws

Substantial revisions were made to the California Laws for Conservation of Petroleum & Gas (PRC01) during 2008. These revisions go into effect January 1, 2009 and are a result of legislation passed in 2008 (AB1960, Nava). Click here to view a copy of the laws and click here to view a copy of AB1960.

DOGGR Issues Notice to Operators Regarding New Notices of Intention

A Notice to Operators was issued regarding revisions that have been made to the Notice of Intention to Drill New Well (Form OG105), Notice of Intention to Rework/Redrill Well (Form OG107), Notice of Intention to Abandon/Reabandon Well (Form OG108), and Supplementary Notice (Form 123). Effective January 1, 2009, all operators must use the new Notices when applying for permits from DOGGR. The revised forms are available from your local district office or online by clicking here.