NEWS

2009 Preliminary Annual Report Released

     (Posted 1/29/2010)

The 2009 Preliminary Annual Report (PDF, 854 KB) of California oil and gas production statistics is posted on the Internet. Oil production decreased slightly in 2009, averaging about 630,400 barrels per day, a decrease of about 3.3 percent from the 2008 average of about 651,900 barrels per day. Natural gas production decreased in 2009, averaging about 763.3 million cubic feet per day, a decrease of about 5.6 percent from the 2008 average of about 808.7 million cubic feet per day. Click here to view/download.

DOGGR Releases Version 2.1 of the Online Mapping System (DOMS)

DOGGR has released an updated version of DOMS that provides the user with the ability to display the well number, in lieu of the API number, on maps. This new feature is accessed from the Map Layer tab at the top of the screen. Click here to see DOMS 2.1.

2008 Annual Report Released

The 2008 Annual Report of California Oil, Gas and Geothermal production is now posted on the DOGGR web. Click here to view/download (PDF, 5.0 MB).

2010 DOGGR Calendar Available

The DOGGR 2010 calendar features the Casa Diablo Geothermal field, which is near the town of Mammoth Lakes in Mono County. It also includes a map DOGGR’s geothermal and oil and gas districts statewide. The calendar is one component of DOGGR’s publication and outreach efforts. Click here to view/download.

Status of Proposed Facilities Regulations

The proposed AB1960 (Nava, 2008) implementing regulations were submitted to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) on November 10, 2009. During December 2009 and January 2010, public comment hearings were conducted in Cypress, Bakersfield and Sacramento. The public comment period ended January 14, 2010. The numerous comments received are being reviewed. Click here to view/download AB1960 legislation, the proposed regulations or information submitted to OAL.

DOGGR Releases Map of Los Angeles Urban Drill Sites

The map shows the locations and photographs of urban drill sites throughout the Los Angeles area, along with annual production and well information for 2007.
Click here to view and download the map (PDF, 5 MB).

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.