NEWS

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.

2007 Outstanding Field Lease and Facility Maintenance Awards Winners Announced

The awards recognize lease maintenance efforts that enhance safety and environmental protection above and beyond what is required. Click here to see the 2007 Lease Award winners.

DOGGR Announces the Release of the 2009 Calendar

The 2009 DOGGR calendar features a panoramic view of the Kern River oil field on the front, and the history of the field on the back. The calendar is one component of DOGGR’s public education and outreach efforts. To order the free calendar, contact the publications sales desk. To view/download the calendar, click here.

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.

DOGGR Announces District 5 (Coalinga) Well Records Available Online

Oil and gas well records are now available online at the DOGGR's Online Well Record Search web application for many of the wells located in DOGGR District 5 (Coalinga area). Well records (including logs) for about 5,700 wells (out of the district total of 13,000 wells) have been scanned and are available by clicking here.

Pipeline Safety Notifications and Changes 

Due to recent amendments to federal pipeline safety law the State Fire Marshal’s Office of Pipeline Safety (SFM) has issued a notification to pipeline operators to explain the changes. All pipelines under SFM jurisdiction are exempt from DOGGR jurisdiction and therefore may result in changes to an operator’s pipeline management plan (required under CCR §1774).
The SFM notification and a copy of the Federal Register containing the changes to federal law are available to view and download.

2007 Annual Report Tables

Pursuant to Section 3108 of the Public Resources Code, DOGGR is posting the following three tables from the 2007 Annual Report of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor showing:

1. The amount of oil and gas produced by county for 2007.
2. The Division’s financial statement for the previous fiscal year.
3. The amount of delinquent and uncollected assessments.

The 2007 Annual Report of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor will be available online in the near future.

DOGGR Announces New Assessment Rate

The assessment rate for oil and gas produced in California has been set at $0.0790758 for fiscal year 2008/09. The assessment goes to support DOGGR. For more information on the Assessment Process, click here.

2007 Preliminary Annual Report Released

The 2007 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, 1.07 MB).