Oil and Gas | CA State Lands Commission

Map encompassing the locations of the 9 oil and gas pipeline leases in this study (southern San Luis Obispo County to northern Orange County). Oil and gas production platforms that the pipelines serve and associated production leases are shown. The delineation between state waters (approx. 3 nautical miles from shore) and federal waters is shown.

Offshore Oil & Gas Pipeline Public Outreach

Jul 30, 2026 | Oil and Gas

The Commission hosted three virtual public information‑sharing webinars on August 13 and 17, 2026 about its report on offshore oil and gas pipeline leases. In December 2023, the Commission directed staff to develop an Analysis of Impacts to Public Trust Resources and... Read MoreRead more about Offshore Oil & Gas Pipeline Public Outreach

Oil platform in the pacific ocean in 2017

Litigation Settlement

Feb 20, 2025 | Oil and Gas

On January 28, the Commission and DCOR LLC settled litigation that will end offshore oil and gas production at Platform Esther off the coast of Seal Beach. Platform Esther, one of three remaining oil production platforms in state waters, has an operative life of about... Read MoreRead more about Litigation Settlement

AB 2257 Cost Study

Dec 18, 2024 | Oil and Gas, Publications

A report to the Legislature on the fiscal impact of voluntary relinquishments of existing offshore oil and gas leases, as required by AB 2257, enacted after the 2021 Huntington Beach oil spill. Staff Report 66 (12/17/24) AB 2257 Cost Study: Evaluating the fiscal... Read MoreRead more about AB 2257 Cost Study

State Lands Commission Achieves a $72.5 Million Settlement from Plains All American Pipeline

Nov 12, 2024 | Oil and Gas, Press Release

Commissioners:Malia M. Cohen, California State Controller, ChairEleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor, MemberJoe Stephenshaw, Director of the Department of Finance, MemberMedia Contact:Sheri Pemberton, Chief of External Affairs916.477.0691 |... Read MoreRead more about State Lands Commission Achieves a $72.5 Million Settlement from Plains All American Pipeline

Members of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation and CA State Lands Commissioners posing with the signed agreement.

State Lands Commission and Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation Announce First-of-its-Kind Land Co-management Commitment

Aug 29, 2024 | Oil and Gas, Press Release, Tribal Consultation

Commissioners:Malia M. Cohen, California State Controller, ChairEleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor, MemberJoe Stephenshaw, Director of the Department of Finance, MemberMedia Contact:Sheri Pemberton, Chief of External Affairs916.477.0691 |... Read MoreRead more about State Lands Commission and Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation Announce First-of-its-Kind Land Co-management Commitment

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