Last Updated: June 7, 2024
- 91
- 163
- 186
- 425
- 426
- 427
- 735
- 1482
- 1824
- 3033
- 3095
- 3314
- 3413
- 4736
- E-392
- 145 - Quitclaimed
- 410 - Quitclaimed
- 421 - Quitclaimed
- 1466 - Quitclaimed
- 3120 - Quitclaimed
- 3150 - Quitclaimed
- 3242 - Quitclaimed
- 3133 - Terminated
- 4000 - Terminated
- 7911 - Terminated
- Lease: 91
- Lessee: SoCal Holding, LLC
- Operator: SoCal Holding, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: June 19, 2014
- Field: Huntington Beach
- Issue Date: 05/21/1943
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Price-based sliding scale on oil (16.7% – 25%)
- Bonus: Bid factor 1.63
- Bond: $30 Million Blanket Bond -Includes coverage for Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
- Acreage: 589
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Stafff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/1943 | 8 | Award lease to H. R. Hamilton for a bid factor of 1.63 |
| 11/12/1957 | 5 | Amend lease for 5 years and so long thereafter as oil or gas is produced in paying quantities |
| 4/28/1966 | 23 | Amend lease for secondary recovery |
| 7/6/1972 | 9 | Approve a cooperative plan of operation of the 91MZU and E-392 Main Zone Pool |
| 4/30/1975 | 24 | Approve modification of royalty interest in 91 Main Zone Unit |
| 1/26/1977 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 6/26/1980 | 34 | Approve discharge of drill cuttings/mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095 |
| 7/24/1986 | 24 | Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $250K and structure bond to $1.5MM |
| 5/3/1995 | 58 | Implement price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula |
| 10/27/2011 | 53 | Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $30MM |
| 6/19/2014 | 72 | Assignment from OXY USA, Inc. to SoCal Holding, LLC. Change in Parental Guaranty – removed from agenda |
| 4/5/2016 | 65 | Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 10/19/2017 | 93 | Amendment to reduce the idle well counts, establish a sinking fund, and modify the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E 392, 425 and 426 |
- Lease: 163
- Lessee: SoCal Holding, LLC
- Operator: SoCal Holding, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: June 19, 2014
- Field: Huntington Beach
- Issue Date: 11/15/1944
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Price-based sliding scale on oil (16.7% – 25%)
- Bonus: Bid factor 1.1
- Bond: $30 Million Blanket Bond – Includes coverage for PRCs 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
- Acreage: 640
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/1944 | 5 | Award lease to Signal O&G Co for bid factor of 1.10 |
| 1/13/1958 | 6 | Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873 |
| 8/18/1964 | 13 | Renewal and exchange of lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827 |
| 1/26/1977 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 & 426 |
| 6/26/1980 | 34 | Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095 |
| 7/24/1986 | 24 | Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase blanket bond to $250K & structure bond to $1.5MM |
| 4/28/1993 | 33 | Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413 |
| 5/3/1995 | 58 | Implement of price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula |
| 10/27/2011 | 53 | Assign from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $30MM |
| 12/2/2013 | 104 | Pooling of Leases 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 6/19/2014 | 72 | Assignment from OXY USA, Inc. to SoCal Holding, LLC. Change in Parental Guaranty – removed from agenda |
| 4/5/2016 | 65 | Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 10/19/2017 | 93 | Amendment to reduce the idle well counts, establish a sinking fund, and modify the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E 392, 425 and 426 |
- Lease: 186
- Lessee: California Resources Long Beach, Inc.
- Operator: California Resources Long Beach, Inc.
- County: Orange
- Assigned: December 16, 2002
- Field: Belmont Offshore
- Issue Date: 09/24/1945
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 17.88%
- Bonus: Bid factor 1.1
- Bond: $50 Thousand
- Acreage: 1,255
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/1945 | 3C | Award lease to Marine Exploration Co. for bid factor of 1.10 |
| 9/15/1949 | 46 | Extend lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827 |
| 5/26/1952 | 27 | Approve construction of Belmont Island and drilling of well |
| 11/12/1957 | 4 | Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873 |
| 5/13/1958 | 7 | Approve wharf adjoining island to accommodate equipment and for pilot waterflood |
| 6/11/1958 | 3 | Approve pilot water flood of shallow producing zone |
| 5/25/1967 | 49 | Third amendment & modification; secondary recovery |
| 3/25/1971 | 22 | Amend Cooperative Agreement for water-injection, Ranger Zone, Belmont Oil Field |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 4/28/1976 | 17 | Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities on Lease 186 |
| 6/26/1980 | 34 | Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095 |
| 12/3/1999 | 76 | Adopt MND; approve removal and abandonment of Belmont Island and associated facilities |
| 12/16/2002 | 60 | Approve assignment from Chevron/Texaco & Exxon Mobil to OXY Long Beach, Inc. |
| 12/9/2004 | 54 | Approve OXY LBI request to re-develop Lease 186 from LBU Island Chaffee |
- Lease: 425
- Lessee: SoCal Holding, LLC
- Operator: SoCal Holding, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: June 19, 2014
- Field: Huntington Beach
- Issue Date: 02/10/1950
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Price-based sliding scale on oil (16.7% – 25%)
- Bonus: Bid factor 1.1
- Bond: $30 Million Blanket Bond – Includes coverage for Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
- Acreage: 835
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/1950 | 34 | Award lease to Southwest Exploration Co. for bid factor of 1.10 |
| 1/13/1958 | 7 | Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873 |
| 4/12/1961 | 10 | Approve location and construction (of Platform Emmy); provide $500K structure bond |
| 8/18/1964 | 12 | Renewal and exchange of lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827 |
| 7/2/1965 | 21 | Amendment and modification of lease for secondary recovery operations |
| 1/26/1977 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 6/26/1980 | 34 | Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 186 and 3095 |
| 7/24/1986 | 24 | Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $250K and structure bond to $1.5MM |
| 3/2/1988 | 34 | Approve modification of Platform Emmy and its satellite platform |
| 4/28/1993 | 33 | Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413 |
| 5/3/1995 | 58 | Implement of price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula |
| 10/27/2011 | 53 | Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $30MM |
| 12/2/2013 | 104 | Pooling of Leases 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 6/19/2014 | 72 | Assignment from OXY USA, Inc. to SoCal Holding, LLC. Change in Parental Guaranty – removed from agenda |
| 4/5/2016 | 65 | Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 10/19/2017 | 93 | Amendment to reduce the idle well counts, establish a sinking fund, and modify the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E 392, 425 and 426 |
- Lease: 426
- Lessee: SoCal Holding, LLC
- Operator: SoCal Holding, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: June 19, 2014
- Field: Huntington Beach
- Issue Date: 02/10/1950
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Price-based sliding scale on oil (16.7% – 25%)
- Bonus: Bid factor 1.1
- Bond: $30 Million Blanket Bond – Includes coverage for Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
- Acreage: 640
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/1950 | 35 | Award lease to Signal O&G Co for bid factor of 1.10 |
| 1/13/1958 | 8 | Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873 |
| 8/18/1964 | 14 | Renewal and exchange of lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827 |
| 10/25/1973 | 15 | Amendment and modification of lease for secondary recovery operations |
| 1/26/1977 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 6/26/1980 | 34 | Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095 |
| 7/24/1986 | 24 | Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase blanket bond to $250K and structure bond to $1.5MM |
| 4/28/1993 | 33 | Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413 |
| 5/3/1995 | 58 | Implement of price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 10/27/2011 | 53 | Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase blanket bond to $30MM |
| 12/2/2013 | 104 | Pooling of Leases 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 6/19/2014 | 72 | Assignment from OXY USA, Inc. to SoCal Holding, LLC. Change in Parental Guaranty – removed from agenda |
| 4/5/2016 | 65 | Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 10/19/2017 | 93 | Amendment to reduce the idle well counts, establish a sinking fund, and modify the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E 392, 425 and 426 |
- Lease: 427
- Lessee: ExxonMobil
- Operator: ExxonMobil
- County: Ventura
- Assigned: May 19, 1950
- Field: Rincon Oil
- Issue Date: 05/19/1950
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Sliding scale – minimum 12.5%
- Bonus: None
- Bond: No Current Bond
- Acreage: 148
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/1950 | 10 | Renew and extension of Lease 48 for 10-year period and provide $120K bond |
| 11/12/1957 | 3 | Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873 |
| 2/11/1958 | 7 | Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873 |
| 5/13/1958 | 4 | Issue 5-year new lease with habendum clause to General Petroleum Corp |
| 8/27/1959 | 6 | Approve construction of addition to existing pier |
| 4/28/1960 | 21 | Approve construction of addition to existing pier |
| 11/21/1974 | 8 | Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities |
| 1/14/1975 | 8 | Determine SLC action of 11/21/74 proper; authorize resumption of drilling |
| 11/7/1997 | 69 | Adopt MND; approve decommissioning program for removal of Ferguson Pier complex |
| 6/19/1998 | 107 | Remove hazardous structures at Mussel Shoals |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 4/9/2009 | 36 | Adopt ND; accept full quitclaim of adjacent Lease 429 |
- Lease: 735
- Lessee: California Natural Resources Group Ventura County, LLC
- Operator:
- County: Ventura
- Assigned: June 7, 2024
- Field: West Montalvo
- Issue Date: 06/30/1952
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: Bid factor 1.251
- Bond: $7 Million Blanket Bond – Includes cover for Leases 3314 and 735
- Acreage: 220
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/1952 | 42 | Award lease to Standard Oil of California for bid factor 1.251 |
| 8/16/1955 | 3 | Amendment to allow dehydration costs |
| 9/23/1992 | 73 | Assign from Chevron U.S.A. to Berry Petroleum Co; amend royalty to 16 2/3 prtvrmy flat rate; provide $500K bond |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 4/6/2011 | 63 | Adopt ND; plug seven wells on Lease 735 and re-drill from onshore; provide $2MM bond |
| 10/14/2014 | 96 | Assignment from Venoco to Vintage Petroleum, LLC |
| 6/7/2024 | 72 | Assignment from California Resources Petroleum Corporation |
- Lease: 1482
- Lessee: Beach Oil Maverick Owner, LLC
- Operator: Synergy Oil and Gas, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: September 9, 1989
- Field: Seal Beach
- Issue Date: 01/21/1955
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: None
- Bond: No Bond – Compensatory Agreement
- Acreage: 54
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/1955 | 7 | Issue compensatory royalty agreement to Hancock Oil Company (8.686% State share) |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
- Lease: 1824
- Lessee: Chevron & ExxonMobil
- Operator: Chevron
- County: Santa Barbara
- Assigned: January 10, 1957
- Field: Summerland
- Issue Date: 01/10/1957
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 12.5%
- Bonus: $7,250,606.95
- Bond: $50 Thousand
- Acreage: 5,500
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10/1957 | 3 | Award lease to Standard Oil and Humble Oil & Refining for cash bonus $7,250,606.95 |
| 8/8/1957 | 5 | Approve location and construction (of Platform Hazel) |
| 4/14/1958 | 6 | Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873 |
| 3/24/1960 | 20 | Approve location and construction (of Platform Hilda); provide $500K structure bond |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 10/28/1976 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations and provide $10MM insurance |
| 11/30/1977 | 22 | Modification of drilling requirements to 90 days for Leases 1824, 3150 and 4000 |
| 2/5/1992 | 8 | Approve abandonment of 24 wells on Platform Hazel |
| 2/25/1993 | 39 | Assignment from Atlantic Richfield Co to Mobil Oil Corp.; amend oil royalty to 16 2/3% flat rate |
| 8/3/1994 | 54 | Adopt MND; abandon & remove Platforms Hazel, Hilda, Hope & Heidi (4H Project) |
| 10/17/1995 | 85 | Approve abandonment & removal of subsea wells and flow lines from existing O&G leases (SWARS) |
| 6/19/1998 | 134 | Progress report on well abandonment phase of SWARS Project |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 12/3/1999 | 75 | Status of shell mounds at site of former 4H Platforms; interim assistance to fishers |
- Lease: 3033
- Lessee: DCOR, LLC
- Operator: DCOR, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: October 20, 2005
- Field: Huntington Beach
- Issue Date: 07/25/1963
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 17.26%
- Bonus: $6,110,000.00
- Bond: $21 Million Blanket Bond – Includes coverage for Leases 3414, 3095, and 3033
- Acreage: 2,113
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/1963 | 21 | Award Parcel 14 to Union Oil Co. for cash bonus $6,110,000.00 |
| 1/30/1964 | 13 | Approve location and construction (of Platform Eva); provide $500K structure bond |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 12/19/1985 | 30 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Lease 3033; $10MM insurance |
| 10/29/1990 | 24 | Approve First Amendment and Modification of Leases 3033 and 3413 (Secondary Recovery) |
| 4/28/1993 | 33 | Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413 |
| 5/9/1996 | 25 | Assignment Union Oil Co. of CA to Nuevo Energy Co; increase blanket bond to $10MM |
| 8/17/2004 | 66 | Assignment from Nuevo Energy Co to Plains Exploration & Prod. Co.; increase blanket bond to $18MM |
| 10/20/2005 | 41 | Assignment from Plains Exploration & Prod. Co. to DCOR LLC; increase blanket bond to $21MM |
- Lease: 3095
- Lessee: DCOR, LLC
- Operator: DCOR, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: October 20, 2005
- Field: Belmont Offshore
- Issue Date: 01/30/1964
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16.88%
- Bonus: $4,066,676.00
- Bond: $21 Million Blanket Bond – Includes coverage for Leases 3414, 3095, and 3033
- Acreage: 3,360
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/1964 | 27 | Award Parcel 16A to Standard Oil Co of California for cash bonus $4,066,676.00 |
| 5/28/1964 | 17 | Approve location and construction (of Island Esther); provide $500K structure bond |
| 11/21/1968 | 42 | Approve First Amendment and Modification of Lease 3095 (Secondary Recovery) |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 11/21/1974 | 24 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Lease 3095 (Island Esther) |
| 6/26/1980 | 34 | Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095 |
| 4/28/1983 | 32 | Acknowledge Force Majeure due to 01/21/83 storm that destroyed Island Esther |
| 10/24/1985 | EO Report | Island Esther Platform replacement begun 10/14/85 |
| 5/9/1996 | 25 | Assignment Union Oil Co. of Calif. to Nuevo Energy Co; increase blanket bond to $10MM |
| 8/17/2004 | 66 | Assignment from Nuevo Energy Co to Plains Exploration & Prod. Co.; increase blanket bond to $18MM |
| 10/20/2005 | 41 | Assignment from Plains Exploration & Prod. Co. to DCOR LLC; increase blanket bond to $21MM |
- Lease: 3314
- Lessee: California Natural Resources Group Ventura County, LLC
- Operator:
- County: Ventura
- Assigned: June 7, 2024
- Field: West Montalvo
- Issue Date: 07/02/1965
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Sliding scale 16 2/3% – 50%
- Bonus: $3,299,685.00
- Bond: $7 Million Blanket Bond – Includes cover for Leases 3314 and 735
- Acreage: 5430
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/1965 | 31 | Award Parcel 25 to Shell Oil Company for cash bonus $3,299,685.00 |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 4/29/1981 | 24 | Certify EIR 281; resume exploratory drilling operations; provide $10MM insurance |
| 4/27/1982 | 22 | Certify ND; approve exploratory drilling from onshore site |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 4/6/2011 | 63 | Adopt ND; plug seven wells on Lease 735 and re-drill from onshore; provide $2MM bond |
| 10/14/2014 | 96 | Assignment from Venoco to Vintage Petroleum, LLC |
| 6/7/2024 | 72 | Assignment from California Resources Petroleum Corporation |
- Lease: 3413
- Lessee: DCOR, LLC
- Operator: DCOR, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: October 20, 2005
- Field: Huntington Beach
- Issue Date: 12/01/1965
- Status: Injecting
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 17.26%
- Bonus: None
- Bond: $21 Million Blanket Bond – Includes coverage for Leases 3414, 3095, and 3033
- Acreage: 1,871
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/1965 | 14 | Partial assignment (partition) of Lease PRC 3177 from Signal O&G Co to Union Oil Co. |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/1969 |
| 10/29/1990 | 24 | Approve First Amendment and Modification of Leases 3033 and 3413 (Secondary Recovery) |
| 4/28/1993 | 33 | Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413 |
| 5/9/1996 | 25 | Assignment Union Oil Co. of Cal to Nuevo Energy Co; increase blanket bond to $10MM |
| 8/17/2004 | 66 | Assignment from Nuevo Energy Co to Plains Exploration & Prod. Co.; increase blanket bond to $18MM |
| 10/20/2005 | 41 | Assignment from Plains Exploration & Prod. Co. to DCOR LLC; increase blanket bond to $21MM |
- Lease: 4736
- Lessee: SoCal Holding, LLC
- Operator: SoCal Holding, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: June 19, 2014
- Field: Huntington Beach
- Issue Date: 01/25/1973
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: None
- Bond: No Bond – Compensatory Agreement
- Acreage: 70
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/1973 | 14 | Authorize BLA 137 and issue O&G lease PRC 4736 to Signal Companies |
| 1/24/1980 | 33 | Approve contract with Orange County to conduct energy production and facility relocation study |
| 7/24/1986 | 24 | Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase blanket bond to $250K and structure bond to $1.5MM |
| 5/9/1996 | 65 | Authorize EO to approve interagency agreements and MOUs for financing environmental assessment of Bolsa Chica |
| 2/12/1997 | 89 | Accept 25-acre parcel from Bolsa Chica Land Trust |
| 2/12/1997 | 90 | Purchase 880 acres for full tidal basin for $25MM; accept from Ports of LB & LA $55.7MM |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 12/9/2004 | 44 | Agreement to compensate AERA Energy LLC for impacts to O&G operations; Bolsa Chica restoration |
| 10/27/2011 | 53 | Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase blanket bond to $30MM |
| 6/19/2014 | 72 | Assignment from OXY USA, Inc. to SoCal Holding, LLC. Change in Parental Guaranty – removed from agenda |
- Lease: E-392
- Lessee: SoCal Holding, LLC
- Operator: SoCal Holding, LLC
- County: Orange
- Assigned: June 19, 2014
- Field: Huntington Beach
- Issue Date: 09/20/1938
- Status: Producing
- Royalty Rate: Price-based sliding scale on oil (16.7% – 25%)
- Bonus: Bid factor 1.1
- Bond: $30 Million Blanket Bond – Includes coverage for Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
- Acreage: 835
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/1958 | 5 | Renewal and exchange of lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827 |
| 5/28/1959 | 17 | Approve pilot water injection program |
| 11/6/1963 | 21 | Amendment and modification of lease for secondary recovery operations |
| 3/26/1970 | 20 | Approve Line Flood Agreement for Lower Main Zone |
| 7/26/1971 | 14 | Approve Line Flood Agreement dated 01/27/1971; rescind 03/26/1970 action |
| 7/6/1972 | 9 | Approve a cooperative plan of operation of the 91 Main Zone Unit and 392 Main Zone Pool |
| 1/26/1977 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 6/26/1980 | 34 | Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 186 and 3095 |
| 7/24/1986 | 24 | Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $250K and structure bond to $1.5MM |
| 4/28/1993 | 33 | Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413 |
| 5/3/1995 | 58 | Implement of price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula |
| 10/27/2011 | 53 | Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $30MM |
| 12/2/2013 | 104 | Pooling of Leases 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 6/19/2014 | 72 | Assignment from OXY USA, Inc. to SoCal Holding, LLC. Change in Parental Guaranty – removed from agenda |
| 4/5/2016 | 65 | Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426 |
| 10/19/2017 | 93 | Amendment to reduce the idle well counts, establish a sinking fund, and modify the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E 392, 425 and 426 |
- Lease: 145 – Quitclaimed December 12, 2017
- Lessee: Rincon Island L.P.
- Operator: Rincon Island L.P.
- County: Ventura
- Assigned: November 2002
- Field: Rincon Oil
- Issue Date: 07/03/1944
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: Bid factor 1.21
- Bond: $5 Million
- Acreage: 326
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/1944 | 2 | Award to Beloil Corp (1/3), Lido Pet (1/3), OC Field Gasoline Corp (1/3) for bid factor 1.21; provide $25K bond |
| 6/19/1944 | 2 | Seek agreement on amendment to conform with Lease 144 |
| 8/3/1944 | 6 | Execute lease and amendments; lessee has acquired surface leases |
| 10/14/1948 | 12 | Partial quitclaim and modification of drilling requirement for deep test |
| 2/26/1964 | 9 | Issue new lease with habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827 and P.R.C. 6873 |
| 8/28/1969 | 27 | Assign from J A Bell (1/2 interest) and Neptune Corp (1/2 interest) to Petrol Industries provide $100K bond |
| 9/24/1980 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities |
| 3/2/1988 | 21 | Amend royalty and provide $4MM bond |
| 10/17/1995 | 84 | Assign from Berry Pet. to Rincon Island LP; Torch is operator; Berry & Arco remove structures; $4.6MM bond |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
- Lease: 410 – Quitclaimed December 12, 2017
- Lessee: Rincon Island L.P.
- Operator: Rincon Island L.P.
- County: Ventura
- Assigned: November 2002
- Field: Rincon Oil
- Issue Date: 04/17/1949
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: None
- Bond: $5 Million
- Acreage: 50
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/1949 | 6 | Renew and extension of Lease 52 for 10-year period to Richfield Oil Company |
| 10/14/1958 | 9 | Issue 5-year new lease with habendum clause to Richfield Oil Corp |
| 6/27/1974 | 15 | Assign from Atlantic Richfield to Norris Oil Co; provide $100K blanket bond |
| 3/31/1977 | 22 | Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities |
| 5/23/1985 | 40 | Amend royalty due date on gas |
| 7/11/1986 | 1 | Reduce royalty rate on Leases 410, 429, 1466 to 08/01/91; deposit $1MM; spend $200K/year |
| 11/20/1986 | 23 | Continuation of amendment dated 07/11/86 for Leases 410, 429, 1466 |
| 9/23/1987 | 32 | Amend royalty rate on Leases 410, 429 1466 |
| 11/19/1987 | 14 | Partial assignment from Bush to Tenneco, amend to use single $4MM bond |
| 10/17/1995 | 84 | Assign from Berry Pet. to Rincon Island LP; Torch is operator; Berry & Arco remove structures; $4.6MM bond |
| 6/19/1998 | 107 | Remove hazardous structures at Mussel Shoals |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
- Lease: 421 – Quitclaimed April 13, 2017
- Lessee: Venoco, LLC
- Operator: Venoco, LLC
- County: Santa Barbara
- Assigned: July 11, 1997
- Field: South Ellwood
- Issue Date: 10/22/1949
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: None
- Bond: $14 Million
- Acreage: 68
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/1949 | 6 | Issue 10-year extension of Lease 89, Bankline Oil Co. |
| 10/5/1959 | 19 | Issue 5-year new lease with habendum clause to Signal Oil & Gas Co. |
| 7/24/1980 | 9 | Authorize construction of new trestle well 421-1 |
| 10/30/1981 | 26 | Authorize construction of new trestle well 421-2 |
| 10/24/1985 | 27 | Assignment Phillips Pet. to Atlantic Richfield; requires air emission offsets (Seep Tent) |
| 12/19/1985 | 28 | Confirm agreement for seep containment MOU Commission action 10/24/85 |
| 2/25/1993 | 39 | Assignment from Atlantic Richfield Co to Mobil; amend oil royalty to 16 2/3% flat rate |
| 7/11/1997 | 76 | Assignment from Mobil to Venoco and amend lease to increase bond |
| 6/7/2004 | 58 | Certify EIR and authorize pier removal; Issue general lease to DF&G for maintenance of Bird Island |
| 12/9/2004 | 54 | Accept $210K from ARCO for maintenance of Bird Island; approve interagency agreement |
| 6/20/2005 | 48 | Solicit proposals to prepare EIR for resumption of production |
| 7/12/2013 | 3 | Lease amendment to increase bonding to $10MM with periodic adjustments |
| 4/23/2014 | 91 | Deferred; certify FEIR for recommissioning project |
| 12/17/2014 | 72 | Certify Final EIR. Adopt findings and approve revised project |
- Lease: 1466 – Quitclaimed December 6, 2017
- Lessee: Rincon Island L.P.
- Operator: Rincon Island L.P.
- County: Ventura
- Assigned: November 2002
- Field: Rincon Oil
- Issue Date: 08/29/1955
- Status: Shut-in
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: Bid factor 5.2375
- Bond: $5 Million
- Acreage: 1,175
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/1954 | 3 | Award lease to Richfield Oil Corp for bid factor 5.2375 |
| 3/11/1957 | 4 | Lease bond shall be $500K for removal of island |
| 5/13/1958 | 6 | Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873 |
| 4/25/1968 | 33 | Amend and modify lease for secondary recovery |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 10/30/1980 | 21 | Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities |
| 11/17/1980 | 2 | Amend Commission action 10/30/80; resumption to comply with SLC rules and regulations |
| 12/16/1980 | 36 | Amendment to provide 16-2/3% to 50% royalty oil formula for deep well |
| 7/11/1986 | 1 | Reduce royalty rate on Leases 410, 429, 1466; deposit $1MM; spend $200K/year |
| 11/20/1986 | 23 | Continuation of amendment dated 07/11/86 for Leases 410, 429, 1466 |
| 9/23/1987 | 32 | Amend royalty rate on Leases 410, 429 1466 |
| 11/19/1987 | 14 | Partial assignment from Bush to Tenneco, amend to use single $4MM bond |
| 2/6/1989 | 56 | Certify ND; approve drilling exploratory deep well from Rincon Island |
| 10/17/1995 | 84 | Assign from Berry Pet. to Rincon Island LP; Torch is operator; Berry & Arco remove structures; $4.6MM bond |
| 6/23/2011 | 127 | Approve emergency repair to Rincon Island causeway |
- Lease: 3120 – Quitclaimed April 13, 2017
- Lessee: Venoco, LLC
- Operator: Venoco, LLC
- County: Santa Barbara
- Assigned: July 11, 1997
- Field: South Ellwood
- Issue Date: 04/29/1964
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: $352,111.15
- Bond: $14 Million
- Acreage: 3,324
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/1964 | 31 | Award Parcel 18A to Richfield Oil Corp and Socony Mobil Oil Co for cash bonus $352,111.15 |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 10/28/1971 | 12 | Approve 1st Amendment of Leases 3120 and 3242 (secondary recovery) |
| 2/25/1982 | 34 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 3120 and 3242 |
| 11/5/1991 | 41 | Coal Oil Point litigation settlement and quitclaim of Leases 308 and 309 |
| 2/25/1993 | 39 | Assignment from Atlantic Richfield Co to Mobil; amend oil royalty to 16 2/3% flat rate |
| 7/11/1997 | 76 | Assignment from Mobil to Venoco and amend lease to increase bond |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 12/8/2005 | 68 | Enter contract with UCSB to gather offshore O&G seep data and investigate containment methods |
| 7/12/2013 | 3 | Lease Amendment and increase bonding amount |
- Lease: 3150 – Quitclaimed November 14, 2017
- Lessee: Venoco, LLC / ARCO
- Operator: Venoco, LLC
- County: Santa Barbara
- Assigned: February 8, 2000
- Field: Carpinteria
- Issue Date: 07/28/1964
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Sliding scale 16 2/3% – 50%
- Bonus: $18,666,555.66
- Bond: $50 Thousand
- Acreage: 4,012
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/1964 | 29 | Award Parcel 21 to Richfield Oil Corp & Standard Oil Co for cash bonus $18,666,555.66 |
| 9/24/1964 | 19 | Approve location and construction (of Platform Hope); provide $500K structure bond |
| 5/27/1965 | 21 | Approve location and construction (of Platform Heidi); provide $500K structure bond |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 10/28/1976 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations and provide $10MM insurance |
| 11/30/1977 | 22 | Modification of drilling requirements to 90 days for Leases 1824, 3150 & 4000 |
| 10/29/1979 | 39 | Certify EIR; approve modifications of Platforms Hope and Heidi |
| 12/17/1981 | 27 | Certify EIR; approve resumption of limited drilling from Platform Heidi; provide $10MM insurance |
| 8/29/1985 | 31 | Certify EIR; approve resumption of drilling from Lease 3150; provide $10MM insurance |
| 8/3/1994 | 54 | Adopt MND; abandon & remove Platforms Hazel, Hilda, Hope & Heidi (4H Project) |
| 10/28/1996 | 55 | Assign from Atlantic Richfield & Chevron USA South Lease to Carone Petroleum Corp |
| 9/3/1999 | 65 | Authorize Chevron to proceed with core drilling operations at 4H platform sites |
| 12/3/1999 | 75 | Status of shell mounds at site of former 4H Platforms; interim assistance to fishers |
| 2/8/2000 | 50 | Assignment of 100% of Chevron’s 50% interest in the subsurface to Venoco |
- Lease: 3242 – Quitclaimed April 13, 2017
- Lessee: Venoco, LLC
- Operator: Venoco, LLC
- County: Santa Barbara
- Assigned: July 11, 1997
- Field: South Ellwood
- Issue Date: 04/08/1965
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
- Bonus: $3,667,111.00
- Bond: $14 Million
- Acreage: 4,290
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/1965 | 1 | Award Parcel 24 to Richfield Oil Corp. and Socony Mobil Oil Co for cash bonus $3,667,111.00 |
| 4/28/1966 | 11 | Approve location and construction (of Platform Holly); provide $500K structure bond |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 10/28/1971 | 12 | Approve 1st Amendment of Leases 3120 and 3242 (secondary recovery) |
| 2/9/1982 | 30 | Approve Coal Oil Point oil and natural gas seep containment |
| 2/25/1982 | 34 | Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 3120 and 3242 |
| 12/19/1985 | 28 | Confirm agreement for seep containment MOU Commission action 10/24/85 |
| 11/5/1991 | 41 | Coal Oil Point litigation settlement and quitclaim of Leases 308 and 309 |
| 2/25/1993 | 39 | Assignment from Atlantic Richfield Co to Mobil; amend oil royalty to 16 2/3% flat rate |
| 7/11/1997 | 76 | Assignment from Mobil to Venoco and amend lease to increase bond |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 7/12/2013 | 3 | Lease Amendment and increase bonding amount |
- Lease: 3133 – Terminated June 28, 2019
- Lessee: ExxonMobil
- Operator: ExxonMobil
- County: Santa Barbara
- Assigned: May 28, 1964
- Field: Carpinteria
- Issue Date: 05/28/1964
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Sliding scale 16 2/3% – 50%
- Bonus: $22,002,500.00
- Bond: $50 Thousand
- Acreage: 5,535
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/1964 | 2 | Award Parcel 19 to Humble Oil & Refining for cash bonus $22,002,500.00 |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 12/17/1981 | 27 | Certify EIR; approve resumption of limited drilling from Platform Heidi; provide $10MM insurance |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 6/28/2019 | 98 | Termination of state oil and gas Leases 3133, 4000 and 7911 |
- Lease: 4000 – Terminated June 28, 2019
- Lessee: Carone Petroleum Corp.
- Operator: PACOPS
- County: Santa Barbara
- Assigned: October 28, 1996
- Field: Carpinteria
- Issue Date: 08/28/1968
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Sliding scale 16 2/3% – 50%
- Bonus: $361,408.00
- Bond: $50 Thousand Cash Deposit
- Acreage: 204
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/1968 | 50 | Award Parcel 60 to Standard Oil and Atlantic Richfield Co for cash bonus $361,408.00 |
| 4/29/1971 | 17 | Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69 |
| 10/28/1976 | 19 | Approve resumption of drilling operations and provide $10MM insurance |
| 11/30/1977 | 22 | Modification of drilling requirements to 90 days for Leases 1824, 3150 & 4000 |
| 12/17/1981 | 27 | Certify EIR; approve resumption of limited drilling from Platform Heidi; provide $10MM insurance |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 4/9/2009 | 41 | Find Carone Petroleum Corp in default for failure to pursue with diligence lease development – deferred |
| 6/1/2009 | 66 | Find Carone Petroleum Corp in default unless certain conditions are met |
| 6/28/2019 | 98 | Termination of state oil and gas Leases 3133, 4000 and 7911 |
- Lease: 7911 – Terminated June 28, 2019
- Lessee: Carone Petroleum Corp.
- Operator: PACOPS
- County: Santa Barbara
- Assigned: October 28, 1996
- Field: Carpinteria
- Issue Date: 11/01/1996
- Status: Not Producing
- Royalty Rate: Sliding scale 16 2/3% – 50%
- Bonus: None
- Bond: $50 Thousand Cash Bond
- Acreage: 1,541
Selected Staff Reports
| Meeting Date | Staff Report | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/1996 | 55 | Assign southern portion of Lease 3150 and all Lease 4000 to Carone Petroleum Corp |
| 9/3/1999 | 79 | Status of State offshore leases |
| 4/9/2009 | 41 | Find Carone Petroleum Corp in default for failure to pursue with diligence lease development – item deferred |
| 6/1/2009 | 66 | Find Carone Petroleum Corp in default unless certain conditions are met |
| 6/28/2019 | 98 | Termination of state oil and gas Leases 3133, 4000 and 7911 |