Information on State Tidelands Oil and Gas Leases

Oil & Gas Leases

Last Updated: July 28, 2026

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 91 in Orange County linking larger image.

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2017-10-1993Amendment 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
2016-04-0565Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
2014-06-1977Assignment of OXY USA Inc.’s interests to SoCal Holding, LLC and consent to change in parental guaranty
2011-10-2753Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $30MM
1995-05-0358Implement price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula
1986-07-2424Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $250K and structure bond to $1.5MM
1980-06-2634Approve discharge of drill cuttings/mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095
1977-01-2619Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
1975-04-3024Approve modification of royalty interest in 91 Main Zone Unit
1972-07-069Approve a cooperative plan of operation of the 91MZU and E-392 Main Zone Pool
1966-04-2823Amend lease for secondary recovery
1957-11-125Amend lease for 5 years and so long thereafter as oil or gas is produced in paying quantities
1943-05-218Award lease to H. R. Hamilton for a bid factor of 1.63

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 163 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2017-10-1993Amendment 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
2016-04-0565Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
2014-06-1977Assignment of OXY USA Inc.’s interests to SoCal Holding, LLC and consent to change in parental guaranty
2013-12-02104Pooling of Leases  163, E-392, 425 and 426
2011-10-2753Assign from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $30MM
1995-05-0358Implement of price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula
1993-04-2833Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413
1986-07-2424Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase blanket bond to $250K & structure bond to $1.5MM
1980-06-2634Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095
1977-01-2619Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 & 426
1964-08-1813Renewal and exchange of lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827
1958-01-136Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873
1944-11-155Award lease to Signal O&G Co for bid factor of 1.10

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 186 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2004-12-0954Approve OXY LBI request to re-develop Lease 186 from LBU Island Chaffee
2002-12-1660Approve assignment from Chevron/Texaco & Exxon Mobil to OXY Long Beach, Inc.
1999-12-0376Adopt MND; approve removal and abandonment of Belmont Island and associated facilities
1980-06-2634Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095
1976-04-2817Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities on Lease 186
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1971-03-2522Amend Cooperative Agreement for water-injection, Ranger Zone, Belmont Oil Field
1967-05-2549Third amendment & modification; secondary recovery
1958-06-113Approve pilot water flood of shallow producing zone
1958-05-137Approve wharf adjoining island to accommodate equipment and for pilot waterflood
1957-11-124Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873
1952-05-2627Approve construction of Belmont Island and drilling of well
1949-09-1546Extend lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827
1945-09-243CAward lease to Marine Exploration Co. for bid factor of 1.10

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 425 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2017-10-1993Amendment 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
2016-04-0565Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
2014-06-1977Assignment of OXY USA Inc.’s interests to SoCal Holding, LLC and consent to change in parental guaranty
2013-12-02104Pooling of Leases 163, E-392, 425 and 426
2011-10-2753Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $30MM
1995-05-0358Implement of price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula
1993-04-2833Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413
1988-03-0234Approve modification of Platform Emmy and its satellite platform
1986-07-2424Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $250K and  structure bond to $1.5MM
1980-06-2634Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 186 and 3095
1977-01-2619Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
1965-07-0221Amendment and modification of lease for secondary recovery operations
1964-08-1812Renewal and exchange of lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827
1961-04-1210Approve location and construction (of Platform Emmy); provide $500K structure bond
1958-01-137Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873
1950-02-1034Award lease to Southwest Exploration Co. for bid factor of 1.10

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 426 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2017-10-1993Amendment 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
2016-04-0565Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
2014-06-1977Assignment of OXY USA Inc.’s interests to SoCal Holding, LLC and consent to change in parental guaranty
2013-12-02104Pooling of Leases 163, E-392, 425 and 426
2011-10-2753Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase blanket bond to $30MM
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1995-05-0358Implement of price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula
1993-04-2833Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413
1986-07-2424Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase blanket bond to $250K and structure bond to $1.5MM
1980-06-2634Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095
1977-01-2619Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
1973-10-2515Amendment and modification of lease for secondary recovery operations
1964-08-1814Renewal and exchange of lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827
1958-01-138Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873
1950-02-1035Award lease to Signal O&G Co for bid factor of 1.10

 

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 427 in Ventura County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2009-04-0936Adopt ND; accept full quitclaim of adjacent Lease 429
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1998-06-19107Remove hazardous structures at Mussel Shoals
1997-11-0769Adopt MND; approve decommissioning program for removal of Ferguson Pier complex
1975-01-148Determine SLC action of 11/21/74 proper; authorize resumption of drilling
1974-11-218Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities
1960-04-2821Approve construction of addition to existing pier
1959-08-276Approve construction of addition to existing pier
1958-05-134Issue 5-year new lease with habendum clause to General Petroleum Corp
1958-02-117Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873
1957-11-123Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873
1950-03-2310Renew and extension of Lease 48 for 10-year period and provide $120K bond

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 735 in Ventura County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2024-06-0772Assignment from California Resources Petroleum Corporation
2014-10-1496Assignment from Venoco to Vintage Petroleum, LLC
2011-04-0663Adopt ND; plug seven wells on Lease 735 and re-drill from onshore; provide $2MM bond
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1992-09-2373Assign from Chevron U.S.A. to Berry Petroleum Co; amend royalty to 16 2/3 prtvrmy flat rate; provide $500K bond
1955-08-163Amendment to allow dehydration costs
1952-06-3042Award lease to Standard Oil of California for bid factor 1.251

  • 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: Compensatory Agreement / Royalty-generating – No wells are located within the state lease area; royalties are generated from nearby drainage wells.
  • Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
  • Bonus: None
  • Bond: No Bond – Compensatory Agreement
  • Acreage: 54
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 1482 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1955-01-217Issue compensatory royalty agreement to Hancock Oil Company (8.686% State share)

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 1824 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
1999-12-0375Status of shell mounds at site of former 4H Platforms; interim assistance to fishers
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1998-06-19134Progress report on well abandonment phase of SWARS Project
1995-10-1785Approve abandonment & removal of subsea wells and flow lines from existing O&G leases (SWARS)
1994-08-0354Adopt MND; abandon & remove Platforms Hazel, Hilda, Hope & Heidi (4H Project)
1993-02-2539Assignment from Atlantic Richfield Co to Mobil Oil Corp.; amend oil royalty to 16 2/3% flat rate
1992-02-058Approve abandonment of 24 wells on Platform Hazel
1977-11-3022Modification of drilling requirements to 90 days for Leases 1824, 3150 and 4000
1976-10-2819Approve resumption of drilling operations and provide $10MM insurance
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1960-03-2420Approve location and construction (of Platform Hilda); provide $500K structure bond
1958-04-146Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873
1957-08-085Approve location and construction (of Platform Hazel)
1957-01-103Award lease to Standard Oil and Humble Oil & Refining for cash bonus $7,250,606.95

  • 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 3413, 3095, and 3033
  • Acreage: 2,113
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3033 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2005-10-2041Assignment from Plains Exploration & Prod. Co. to DCOR LLC; increase blanket bond to $21MM
2004-08-1766Assignment from Nuevo Energy Co to Plains Exploration & Prod. Co.; increase blanket bond to $18MM
1996-05-0925Assignment Union Oil Co. of CA to Nuevo Energy Co; increase blanket bond to $10MM
1993-04-2833Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413
1990-10-2924Approve First Amendment and Modification of Leases 3033 and 3413 (Secondary Recovery)
1985-12-1930Approve resumption of drilling operations on Lease 3033; $10MM insurance
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1964-01-3013Approve location and construction (of Platform Eva); provide $500K structure bond
1963-07-2521Award Parcel 14 to Union Oil Co. for cash bonus $6,110,000.00

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3314 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2024-06-0772Assignment from California Resources Petroleum Corporation
2014-10-1496Assignment from Venoco to Vintage Petroleum, LLC
2011-04-0663Adopt ND; plug seven wells on Lease 735 and re-drill from onshore; provide $2MM bond
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1982-04-2722Certify ND; approve exploratory drilling from onshore site
1981-04-2924Certify EIR 281; resume exploratory drilling operations; provide $10MM insurance
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1965-07-0231Award Parcel 25 to Shell Oil Company for cash bonus $3,299,685.00

  • 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 3413, 3095, and 3033
  • Acreage: 1,871
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3413 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2005-10-2041Assignment from Plains Exploration & Prod. Co. to DCOR LLC; increase blanket bond to $21MM
2004-08-1766Assignment from Nuevo Energy Co to Plains Exploration & Prod. Co.; increase blanket bond to $18MM
1996-05-0925Assignment Union Oil Co. of Cal to Nuevo Energy Co; increase blanket bond to $10MM
1993-04-2833Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413
1990-10-2924Approve First Amendment and Modification of Leases 3033 and 3413 (Secondary Recovery)
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/1969
1965-11-1814Partial assignment (partition) of Lease PRC 3177 from Signal O&G Co to Union Oil Co.

  • 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: Compensatory Agreement / Royalty-generating – No wells are located within the state lease area; royalties are generated from nearby drainage wells.
  • Royalty Rate: Fixed 16 2/3%
  • Bonus: None
  • Bond: No Bond – Compensatory Agreement
  • Acreage: 70
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 4736 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2014-06-1977Assignment of OXY USA Inc.’s interests to SoCal Holding, LLC and consent to change in parental guaranty
2011-10-2753Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase blanket bond to $30MM
2004-12-0944Agreement to compensate AERA Energy LLC for impacts to O&G operations; Bolsa Chica restoration
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1997-02-1289Accept 25-acre parcel from Bolsa Chica Land Trust
1997-02-1290Purchase 880 acres for full tidal basin for $25MM; accept from Ports of LB & LA $55.7MM
1996-05-0965Authorize EO to approve interagency agreements and MOUs for financing environmental assessment of Bolsa Chica
1986-07-2424Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase blanket bond to $250K and structure bond to $1.5MM
1980-01-2433Approve contract with Orange County to conduct energy production and facility relocation study
1973-01-2614Authorize BLA 137 and issue O&G lease PRC 4736 to Signal Companies

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease E-392 in Orange County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
10/19/201793Amendment 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
4/5/201665Amend the price-based sliding scale royalty for State Oil and Gas Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
6/19/201477Assignment of OXY USA Inc.’s interests to SoCal Holding, LLC and consent to change in parental guaranty
12/2/2013104Pooling of Leases 163, E-392, 425 and 426
10/27/201153Assignment from Aera Energy LLC to OXY USA Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $30MM
5/3/199558Implement of price-sensitive sliding scale royalty oil formula
4/28/199333Certify EIR; approve cooperative waterflood program for Leases 163, E-392, 425, 426, 3033 and 3413
7/24/198624Assign from Phillips Pet. Co. to Shell Calif. Prod. Inc.; increase the blanket bond to $250K and  structure bond to $1.5MM
6/26/198034Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 186 and 3095
1/26/197719Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425 and 426
7/6/19729Approve a cooperative plan of operation of the 91 Main Zone Unit and 392 Main Zone Pool
7/26/197114Approve Line Flood Agreement dated 01/27/1971; rescind 03/26/1970 action
3/26/197020Approve Line Flood Agreement for Lower Main Zone
11/6/196321Amendment and modification of lease for secondary recovery operations
5/28/195917Approve pilot water injection program
9/2/19585Renewal and exchange of lease; add habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 145 in Ventura County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

 

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1995-10-1784Assign from Berry Pet. to Rincon Island LP; Torch is operator; Berry & Arco remove structures; $4.6MM bond
1988-03-0221Amend royalty and provide $4MM bond
1980-09-2419Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities
1969-08-2827Assign from J A Bell (1/2 interest) and Neptune Corp (1/2 interest) to Petrol Industries provide $100K bond
1964-02-269Issue new lease with habendum clause pursuant to P.R.C. 6827 and P.R.C. 6873
1948-10-1412Partial quitclaim and modification of drilling requirement for deep test
1944-08-036Execute lease and amendments; lessee has acquired surface leases
1944-06-192Seek agreement on amendment to conform with Lease 144
1944-05-052Award to Beloil Corp (1/3), Lido Pet (1/3), OC Field Gasoline Corp (1/3) for bid factor 1.21; provide $25K bond

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 410 in Ventura County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1998-06-19107Remove hazardous structures at Mussel Shoals
1995-10-1784Assign from Berry Pet. to Rincon Island LP; Torch is operator; Berry & Arco remove structures; $4.6MM bond
1987-11-1914Partial assignment from Bush to Tenneco, amend to use single $4MM bond
1987-09-2332Amend royalty rate on Leases 410, 429 1466
1986-11-2023Continuation of amendment dated 07/11/86 for Leases 410, 429, 1466
1986-07-111Reduce royalty rate on Leases 410, 429, 1466 to 08/01/91; deposit $1MM; spend $200K/year
1985-05-2340Amend royalty due date on gas
1977-03-3122Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities
1974-06-2715Assign from Atlantic Richfield to Norris Oil Co; provide $100K blanket bond
1958-10-149Issue 5-year new lease with habendum clause to Richfield Oil Corp
1949-06-146Renew and extension of Lease 52 for 10-year period to Richfield Oil Company

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3095 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2014-12-1772Certify Final EIR. Adopt findings and approve revised project
2014-04-2391Deferred; certify FEIR for recommissioning project
2013-07-123Lease amendment to increase bonding to $10MM with periodic adjustments
2005-06-2048Solicit proposals to prepare EIR for resumption of production
2004-12-0954Accept $210K from ARCO for maintenance of Bird Island; approve interagency agreement
2004-06-0758Certify EIR and authorize pier removal; Issue general lease to DF&G for maintenance of Bird Island
1997-07-1176Assignment from Mobil to Venoco and amend lease to increase bond
1993-02-2539Assignment from Atlantic Richfield Co to Mobil; amend oil royalty to 16 2/3% flat rate
1985-12-1928Confirm agreement for seep containment MOU Commission action 10/24/85
1985-10-2427Assignment Phillips Pet. to Atlantic Richfield; requires air emission offsets (Seep Tent)
1981-10-3026Authorize construction of new trestle well 421-2
1980-07-249Authorize construction of new trestle well 421-1
1959-10-0519Issue 5-year new lease with habendum clause to Signal Oil & Gas Co.
1949-11-216Issue 10-year extension of Lease 89, Bankline Oil Co.

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 1466 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2011-06-23127Approve emergency repair to Rincon Island causeway
1995-10-1784Assign from Berry Pet. to Rincon Island LP; Torch is operator; Berry & Arco remove structures; $4.6MM bond
1989-02-0656Certify ND; approve drilling exploratory deep well from Rincon Island
1987-11-1914Partial assignment from Bush to Tenneco, amend to use single $4MM bond
1987-09-2332Amend royalty rate on Leases 410, 429 1466
1986-11-2023Continuation of amendment dated 07/11/86 for Leases 410, 429, 1466
1986-07-111Reduce royalty rate on Leases 410, 429, 1466; deposit $1MM; spend $200K/year
1980-12-1636Amendment to provide 16-2/3% to 50% royalty oil formula for deep well
1980-11-172Amend Commission action 10/30/80; resumption to comply with SLC rules and regulations
1980-10-3021Approve resumption of drilling operations from existing facilities
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1968-04-2533Amend and modify lease for secondary recovery
1958-05-136Amendment to comply with P.R.C. 6873
1957-03-114Lease bond shall be $500K for removal of island
1954-12-173Award lease to Richfield Oil Corp for bid factor 5.2375

  • Lease: 3095 – Quitclaimed November 7, 2025 *
  • Lessee: DCOR, LLC
  • Operator: DCOR, LLC
  • County: Orange
  • Assigned: October 20, 2005
  • Field: Belmont Offshore
  • Issue Date: 01/30/1964
  • Status: Not producing
  • Royalty Rate: Fixed 16.88%
  • Bonus: $4,066,676.00
  • Bond: $21 Million Blanket Bond – Includes coverage for Leases 3413, 3095, and 3033
  • Acreage: 3,360
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3095 in Orange County linking to a larger image

* Note: Lease 3095, the former Platform Esther oil and gas lease, was quitclaimed in 2025 and is no longer producing. Lease 3394, the associated right-of-way between Platform Esther and shore, was also quitclaimed. The former Platform Esther lease areas are now covered by General Lease – Industrial Use 9874 for maintenance, monitoring, plugging and abandonment, and decommissioning planning. Lease 9874 does not authorize oil and gas production.

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2005-10-2041Assignment from Plains Exploration & Prod. Co. to DCOR LLC; increase blanket bond to $21MM
2004-08-1766Assignment from Nuevo Energy Co to Plains Exploration & Prod. Co.; increase blanket bond to $18MM
1996-05-0925Assignment Union Oil Co. of Calif. to Nuevo Energy Co; increase blanket bond to $10MM
1985-10-24EO ReportIsland Esther Platform replacement begun 10/14/85
1983-04-2832Acknowledge Force Majeure due to 01/21/83 storm that destroyed Island Esther
1980-06-2634Approve discharge of drill cuttings and mud from Leases 91, 163, E-392, 425, 426, 186 and 3095
1974-11-2124Approve resumption of drilling operations on Lease 3095 (Island Esther)
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1968-11-2142Approve First Amendment and Modification of Lease 3095 (Secondary Recovery)
1964-05-2817Approve location and construction (of Island Esther); provide $500K structure bond
1964-01-3027Award Parcel 16A to Standard Oil Co of California for cash bonus $4,066,676.00

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3120 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2013-07-123Lease Amendment and increase bonding amount
2005-12-0868Enter contract with UCSB to gather offshore O&G seep data and investigate containment methods
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1997-07-1176Assignment from Mobil to Venoco and amend lease to increase bond
1993-02-2539Assignment from Atlantic Richfield Co to Mobil; amend oil royalty to 16 2/3% flat rate
1991-11-0541Coal Oil Point litigation settlement and quitclaim of Leases 308 and 309
1982-02-2534Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 3120 and 3242
1971-10-2812Approve 1st Amendment of Leases 3120 and 3242 (secondary recovery)
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1964-04-2931Award Parcel 18A to Richfield Oil Corp and Socony Mobil Oil Co for cash bonus $352,111.15

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3150 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2000-02-0850Assignment of 100% of Chevron’s 50% interest in the subsurface to Venoco
1999-12-0375Status of shell mounds at site of former 4H Platforms; interim assistance to fishers
1999-09-0365Authorize Chevron to proceed with core drilling operations at 4H platform sites
1996-10-2855Assign from Atlantic Richfield & Chevron USA South Lease to Carone Petroleum Corp
1994-08-0354Adopt MND; abandon & remove Platforms Hazel, Hilda, Hope & Heidi (4H Project)
1985-08-2931Certify EIR; approve resumption of drilling from Lease 3150; provide $10MM insurance
1981-12-1727Certify EIR; approve resumption of limited drilling from Platform Heidi; provide $10MM insurance
1979-10-2939Certify EIR; approve modifications of Platforms Hope and Heidi
1977-11-3022Modification of drilling requirements to 90 days for Leases 1824, 3150 & 4000
1976-10-2819Approve resumption of drilling operations and provide $10MM insurance
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1965-05-2721Approve location and construction (of Platform Heidi); provide $500K structure bond
1964-09-2419Approve location and construction (of Platform Hope); provide $500K structure bond
1964-07-2829Award Parcel 21 to Richfield Oil Corp & Standard Oil Co for cash bonus $18,666,555.66

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3242 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2013-07-123Lease Amendment and increase bonding amount
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1997-07-1176Assignment from Mobil to Venoco and amend lease to increase bond
1993-02-2539Assignment from Atlantic Richfield Co to Mobil; amend oil royalty to 16 2/3% flat rate
1991-11-0541Coal Oil Point litigation settlement and quitclaim of Leases 308 and 309
1985-12-1928Confirm agreement for seep containment MOU Commission action 10/24/85
1982-02-2534Approve resumption of drilling operations on Leases 3120 and 3242
1982-02-0930Approve Coal Oil Point oil and natural gas seep containment
1971-10-2812Approve 1st Amendment of Leases 3120 and 3242 (secondary recovery)
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1966-04-2811Approve location and construction (of Platform Holly); provide $500K structure bond
1965-04-081Award Parcel 24 to Richfield Oil Corp. and Socony Mobil Oil Co for cash bonus $3,667,111.00

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 3133 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2019-06-2898Termination of state oil and gas Leases 3133, 4000 and 7911
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1981-12-1727Certify EIR; approve resumption of limited drilling from Platform Heidi; provide $10MM insurance
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1964-05-282Award Parcel 19 to Humble Oil & Refining for cash bonus $22,002,500.00

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 4000 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2019-06-2898Termination of state oil and gas Leases 3133, 4000 and 7911
2009-06-0166Find Carone Petroleum Corp in default unless certain conditions are met
2009-04-0941Find Carone Petroleum Corp in default for failure to pursue with diligence lease development – deferred
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1981-12-1727Certify EIR; approve resumption of limited drilling from Platform Heidi; provide $10MM insurance
1977-11-3022Modification of drilling requirements to 90 days for Leases 1824, 3150 & 4000
1976-10-2819Approve resumption of drilling operations and provide $10MM insurance
1971-04-2917Extend drilling operations due to informal moratorium est. 02/01/69
1968-08-2850Award Parcel 60 to Standard Oil and Atlantic Richfield Co for cash bonus $361,408.00

  • 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
Map showing the area for tidelands lease 7911 in Santa Barbara County linking to larger image

Selected Staff Reports

Meeting DateStaff ReportDescription
2019-06-2898Termination of state oil and gas Leases 3133, 4000 and 7911
2009-06-0166Find Carone Petroleum Corp in default unless certain conditions are met
2009-04-0941Find Carone Petroleum Corp in default for failure to pursue with diligence lease development – item deferred
1999-09-0379Status of State offshore leases
1996-10-2855Assign southern portion of Lease 3150 and all Lease 4000 to Carone Petroleum Corp