NEWS
2011 Preliminary Annual Report Released
(Posted 4/11/2012)
The 2011 Preliminary Annual Report of California Oil, Gas, and Geothermal production is now posted. Click here to view/download.
Operator Training Webinar Now Available
(Posted 4/5/2012)
A training webinar for companies wishing to report chemicals to the FracFocus disclosure submission system is now available. The webinar shows operators how to register their company and set up the company Representative, Supervisors and Data Submitters. It also discusses the disclosure template, how to complete and submit it and how to manage records and users in the system. The webinar can be accessed through the TEEX website at http://www.teex.org/eu/flash/player.html
Notice to Operators: Voluntary Reporting of Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation Operations
(Posted 3/28/2012)
Click here to review the new NOTICE TO OPERATORS requesting the assistance of all operators to report their fracking operations.
Exam Announcement
(Posted 1/6/2012)
DOGGR has a new web-accessible exam process for the Associate Oil and Gas Engineer and Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor) classifications. Qualified individuals that successfully pass a qualifications assessment examination will be placed on the eligibility list for the classification. Please click here for the exam bulletin.
Tim Kustic named head of California DIVISION OF OIL, GAS, AND GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
(Posted 12/29/2011)
Timothy R. Kustic has been named State Oil & Gas Supervisor for the Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources. Kustic began his career in the petroleum industry and for the past two months he had served as Acting State Oil & Gas Supervisor. For close to 30 years, he has worked at the department serving as the division's Technical Service Manager, a Field Engineer in the Bakersfield and Santa Maria district offices, as manager of the Sacramento district office, and as the division's Facilities Program Manager. MORE.
Job Announcement
(Posted 12/12/2011)
DOGGR is offering a challenging and rewarding career opportunity as the Supervising Oil & Gas Engineer positions available in both Bakersfield and Cypress, California. Click here to view the PDF file for this job announcement. Although not included in the PDF file, an additional position located in Sacramento is now available (updated 12/28/2011).
2010 Annual Report Information
(Posted 10/7/2011)
The following information is now available from the 2010 Annual Report of the State Oil & Gas Supervisor:
- Oil and Gas Production by County
- The Financial Statement (fiscal year 2009-2010)
- Delinquent Assessments
These reports are available in accordance with Section 3108, Division 3 of the Public Resources Code, which states: "On or before the first day of October of each year the supervisor shall make public for the benefit of all interested persons a report in writing showing
a) The total amount of oil and gas produced in each county
b) The total cost of the division for the previous fiscal year
c) The total amount of delinquent and uncollected from any assessments or charges levied pursuant to the chapter."
The entire 2010 Annual Report will be posted on the Division website in the future.
Notice To Operators: Improvements to the Manual Production Reporting System (Forms 110 and 110B)
(Posted 9/30/2011)
Click here to review the new NOTICE TO OPERATORS outlining changes to the Manual Production Reporting System (Forms 110 and 110B).
Notice To Operators: Facilities Regulations Critical Due Dates
(Posted 9/08/2011)
Click here to review the new NOTICE TO OPERATORS outlining the Facilities Regulations Critical Due Dates.
2010 Preliminary Annual Report Released
(Posted 8/8/2011)
The 2010 Preliminary Annual Report of California Oil, Gas, and Geothermal production is now posted. Click here to view/download.
DOGGR Announces New Assessment Rate
(Posted 7/5/2011)
The Oil and Gas Assessment rate for fiscal year 2011-2012 is 12.66251 cents per barrel of oil or 10 Mcf of natural gas produced. This is a 2.03263 cent (19.12 percent) increase from the previous year. The increase is primarily due to an augmentation of the Division's regulatory resources, as well as administrative and technology support.
DOGGR LISTSERV
(Posted 5/23/2011)
DOGGR releases its new e-mail list (listserv) for stakeholders interested in DOGGR programs. This page allows you to subscribe and unsubscribe to this list. Click here to subscribe.
Lease Award Nominations
(Posted 5/19/2011)
DOGGR has revised its annual lease award program. The award nomination process is now open to industry operators and nominees will now compete for statewide recognition. DOGGR management will still select the award winners, but will use more stringent eligibility and judging criteria.
Click here for revised program information and application materials. Applications for the 2011 award are due October 1, 2011.