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Geologic Energy Management Division

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The California Geologic Energy M​anagement Division (CalGEM) prioritizes protecting public health, safety, and the environment in its oversight of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries, while working to help California achieve its climate change and clean energy goals. To do that, CalGEM uses science and sound engineering practices to regulate the drilling, operation, and permanent closure of energy resource wells.​

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​​​​Idle Well Program​​​​Idle Well ProgramMandates for idle oil and gas wells include a compliance schedule to test for leaks and to plug and abandon (permanently seal) wells; engineering analyses for wells not in use 15 or more years; and enhanced idle well management plans.
Well FinderWell FinderYou can find well locations, status, and histories with the Well Finder program. Start with Well Finder, put in a search location, and use the magnifier icon to get started.
Office of EnforcementOffice of EnforcementEnforcement works with CalGEM districts to identify, verify, and take action to bring operators into compliance with the law.
​​​Underground Injection Control​​​Underground Injection ControlContinuous well pressure monitoring, rigorous testing for leaks, and a directive to automatically cease injection if there is a threat to safety or the environment are underground injection control regulations as of April 1, 2019.

 

 

Explore Health Protection Zones in Updated Web MapExplore Health Protection Zones in Updated Web MapThere's a new way to view health protection zones around oil and gas operations in California. An updated web map shows wells near places that matter most - schools, homes, hospital, daycare centers, community center, and more. https://gis.conservation.ca.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1792bc8c0ec9486480c6c07dc1c3ccee, https://gis.conservation.ca.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1792bc8c0ec9486480c6c07dc1c3ccee2024-07-19T20:00:00Z
Senate Bill 1137 is Now in EffectSenate Bill 1137 is Now in EffectThe provisions of Senate Bill 1137 - which prohibit new well permits within a health protection zone of 3,200 feet - are now in effect. Learn more​​​​.http://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/SB1137.aspx, http://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/SB1137.aspx2024-07-03T17:00:00Z
Secretary Haaland Announces $35 Million investment to Clean Up Orphaned Wells Secretary Haaland Announces $35 Million investment to Clean Up Orphaned Wells As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Infrafracture Week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a $35.2 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to continue reclaiming and restoring orphaned oil and gas wells in California. https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-35-million-president-bidens-investing-america-agenda, https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-35-million-president-bidens-investing-america-agenda2024-05-17T20:00:00Z
Kern and Arvin Community MeetingsKern and Arvin Community MeetingsRecent state and federal funding to plug and abandon orphan wells enables California to significantly expand efforts to permanently seal these potential environmental and public safety hazards. Wells in the Kern County have been prioritized to be plugged and permanently sealed.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/State-Abandonments.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/State-Abandonments.aspx2024-04-26T21:00:00Z