The California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) is committed to public transparency
and serving the communities and residents of California through providing responsive information as
requested, educational resources, and engagement opportunities.
Contact the Public Transparency Office
For outreach, community engagement, public information
requests, or to be added to the CalGEM listserv, please email
CalGEMPublicTransparencyOffice@conservation.ca.gov.
Community Concerns
For information on submitting a community concern and who
to contact for urgent oil and gas operation matters, visit our
Community Concerns page. To report oil and gas operation concerns, suspected problems, or
complaints, please email CommunityConcern@conservation.ca.gov.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
State Oil and Gas Well Abandonment Expenditure Plan - Phase 2
July 16, 2024: CalGEM released its Phase 2 State Abandonment Draft Expenditure Plan on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. during a virtual public meeting. The draft plan includes the second phase of orphan wells proposed for permanent plugging and sealing using state and federal funds. The release began a 45-day public comment period that ends August 19, 2024. All public comments received will be considered for incorporation into the plan.
Summer 2023 CalGEM Public Meeting on Draft Orphan Well Expenditure Plan
On , July 18, 2023:, CalGEM gave an overview of the proposal to permanently plug and seal orphan wells using state and federal funds. The release began a 45-day public comment period that ended on October 4, 2023. All comments received will be considered for incorporation into the regulations.
2023 Methane Task Force
Summer 2022 CalGEM Online Data Virtual Workshops
State Abandonments Contractor Town Hall, May 6, 2022
Winter 2022 CalGEM Online Data Virtual Workshops
Summer 2021 CalGEM Online Data Virtual Workshops
Spring 2021 CalGEM Online Data Virtual Workshops
Outreach Resources
