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Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources

​The Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) prioritizes protecting the public and the environment in its oversight of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries in California. To do that, DOGGR uses science and sound engineering practices to regulate the drilling, operation, and permanent closure of energy resource wells. DOGGR also regulates certain pipelines and facilities associated with production and injection. The Renewal Plan guides DOGGR's work. 

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Office of EnforcementOffice of EnforcementThe State Supervisor of Oil and Gas has issued Final Orders to multiple well operators to close and permanently seal some idle wells. Enforcement continues to process dozens of other idle well cases.
Pipelines and FacilitiesPipelines and FacilitiesOil and gas state regulators have assumed more oversight of older, active pipelines. Among other conditions, recent rules require that operator pipeline management plans address risk and safety and are kept current.
Underground Natural Gas StorageUnderground Natural Gas StorageRigorous new rules for underground natural gas storage aimed at protecting health and safety are now in effect. The rules conclude an effort that began during the Aliso Canyon leak of 2015-16.
DOGGR's Renewal Plan: A New Era of Oil and Gas RegulationDOGGR's Renewal Plan: A New Era of Oil and Gas RegulationDOGGR has implemented a number of objectives set forth in its 2015 Renewal Plan and is making good progress toward others.

 

 

State Oil & Gas Supervisor Issues Emergency Order to MDR Hotels, LLC.To protect health, safety, and the environment, the State Oil & Gas Supervisor issued an Emergency Order to the operator of a vintage oil well in Marina del Rey after an incident during a routine operation on Jan. 11. https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dog/Documents/Orders/1143.pdf, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dog/Documents/Orders/1143.pdf2019-01-18T20:00:00Z
Status of Proposed Underground Injection Control, Idle Well Regulations The Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources is completing two proposed regulatory packages: underground injection control and idle wells. Read rulemaking documents here.http://www.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/rulemaking.aspx, http://www.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/rulemaking.aspx2018-11-16T17:20:00Z
Geothermal Rulemaking StatusThe DOGGR Geothermal Section is formalizing language and reviewing rulemaking documents for executive assessment of proposed, updated regulations.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dog/geothermal, https://authoring-stage.consrv.ca.gov/dog/geothermal2018-09-21T23:00:00Z
State Regulators Propose New Oil and Gas RegulationsDOC today announced proposed regulations to increase environmental safeguards in two areas of oil and gas production: underground injection control and idle wells.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Documents/news/2018-08 State Proposes New Oil and Gas Regulations.pdf, State Regulators Propose New Oil and Gas Regulations2018-07-27T07:00:00Z
State Oil and Gas Regulators Form Office of EnforcementDOC launches an Office of Enforcement within its Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) to enhance compliance with public safety and environmental regulations and the administration of enforcement actions.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Documents/news/2018-07 new DOGGR enforcement unit announced.pdf, State Oil and Gas Regulators Form Office of Enforcement2018-07-16T07:00:00Z
New Regulations for Oil & Gas Production PipelinesNew regulations for certain pipelines associated with California oil and gas production have been approved, giving regulators additional tools to protect public health, safety, and the environment.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Documents/2018-05 AB 1420 pipeline regulations approved.pdf, Assembly Bill 1420 Pipeline Regulations Approved2018-06-18T07:00:00Z