Geologic Energy Management Division

The California Geologic Energy Management 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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Well Finder You can find well locations, status, and histories with the Well Finder tool. Start with Well Finder, put in a search location, and use the magnifier icon to get started.	Project Plug Addressing environmental impacts of legacy wells and facilities in our communities. Learn about regional work on Phase One projects.
Underground Injection Control Continuous well pressure monitoring, rigorous testing for leaks, and a directive to automatically cease injection if there is a threat to safety or the environment - these are underground injection control regulations as of April 1, 2019	Office of Enforcement Enforcement works with CalGEM districts to identify, verify, and take action to bring operators into compliance with the law
Idle Well Program Mandates 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.