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.
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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.
Community Outreach and Engagement
Upcoming Events/Announcements
Project PLUG Work Updates: AllenCo
December 12, 2024: Starting in late December 2024, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and contractor, Driltek, began the work to permanently close 20 oil and gas wells at the Allen Co Energy "Saint James" drill site in Los Angeles. This plan provides community members with essential information about work schedules, safety measures, and emergency contacts. After completion, all oil and gas operation hazards will be removed from the site.
State Oil and Gas Well Abandonment Expenditure Plan - Phase 2
October 2024: CalGEM released the final Phase 2 State Abandonment Expenditure Plan on Thursday, October 14, 2024. The plan includes the second phase of orphan wells proposed for permanent plugging and sealing using state and federal funds. All public comments received were considered for incorporation into the plan.
Archived Events
Project PLUG Work Updates: AllenCo
October 7, 2024:The Department of Conservation held a public Zoom/In-Person hybrid meeting on the work to permanently plug and seal oil wells at the AllenCo site.
September 24, 2024
The Department of Conservation held a webinar to provide the public with an update on the project timeline. This project was initially scheduled to begin this summer. Unfortunately, additional documentation is necessary to meet federal approval requirements, which has pushed out the timeline. Based on the current projection, work is anticipated to begin in the 4th quarter of 2024 (October-December).
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 ended August 19, 2024. All public comments received will be considered for incorporation into the plan.
2024 Methane Task Force
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
