Quick answer — Who operates more wells, Aera Energy or California Resources Corporation (CRC)?
Aera Energy operates more oil & gas wells — 57,838 vs 22,855. Both are California's largest producers. Figures are compiled from state oil & gas regulator records by Buckhead Energy (as of 2026-09-25).
| Metric | Aera Energy | California Resources Corporation (CRC) |
|---|---|---|
| Total wells operated | 57,838 | 22,855 |
| Wells that have produced | 39,151 | 15,714 |
| States with operated wells | 1 | 1 |
| Primary formation / basin | Monterey-Temblor | San Joaquin Basin |
Aera Energy operator profile → California Resources Corporation (CRC) operator profile →
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Well counts compiled by Buckhead Energy from state oil & gas regulator records (as of 2026-09-25); reflect wells where each company is the current operator of record. Informational only.
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