Quick answer — Who operates more wells, Aera Energy or Chevron?
Chevron operates more oil & gas wells — 74,989 vs 57,882. Both are California oil producers. Figures are Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10).
| Metric | Aera Energy | Chevron |
|---|---|---|
| Total wells operated | 57,882 | 74,989 |
| Wells that have produced | 39,192 | 44,153 |
| States with operated wells | 1 | 12 |
| Primary formation / basin | Monterey-Temblor | San Joaquin Basin |
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Chevron operates more oil & gas wells — 74,989 vs 57,882. Based on Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10).
Aera Energy operates 57,882 wells (39,192 have produced) across 1 states.
Chevron operates 74,989 wells (44,153 have produced) across 12 states.
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Well counts are Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10); reflect wells where each company is the current operator of record. Informational only.
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