54 wells across 44 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from CalGEM well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-16.
Quick answer: The Capistrano Basin formation in California has 54 wells on record across 44 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-16). Its most active operators by well count are Community Oil Well, V O D Oil, Borderland Exploration, Charles F Holmes and Grober And Assoc. Compiled from California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Capistrano Basin formation in California:
| # | Operator | Wells in Capistrano Basin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Oil Well | 4 |
| 2 | V O D Oil | 3 |
| 3 | Borderland Exploration | 3 |
| 4 | Charles F Holmes | 2 |
| 5 | Grober And Assoc | 2 |
| 6 | The Macgregor | 2 |
| 7 | San Diego Sorrento Oil Company | 1 |
| 8 | Linda Vista Oil Company | 1 |
| 9 | Cardiff Oil | 1 |
| 10 | La Jolla Petro Company | 1 |
The California counties with the most Capistrano Basin activity:
San Diego
The Capistrano Basin is one of California's active oil and gas plays, with 54 wells on file across 44 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Capistrano Basin in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in San Diego, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Capistrano Basin footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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54 wells target the Capistrano Basin in California, worked by 44 active operators, per CalGEM well-header records (as of 2026-08-16).
By well count, the most active Capistrano Basin operators in California are Community Oil Well, V O D Oil, Borderland Exploration, Charles F Holmes and Grober And Assoc. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Capistrano Basin in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per CalGEM records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Capistrano Basin in California over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Capistrano Basin drilling, per CalGEM records (as of 2026-08-16).
Capistrano Basin activity in California currently spans 54 wells on record and 44 active operators, led by Community Oil Well, V O D Oil, Borderland Exploration, Charles F Holmes and Grober And Assoc, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) well-header records (as of 2026-08-16).
The most active Capistrano Basin counties in California are San Diego.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current Capistrano Basin well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: Capistrano Basin
State: California
Total wells: 54
Active operators: 44
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-16
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