# Monterey-Temblor Formation in California: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Monterey-Temblor oil and gas activity in California: 96601 wells across 946 operators, 4611 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Monterey-Temblor formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-16 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Monterey-Temblor formation in California has 96,601 wells on record across 946 active operators, with 4,611 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-16). Its most active operators by well count are Aera Energy, Chevron, California Resources Elk Hills LLC, Berry Petroleum Company and Sentinel Peak Resources Ca. Compiled from California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Monterey-Temblor Formation – California Oil & Gas Activity

Monterey-Temblor formation operator and drilling activity in California: 96,601 wells, 946 active operators, 4,611 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 96601
- Active Operators: 946
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 4611

## Page Outline
- Monterey-Temblor Formation in California
  - Top Operators in the Monterey-Temblor (California)
  - Primary California Counties for the Monterey-Temblor
  - Recent Monterey-Temblor Drilling Permits in California
  - About the Monterey-Temblor Formation in California
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Monterey-Temblor Mineral Rights in California?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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