# Southern California Borderlands Province Formation in California: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Southern California Borderlands Province oil and gas activity in California: 931 wells across 35 operators, 54 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Southern California Borderlands Province formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Southern California Borderlands Province formation in California has 931 wells on record across 35 active operators, with 54 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-16). Its most active operators by well count are Tidelands Oil Production Company, California Resources Production, Beta Operating Company, Thums Long Beach Company and Dcor. Compiled from California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Southern California Borderlands Province Formation – California Oil & Gas Activity

Southern California Borderlands Province formation operator and drilling activity in California: 931 wells, 35 active operators, 54 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 931
- Active Operators: 35
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 54

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

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