# Ventura Basin Formation in California: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Ventura Basin oil and gas activity in California: 3052 wells across 526 operators, 64 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Ventura Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Ventura Basin formation in California has 3,052 wells on record across 526 active operators, with 64 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-16). Its most active operators by well count are Carbon California Operating Company LLC, Chevron, Calnrg Operating LLC, Shell Oil Company and Union Oil Company Of California. Compiled from California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Ventura Basin Formation – California Oil & Gas Activity

Ventura Basin formation operator and drilling activity in California: 3,052 wells, 526 active operators, 64 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 3052
- Active Operators: 526
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 64

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

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