# Venoco in Santa Cruz Area County, California — Drilling Activity

> Venoco's oil & gas activity in Santa Cruz Area County, California: 116 wells, 70 producing, plus recent permits and DUCs. What it means if you own minerals there — and how to sell.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/venoco/california/santa-cruz-area
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-08-16 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Dataset
**Name:** Venoco Drilling Activity in Santa Cruz Area County, California

Venoco's oil & gas well footprint in Santa Cruz Area County, California: 116 total wells, 70 that have produced, 0 permits and 0 spuds in the last 24 months, and 46 DUCs. Compiled from public well-header records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells: 116
- Wells that have produced: 70
- Permits (last 24 months): 0
- DUC wells: 46

## Page Outline
- Venoco in Santa Cruz Area County, California: Drilling Activity & Mineral Owners
  - Venoco's footprint in Santa Cruz Area County
  - What this means if you own minerals here
  - Frequently asked questions
  - Own minerals under a Venoco well in Santa Cruz Area County?
  - Explore more

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