# Venoco — Oil & Gas Operator Profile

> Venoco is an oil and gas operator registered with the Texas Railroad Commission, based in CA. This is a first-party operator-intelligence profile compiled by Buckhead Energy from state oil & gas regulator records.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/venoco
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Data as of:** 2026-08-16

## Portfolio — wells operated
- **Total wells operated:** 330
- **Wells that have produced:** 92
- **Active states:** CA
- **County footprint:** Santa Cruz Area County, CA
- **Primary formation/play:** Sacramento Basin

## Operator registry details
- **Registered address:** CA

## Frequently asked questions
**How many wells does Venoco operate?**
Venoco operates 330 oil and gas wells across CA, of which 92 have produced, based on state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy (as of 2026-08-16).

**Can I sell mineral rights or royalties under Venoco-operated wells?**
Yes. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Venoco-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, and a 7-14 day close, with no obligation. Sell page: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell-mineral-rights/venoco

## Related
- Operator profile (HTML): https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/venoco
- Latest TX & OK drilling permits: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/venoco/permits
- Recent drilling activity dashboard: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/venoco/recent-activity
- Sell Venoco-operated mineral rights: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell-mineral-rights/venoco

## About Buckhead Energy
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