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Los Angeles County, CA oil and gas wells
24,334 wells: 3,273 active, 17,762 plugged, run by 2,589 operators.
Los Angeles County, CA ranks #2 among California counties by wells on record, with 10% of the state's 242,587 wells. 3,273 of its wells (13%) are active, below the statewide share of 22%. Another 3,076 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 24,113 wells here with a type on record, 81% are combined oil and gas wells, 10% disposal or injection wells and 6% dry holes. 26 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 2,589 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC, with 727 active (22% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) (used under CC BY 4.0, reformatted, presented as is), updated 2026-11-02.
Top operators in Los Angeles
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fee 56A | 04-037-18633 | Shut in | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Central Fee 58 | 04-037-18634 | Shut in | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Chateau Thiery 1 | 04-037-10062 | Shut in | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Cherry Hill Community 10 | 04-037-11176 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Childs 2 | 04-037-18428 | Shut in | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Christenson 1 | 04-037-11806 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| City Of Whittier 6 | 04-037-18395 | Shut in | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| City Of Whittier 13 | 04-037-18402 | Shut in | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| City Of Whittier 15 | 04-037-18404 | Shut in | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| City Of Whittier 16 | 04-037-18405 | Shut in | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Los Angeles County, CA well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Los Angeles County, CA?
24,334 wells are on record: 3,273 active, 3,076 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 17,762 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Los Angeles County, CA?
Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC, with 727 active wells and 1,771 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.