On August 24, 2026, the California Department of Conservation submitted a series of public comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the U.S. Department of the Interior, voicing concerns about proposed changes to BLM’s royalty revenue framework.
Category: Oil and Gas
CalGEM Reaches Settlement with Sentinel Peak Resources on Oil Well Violations
The Department of Conservation’s California Geologic Energy Division (CalGEM) reached a settlement with Sentinel Peak Resources (SPR) to resolve regulatory violations involving 81 oil and gas wells.
What is an Orphan Well, and How do you Plug it?
Orphan wells present ecological and community health hazards. Learn how California is taking steps to plug these wells.