California's oilfield services industry is a vast web of specialist companies providing crucial services for the exploration, extraction, and production of oil and gas. Companies within this segment offer a range of solutions, from engineering, maintenance, construction, and fabrication to drilling and technology services geared towards the up- and mid-stream oil and gas production, natural gas treating and transportation, as well as refining. As environmental concerns grow and technologies advance, trends indicate a shift towards increased efficiency and sustainability within the industry.


Top 21 oilfield services companies in California

1. Ks Industries, Lp

  • Website: ksilp.com
  • Headquarters: Bakersfield, California, United States
  • Founded: 1960
  • Headcount: 1001-5000
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KS Industries, LP (KSI) is a company that provides engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and construction services to various industries including upstream oil and gas production, natural gas treating and transportation, refining, co-generation, heavy industrial, and pipelines.


2. ANSCO, Inc.

  • Website: ansco.us
  • Headquarters: Newport Beach, California, United States
  • Headcount: 201-500
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ANSCO is a company that provides services and technology to the oil and gas industry. They specialize in exploration, petroleum and derivatives trading, oilfield equipment and supplies, and various oilfield services. They aim to enhance exploration success and raise capital for long-term expansion.


3. Kenai Drilling Limited

Kenai Drilling Limited is a contract drilling services company specializing in the exploration and development of onshore and offshore oil, gas, and geothermal wells. With a rig fleet covering the western United States and mid continent regions, Kenai has grown and adapted to meet the needs of the petroleum industry. The company offers not only planning and drilling services but also specializes in building equipment for challenging drilling locations.


4. Tooley Oil Company

  • Website: tooleyoil.com
  • Headquarters: Sacramento, California, United States
  • Founded: 1978
  • Headcount: 51-200
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Tooleyoil.com is a company that offers a range of tools and equipment for the oil and gas industry. They provide high-quality products and services to support the exploration, extraction, and production processes in the industry.


5. Magco Drilling Inc

Magco Drilling is a drilling services provider that specialises in the oil and gas industry. They offer a range of drilling services including well drilling, directional drilling and well completion services.


6. West Coast Geologic

West Coast Geologic offers technological innovation and geologic expertise for mud logging and H2S abatement services. They provide tailored equipment for exploration and production wells with 24/7 well site service and well testing. They also offer rig monitoring and data acquisition with Tophand.


7. Chalfouh International

Chalfouh is a company providing innovative solutions and services for the oil and gas industry.


8. Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc.

  • Website: shpi.net
  • Headquarters: Signal Hill, California, United States
  • Founded: 1984
  • Headcount: 51-200
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Signal Hill Petroleum is a privately owned California-based energy company specializing in responsible and sustainable exploration and development of oil and gas in urban areas. With over 30 years of experience, the company produces over one million barrels of crude oil annually, contributing to local and national economies.


9. The Termo Company

  • Website: termoco.com
  • Headquarters: Long Beach, California, United States
  • Founded: 1933
  • Headcount: 11-50
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The Termo Company is an oil and natural gas production company with over 80 years of experience. They focus on exploring and evaluating investment opportunities, leading safe operations, and reducing their environmental impact. They have strong relationships with partners, investors, and employees.


10. DC Resources &a; Oilfield Services

DC Resources & Oilfield Services is an independent multi discipline oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of high-quality assets in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and beyond.


11. Optima Conservation Resources, LLC

Optima Conservation Resources, LLC (OCR) is a leading resource extraction and resource management enterprise. OCR is an independent and versatile entity with multiple operations spanning across the energy and natural resource spectrum with strong devotion to growth and expansion. Subsidiaries of OCR are focused on operation-specific and/or location-based projects: OCR-Drilling, OCR-Mineral Rights, OCR-Exploration, OCR-Mahala and OCR-Red Mesa. OCR Mahala is operating in the Southern California Mahala field producing oil and gas for commercial purposes OCR Red Mesa formed a joint venture entity with Atom Petroleum LLC to develop fields in the Niobrara shale play in Colorado and New Mexico OCR Mineral Rights is an entity that acquires mineral rights and overriding royalty assets from the Niobrara shale expanding to 7 counties and 4 states (Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado and New Mexico) OCR Exploration was formed to take advantage of opportunities to explore the Pilot Baken shale in Nevada with ground breaking technology that increases the success rate for hydrocarbon extraction OCR Drilling is a rig service company that provides support to oil and gas extraction initiatives Opportunities exist for new investors to join this newly formed, dynamic and young team of oil men with a vision and a proven track record of successfully initiating and operating upstream production companies.


12. Redding Oil Co

Redding Oil Company is a petroleum and gas exploration company that engages in drilling and production of oil and natural gas in the United States.


13. Hathaway LLC

Hathaway LLC is an independent oil company, based in Bakersfield, California, that offers light oil and natural gas re-completion opportunities and existing production. They prioritize available opportunities to reduce long-term liability and update their regulatory compliance status.


14. Decca Energy

Decca Energy is an international company specializing in various services for the energy industry. With over 30 years of experience, they offer expertise in engineering, programming, design and implementations, drilling and completions, workovers, optimization, lease and pipeline construction, and facilities. Their focus is on minimizing drilling and completion costs while maintaining long-term relationships with clients.


15. American Energy Advisors

American Energy Advisors is a company that specializes in providing services related to buying and selling operations, property evaluations, and operational reviews within the energy industry.


16. Vaughan Consulting Grp

Vaughan Consulting Group offers a wide range of consulting services in engineering, programming, design, drilling and completions, workovers, lease and pipeline construction, and facilities. With over 15 years of experience, we have built strong partnerships with clients and consultants, focusing on trust, integrity, and experience.


17. Berry Corporation

  • Website: bry.com
  • Headquarters: Bakersfield, California, United States
  • Founded: 1909
  • Headcount: 201-500
  • Latest funding type: Ipo
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Berry Corporation (bry) is an upstream energy company that focuses on the safe and responsible development and production of conventional oil reserves in the Western United States, primarily in the San Joaquin Basin. With a history dating back to 1909, Berry is committed to maintaining California's natural resources while creating value for its shareholders. The company provides relevant information on its financial performance and operations for investors and offers career opportunities and internships. Berry Corporation prioritizes sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.


18. Royale Energy, Inc.

  • Website: royl.com
  • Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States
  • Founded: 1986
  • Headcount: 11-50
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Royale Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded oil and gas production company with operations in California and Texas. The company owns and operates over 70 producing oil and natural gas wells and focuses on identifying and developing low-risk drilling opportunities in known oil and gas fields. Royale Energy provides direct management of company properties to ensure high productivity. They market oil and natural gas to their customers.


19. PetroRock

  • Website: petrorock.com
  • Headquarters: Bakersfield, California, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

The bulk of PetroRock's holdings is in Santa Barbara County with some production in Kern and Ventura counties. Since its formation, PetroRock has built its oil production from 100 BOPD in 2008 to 1,200 BOPD today, primarily through the redevelopment of abandoned Texaco leases in the Cat Canyon Oil Field, Santa Barbara County. The company has established several key relationships to help its growth, including securing a line of credit with the Bank of Oklahoma. PetroRock's leases are operated by Vaquero Energy. about-img


20. Petroleum Club at Sundale

The Petroleum Club is a company offering services for the oil and gas industry. They provide a wide range of solutions including drilling, exploration, production, and refining.


21. Fairweather & Co

Fairweather is a company that provides support services for Alaska's natural resource industry. They offer a range of services including remote medical services, logistic case management, weather/ice observations, drilling & production support, and more.


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