How ARO and AB 1167 change the value of a California low-producing well package

Enterprise value before and after plugging, abandonment and site-restoration obligations.

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PV-10 adjusted for plugging costs (Excel)

Inputs, a 15-year cash flow, and a valuation sheet comparing unadjusted PV-10 with value after plugging costs and the cost of carrying AB 1167 financial assurance. The inputs are illustrative and should be replaced with asset-specific data.

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3 red flags when buying older California wells after AB 1167

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California Upstream Liability Tracker

Transactions, asset transfers, changes in financial assurance, and operators showing elevated risk.

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