Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Question: Which single California county produces the most of the state’s crude?

Answer: Kern County. Home to Bakersfield, Kern produced nearly 90 million barrels of oil and condensate in 2023, about 73% of California’s statewide total, according to the California Geologic Energy Management Division. The county has been the heart of California’s oil industry for generations, even as the region expands into renewable energy.