 | The AZOGCC has statutory responsibility to regulate the drilling for and production of oil, gas, helium, carbon dioxide, and geothermal resources. The AZOGCC consists of five members appointed by the Governor and one ex-officio member, the State Land Commissioner. The Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) provides administrative and staff support. Current Commission members include J. Dale Nations, Tucson, Chairman; Stephen R. Cooper, Casa Grande; Michele P. Negley, Phoenix; Frank Thorwald, Show Low; Robert L. Wagner, Mesa; and Maria Baier, ex-officio member and State Land Commissioner. Steven L. Rauzi is the administrator. Please address all inquiries to Steve at 520-770-3500 or
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 Featured Publications: Arizona Has Helium
The current posted price of $64.75 per Mcf has increased interest in the hunt for helium. Some of the richest helium-bearing gas in the world is currently being produced in Arizona. Helium concentrations range from trace amounts up to ten percent in the Holbrook Basin and Four Corners. Both areas have good potential for additional discovery and production of helium. This potential was the focus of the Arizona Geology published in winter 2003. Download Here
Also: Want to Drill an Oil Well? This Arizona Geology published in spring 2003 describes the process of exploring and drilling for oil and gas in Arizona. Download Here Also: Is Carbon Sequestration in Arizona's Future? This Arizona Geology published in spring 2008 describes potential geologic carbon-sequestration sites in Arizona. The West Coast Carbon Sequestration Partnership (WESTCARB) and Arizona Public Service (APS) have tested one of the sites (see announcements below). Download Here Announcements- AZOGCC at the State Land Department in Phoenix on April 16, 2010. (Agenda coming soon)
- WESTCARB and APS have drilled a carbon sequestration test hole at the Cholla power plant just west of Holbrook. See the latest status by clicking here
- Argonne National Laboratory has completed a new report about produced water volumes and management practices in the United States. See oil and gas technology feasibility studies on the links page to download this and other reports.
- Free Reports available for download: OFR 98-17 and OFR 02-01 (download does not include plates). These reports describe the geochemistry of the Precambrian Chuar Group. The upper part of the Chuar contains a potential shale gas play in Arizona.
- OG-14, well location map of the Pinta Dome-Navajo Springs-East Navajo Springs helium gas pools, is now free to download. (click here to download)
- New Commissioner Appointed!
Governor Jan Brewer appointed Robert L. Wagner to the AZOGCC to replace outgoing Commissioner Robert L. Jones. Mr. Wagner's appointment runs until January 2013. Governor Brewer reappointed Commissioner Michele P. Negley. Ms. Negley's reappointment runs until January 2014. Governor Brewer appointed Frank Thorwald to replace Commissioner Katosha Nakai. Mr. Thorwald's appointment runs until January 2015.
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