Amid a statewide battle over the future of fossil fuels, Uduak-Joe Ntuk stepped down last week as California’s top oil and gas regulator after three years in the job, state officials confirmed Wednesday. “We are deeply thankful for Mr. Ntuk’s service and contributions to CalGEM and the state these last three years,” said David Shabazian, director of the Department of …
The Allenco drill site in University Park, shown in 2019. Councilman Paul Krekorian said that L.A. would not face costly liability if the phaseout included a “reasonable amortization period.” The California Independent Petroleum Assn., which represents oil producers, has insisted such a move would still be “an illegal taking.” As city officials weigh that plan, the petroleum office has shrunk …
