About Us

Overview Matrix Oil Corporation (“MATRIX”) is a private independent oil and natural gas production company based in Santa Barbara, CA. Since 1999 Matrix has acquired properties that have long-term and low-risk production. MATRIX acquired its first interest in the Los Angeles Basin in 1999 in the Las Cienegas Field from Phillips Petroleum. Currently, the company owns and operates oil-producing … [Read More]

Environment, Health & Safety

There are no shortcuts when it comes to safety. Matrix is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental safeguards in its operations. On properties we do not manage or operate, we will only partner with companies that also maintain the highest standards of operational safety and environmental responsibility. Matrix works closely and collaboratively with all City, … [Read More]

Technology & Innovation

Matrix applies 3D technology to its review of leases to best delineate the occurrence and distribution of oil and gas. This is done to plan new drilling in optimal places either between current producing wells as an in-fill well candidate or to plan an exploration well to drill and prove up the presence of oil or gas on a new lease. Three-dimensional technology (“3D”) involves the use of all seismic, surface geology and subsurface well data loaded into software that can project information … [Read More]