Pacific Coast Oil Company

The Pacific Coast Oil Company, founded in 1867, was an early American oil company primarily operating along California’s coast. It focused on exploring, extracting, and refining oil to meet the growing demand for fuel and industrial use. Over time, it became a key player in California’s oil industry and contributed to the region’s economic development. In 1900, it merged with the Standard Oil Company of California, which eventually evolved into Chevron, one of the world’s largest energy corporations. The company’s early efforts helped establish California as a significant oil-producing region.