Satellite and aerial maps of Hermosa platform with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Harvest platform , California | 3.5 | 296 | |
| Hidalgo platform , California | 6.8 | 310 | |
| Irene platform , California | 18.9 | 336 | |
| Lompoc , California | 28.6 | 035 | KLPC |
| Vandenberg AFB , California | 31.7 | 013 | KVBG |
| Heritage platform , California | 35.6 | 108 |
Hermosa platform |
1985 to present | ||
| 34° 27' 18.25'' N 120° 38' 50.61'' W | ||
| Santa Maria Basin, Block 316 - Point Arguello Fd, Offshore California, California | ||
| Elevation: 155 feet |
The Point Arguello Field was discovered in 1980 by Chevron. Construction of the large Hermosa platform (the first in the Santa Maria Basin) began in 1984 and by 1985 the platform was producing from the fractured cherts and dolomites of the Miocene Monterey Formation from almost 8000ft depth.
Planning for its shutdown began in c 2012.
Planning for its shutdown began in c 2012.
