UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	May 14, 2010 5:15 P.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0001313024 Company Name: Venoco, Inc. File Number: 333-166361
CIK: 0001321420 Company Name: Whittier Pipeline CORP File Number: 333-166361-04
CIK: 0001400760 Company Name: TexCal Energy (LP) LLC File Number: 333-166361-03
CIK: 0001400668 Company Name: TexCal Energy (GP) LLC File Number: 333-166361-02
CIK: 0001400666 Company Name: TexCal Energy South Texas L.P. File Number: 333-166361-01