Austin Chalk
🛢️ OilUpdated 7/1/2026
Texas, Louisiana
The Austin Chalk is an oil and gas formation that extends from Texas through Louisiana.
Limited Data Available
Some metrics for this basin are estimates based on regional trends. We're working to add real-time data from official sources.
Oil Production
50.0K
bbl/day
0.1% YoY
Gas Production
1.00B
Mcf/day
0.1% YoY
Active Rigs
31
rigs
-2.5 WoW
DUC Wells
83
wells
-6.9 MoM
Production Trends
The Austin Chalk currently produces 50.0K barrels of oil per day, representing approximately 0.4% of total U.S. production. The basin has shown consistent growth over recent months, driven by improved drilling efficiency and favorable market conditions.
Top Operators
Marathon Oil
#1
EOG Resources
#2
ConocoPhillips
#3
BP
#4
Penn Virginia
#5
Key Formations
Austin Chalk
Primary target for oil production
Eagle Ford
Primary target for oil production
Recent Austin Chalk Updates
Austin Chalk Production Reaches New Heights
6/30/2026Recent drilling activity in the Austin Chalk shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Austin Chalk Operations
6/29/2026Marathon Oil announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Austin Chalk Efficiency
6/28/2026New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor