Barnett Shale
🔥 GasUpdated 2/3/2026
Texas
The Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth Basin was one of the first major shale gas plays developed using horizontal drilling.
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.
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Gas Production
1.60B
Mcf/day
5.7% YoY
Active Rigs
96
rigs
-0.9 WoW
DUC Wells
350
wells
-4.8 MoM
Production Trends
The Barnett Shale currently produces 1.60B thousand cubic feet of natural gas per day, representing a significant portion of domestic energy supply. Production has moderated recently as operators focus on capital discipline and well optimization.
Top Operators
Total
#1
Devon Energy
#2
EOG Resources
#3
Range Resources
#4
EnLink Midstream
#5
Key Formations
Barnett
Primary target for gas production
Forestburg Limestone
Primary target for gas production
Recent Barnett Shale Updates
Barnett Shale Production Reaches New Heights
2/2/2026Recent drilling activity in the Barnett Shale shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Barnett Shale Operations
2/1/2026Total announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Barnett Shale Efficiency
1/31/2026New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor