Eagle Ford Shale
🛢️ OilUpdated 2/3/2026
Texas
The Eagle Ford Shale is a major oil and gas play in South Texas, known for its high liquids content and favorable geology.
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
1.12M
bbl/day
7.2% YoY
Gas Production
6.98B
Mcf/day
7.2% YoY
Active Rigs
139
rigs
-4.1 WoW
DUC Wells
590
wells
+8.4 MoM
Production Trends
The Eagle Ford Shale currently produces 1.12M barrels of oil per day, representing approximately 8.6% 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
EOG Resources
#1
Marathon Oil
#2
BP
#3
ConocoPhillips
#4
Chesapeake Energy
#5
Key Formations
Eagle Ford
Primary target for oil production
Austin Chalk
Primary target for oil production
Buda Limestone
Primary target for oil production
Recent Eagle Ford Shale Updates
Eagle Ford Shale Production Reaches New Heights
2/2/2026Recent drilling activity in the Eagle Ford Shale shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Eagle Ford Shale Operations
2/1/2026EOG Resources announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Eagle Ford Shale Efficiency
1/31/2026New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor