Green River Basin
⚡ MixedUpdated 2/2/2026
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah
The Green River Basin in Wyoming is known for natural gas production and oil shale resources.
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
125.0K
bbl/day
1.8% YoY
Gas Production
3.20B
Mcf/day
1.8% YoY
Active Rigs
35
rigs
-0.3 WoW
DUC Wells
160
wells
-3.8 MoM
Production Trends
The Green River Basin currently produces 125.0K barrels of oil per day, representing approximately 1.0% of total U.S. production. Production has moderated recently as operators focus on capital discipline and well optimization.
Top Operators
Jonah Energy
#1
QEP Resources
#2
EOG Resources
#3
Devon Energy
#4
BP
#5
Key Formations
Green River
Primary target for mixed production
Lewis
Primary target for mixed production
Lance
Primary target for mixed production
Fort Union
Primary target for mixed production
Recent Green River Basin Updates
Green River Basin Production Reaches New Heights
2/1/2026Recent drilling activity in the Green River Basin shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Green River Basin Operations
1/31/2026Jonah Energy announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Green River Basin Efficiency
1/30/2026New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor