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Permian Basin

🛢️ OilUpdated 2/2/2026
Texas, New Mexico

The Permian Basin is the largest oil-producing region in the United States, spanning West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

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

6.51M
bbl/day
4.2% YoY

Gas Production

29.7B
Mcf/day
4.2% YoY

Active Rigs

117
rigs
-4.7 WoW

DUC Wells

531
wells
-7.8 MoM

Production Trends

The Permian Basin currently produces 6.51M barrels of oil per day, representing approximately 50.1% 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

Exxon Mobil
#1
Chevron
#2
Pioneer Natural Resources
#3
ConocoPhillips
#4
EOG Resources
#5

Key Formations

Wolfcamp
Primary target for oil production
Spraberry
Primary target for oil production
Bone Spring
Primary target for oil production
Delaware
Primary target for oil production
Avalon
Primary target for oil production

Recent Permian Basin Updates

Permian Basin Production Reaches New Heights

2/1/2026

Recent drilling activity in the Permian Basin shows promising results with increased efficiency.

Source: Energy Daily

Major Operators Expand Permian Basin Operations

1/31/2026

Exxon Mobil announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.

Source: Oil & Gas Journal

Technology Advances Drive Permian Basin Efficiency

1/30/2026

New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.

Source: Drilling Contractor

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