Production Trends
The Powder River Basin currently produces 285.0K barrels of oil per day, representing approximately 2.2% 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
Devon Energy
#1
Chesapeake Energy
#2
Continental Resources
#3
EOG Resources
#4
Occidental
#5
Key Formations
Mowry
Primary target for oil production
Turner
Primary target for oil production
Frontier
Primary target for oil production
Niobrara
Primary target for oil production
Parkman
Primary target for oil production
Recent Powder River Basin Updates
Powder River Basin Production Reaches New Heights
10/28/2025Recent drilling activity in the Powder River Basin shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Powder River Basin Operations
10/27/2025Devon Energy announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Powder River Basin Efficiency
10/26/2025New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor