Production of natural gas in the United States has been increasing for the past decade and peaked at nearly 1033 billion cubic meters in 2023 and 2024. An increase in production corresponded with rising demand for natural gas in the United States, particularly after the 2008 Recession.    Natural gas becomes competitive Since the early 2000s, the price of coal had been going up, and increased more rapidly following the 2008 Recession, which affected the cost of crude oil to an even greater degree. When the price of crude oil peaked shortly after the financial crisis, consumption of petroleum decreased in the next year. Simultaneously, the cost of natural gas dramatically decreased, making it a stronger competitor with coal and petroleum. The rise of fracking Low-interest rates during the Recession led to new investments in new techniques to obtain natural gas, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, that may be controversial due to health and environmental impacts. Often obtained through fracking, shale gas has become a common form of natural gas, and shale gas production in the United States has increased dramatically since the financial crisis.

County-level data from oil and/or natural gas producing States—for onshore production in the lower 48 States only—are compiled on a State-by-State basis. Most States have production statistics available by county, field, or well, and these data were compiled at the county level to create a database of county-level production, annually for 2000 through 2011. Raw data for natural gas is for gross withdrawals, and oil data almost always include natural gas liquids. Note that State-provided natural gas withdrawals were not available for Illinois or Indiana; those estimates were produced using geocoded wells and State total production reported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Agency. In the data file, counties with increases or decreases in excess of $20 million in oil and/or natural gas production during 2000-11 are also identified. See the Documentation for more details. Currently, an ERS update to this data product is not planned.

Expand Energy is the largest producer of natural gas in the United States. The company was created in 2024 through the merger of Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy and reported a production output of some *** billion cubic feet per day. Of the five leading producers, ExxonMobil and Chevron are considered an oil and gas supermajor or "Big Oil" company. Most productive U.S. shale play Expand Energy is primarily active in the Appalachia and Haynesville shale plays, some of the most productive U.S. shale plays. The Marcellus play, which belongs to the Appalachian basin, yields around ** trillion cubic feet of shale gas every year. The U.S. relies on shale for a large part of its natural gas output. Total natural gas production in the U.S. has climbed to over one trillion cubic meters.

Natural gas production in North America amounted to some *** trillion cubic meters in 2023, an increase of nearly four percent when compared to the previous year. Between 1998 and 2023, North America's natural gas production increased by around *** billion cubic meters, reaching a production-peak in the latter year.

The US oil and gas production index measures the change in annual crude oil and natural gas production in the continental United States. Data for both commodities is sourced from the Energy Information Administration, and crude oil production volume has been converted to the equivalent measurement of natural gas. The base year of the index is 2000.

United States Natural Gas Production: New-Well: Haynesville data was reported at 386.300 Cub ft/Day mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 382.800 Cub ft/Day mn for Feb 2025. United States Natural Gas Production: New-Well: Haynesville data is updated monthly, averaging 492.300 Cub ft/Day mn from Jan 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,009.700 Cub ft/Day mn in Jan 2023 and a record low of 171.800 Cub ft/Day mn in Sep 2016. United States Natural Gas Production: New-Well: Haynesville data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB011: Natural Gas Production: by Region.

Crude Oil Production in the United States increased to 13468 BBL/D/1K in April from 13450 BBL/D/1K in March of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The average for 2023 based on 24 countries was 2.024 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in the USA: 39.164 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Antigua and Barbuda: 0 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Appalachia basin is by far the most productive natural gas basin in the United States. Monthly gas production in the Appalachia region amounted to some 36.1 million cubic feet per day in April 2024. It is estimated that this figure will fall to 35.8 million cubic feet in June 2024. The Appalachia basin is situated across the states of New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. The Permian basin is the second most productive natural gas basin, with production estimated at 25.4 million cubic feet per day in April 2024.

The market is segmented By Source (Conventional gas, and Unconventional gas), By Application (Automotive, Power generation, Household, and Industrial fuel), and Country (Canada, USA, and Mexico)

This data release contains several datasets that provide an overview of oil and gas well history and production of the United States, from 1817 to September 1, 2022. Well history data is aggregated into 1-mile and 10-mile squares indicating the total number of wells and counts of wells classified as oil, gas, dry, injection, hydraulically fractured, and/or horizontal wells. Well history is also separated into layers binned on 1-year increments from a well's spud date (date drilling commenced). Production data is aggregated in 2-mile and 10-mile squares that sum the total production of oil, gas, and water volumes. Production data is also separated into layers binned on 1-year increments to reflect the year of production. These aggregations are compiled from data from IHS Markit, which is a proprietary, commercial database. No proprietary data is contained in this release. This data release was updated May 2023 to reflect an offset of 1 year on the original release.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 0.288 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in Venezuela: 0.916 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Guyana: 0 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 19 countries was 0.232 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in Mexico: 1.207 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Dominican Republic: 0 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This statistic illustrates the domestic U.S. natural gas production in 2000 and 2020, by source, measured in trillion cubic feet. In 2000, there were produced some 420 billion cubic feet of natural gas in Alaska. In 2020, it is expected that production will decrease to some 270 billion cubic feet.

United States Natural Gas Production: Dry Gas data was reported at 2,640.230 Cub ft bn in Aug 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,585.113 Cub ft bn for Jul 2018. United States Natural Gas Production: Dry Gas data is updated monthly, averaging 1,590.388 Cub ft bn from Jan 1973 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 548 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,640.230 Cub ft bn in Aug 2018 and a record low of 1,222.287 Cub ft bn in Sep 1986. United States Natural Gas Production: Dry Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB010: Natural Gas Production.

Number of Businesses statistics on the Oil Drilling & Gas Extraction industry in the US

A cells polygon feature class was created by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to illustrate the degree of exploration, type of production, and distribution of production in the United States. Each cell represents a square mile of the land surface, and the cells are coded to represent whether the wells included within the cell are predominantly oil-producing, gas-producing, both oil and gas-producing, or the type of production of the wells located within the cell is unknown or dry. The well information was initially retrieved from IHS Inc.'s PI/Dwights PLUS Well Data on CD-ROM, which is a proprietary, commercial database containing information for most oil and gas wells in the U.S. Cells were developed as a graphic solution to overcome the problem of displaying proprietary well data. No proprietary data are displayed or included in the cell maps. The data are current through 10/1/2005.

Natural Gas Production per Rig: New-Well: Rest of Lower 48 States excl GOM data was reported at 3.000 Cub ft/Day mn in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.000 Cub ft/Day mn for Feb 2025. Natural Gas Production per Rig: New-Well: Rest of Lower 48 States excl GOM data is updated monthly, averaging 2.500 Cub ft/Day mn from Jan 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.700 Cub ft/Day mn in Jan 2021 and a record low of 1.000 Cub ft/Day mn in Oct 2015. Natural Gas Production per Rig: New-Well: Rest of Lower 48 States excl GOM data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB011: Natural Gas Production: by Region.

The U.S. oil and gas market, a significant contributor to the global energy landscape, is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing energy demand and a complex interplay of factors. While precise market sizing for the USA alone is absent from the provided data, we can infer substantial value based on the global CAGR of >4.00% and North America's significant role in global oil and gas production. Assuming a similar growth trajectory, and considering the US's considerable share of the North American market, the US oil and gas market size likely exceeds several hundred billion USD in 2025. Key drivers include sustained domestic consumption, ongoing exploration and production activities in shale formations (like the Permian Basin), and government policies aimed at energy independence. Emerging trends include increased investment in renewable energy sources alongside continued fossil fuel reliance, a shift towards more sustainable extraction techniques, and technological advancements improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. However, regulatory hurdles related to environmental protection, fluctuating global oil prices, and geopolitical instability pose significant restraints on market expansion. The upstream sector, encompassing exploration and production, plays a crucial role, while the midstream segment, focusing on transportation and storage, and the downstream segment, covering refining and marketing, are equally vital components. Major players like Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips dominate the market, leveraging advanced technologies and strategic partnerships. The future of the U.S. oil and gas market suggests a continuation of moderate growth, influenced by the global energy transition. While renewable energy adoption is accelerating, the sustained demand for oil and gas in the short to medium term ensures the industry's continued importance. Strategies for sustainable growth will involve increasing efficiency, reducing carbon emissions through carbon capture and storage technologies, and adapting to a changing regulatory environment. Diversification into cleaner energy sources and leveraging advanced analytics to optimize production and supply chains will be crucial for long-term success in this dynamic market. The competitiveness within the industry, particularly amongst the large integrated oil companies, will continue to shape market dynamics, driving innovation and technological advancements. Recent developments include: March 2022: The United States' President Joe Biden agreed to a landmark energy supply deal with the European Union. Under this deal, the United States was expected to increase transatlantic gas deliveries. This deal is important to reduce dependence on Russia after the Russia-Ukraine War., January 2022: The Department of Energy announced the release of 13.4 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The release of the emergency oil reserves aimed to combat rising gasoline prices in the United States and the lack of oil supply worldwide.. Notable trends are: Upstream Sector Expected Witness Significant Growth.

Natural Gas Production Change:: Existing: Bakken data was reported at -44.000 Cub ft/Day mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -50.000 Cub ft/Day mn for Feb 2025. Natural Gas Production Change:: Existing: Bakken data is updated monthly, averaging -37.000 Cub ft/Day mn from Jan 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.000 Cub ft/Day mn in Oct 2020 and a record low of -190.000 Cub ft/Day mn in Apr 2020. Natural Gas Production Change:: Existing: Bakken data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB011: Natural Gas Production: by Region.