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December 21, 2016Hydraulic fracturing accounts for about half of current U.S. crude oil production
December 16, 2016
U.S. natural gas production resilient to market changes in 2015, but has fallen in 2016
December 14, 2016
New EIA survey collects data on production and sales of wood pellets
December 9, 2016
Recent OPEC agreement reflected in EIA forecast issued earlier this week
November 10, 2016
In 2015, U.S. coal production, consumption, and employment fell by more than 10%
November 9, 2016
Declining investment in Norway affects exploration drilling more than production drilling
November 7, 2016
U.S. crude oil production in 2015 was the highest since 1972, but has since declined
November 1, 2016
U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908
October 28, 2016
Offshore oil production in deepwater and ultra-deepwater is increasing
October 25, 2016
Offshore production nearly 30% of global crude oil output in 2015
October 24, 2016
Short positions in U.S. crude oil futures held by producers, merchants at nine-year high
September 26, 2016
Weekly Energy Snapshots provides a weekly recap of EIA data visualizations
September 23, 2016
Hydrocarbon production in the Utica play increasingly targets natural gas-rich areas
August 22, 2016
Future U.S. tight oil and shale gas production depends on resources, technology, markets
August 15, 2016
Shale gas production drives world natural gas production growth
August 12, 2016
World tight oil production to more than double from 2015 to 2040
August 10, 2016
U.S. ethanol plant capacity increases for third consecutive year
August 5, 2016
Oil and natural gas production jobs in May were 26% lower than in October 2014
August 4, 2016
Future natural gas plant liquids production depends on resources, market conditions
August 1, 2016
New EIA website spotlights key drivers of petroleum product prices
July 28, 2016
Stripper wells accounted for 11% of U.S. natural gas production in 2015
July 26, 2016
Increased drilling may slow pace of crude oil production declines
July 18, 2016
U.S. oil companies closer to balancing capital investment with operating cash flow
July 11, 2016
EIA projects rise in U.S. crude oil and other liquid fuels production beyond 2017
June 29, 2016
Stripper wells accounted for 10% of U.S. oil production in 2015
June 10, 2016
Quarterly coal production lowest since the early 1980s
June 9, 2016
Unplanned global oil supply disruptions reach highest level since at least 2011
June 8, 2016
Fires near Fort McMurray are reducing Canada’s oil sands production
June 7, 2016
Most natural gas production growth is expected to come from shale gas and tight oil plays
May 23, 2016
United States remains largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons
May 19, 2016
Many natural gas-fired power plants under construction are near major shale plays
May 5, 2016
Hydraulically fractured wells provide two-thirds of U.S. natural gas production
May 2, 2016
EIA produces new maps of the Utica Shale play
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
April 15, 2016
U.S. natural gas production reaches record high in 2015
April 1, 2016
Ethane production expected to increase as petrochemical consumption and exports expand
March 29, 2016
U.S. production of hydrocarbon gas liquids expected to increase through 2017
March 28, 2016
United Kingdom increases oil production in 2015, but new field development declines
March 22, 2016
Wells drilled since start of 2014 provided nearly half of Lower 48 oil production in 2015
March 17, 2016
High production, low prices mean little change in natural gas storage capacity
March 15, 2016
Hydraulic fracturing accounts for about half of current U.S. crude oil production
March 9, 2016
U.S. oil production continues to decline, and is now below its year-ago level
February 29, 2016
Iraq is second-leading contributor to global liquids supply growth in 2015
February 25, 2016
Canadian oil production expected to increase despite lower prices
February 19, 2016
For transportation fuels, the Gulf Coast produces, the East Coast consumes
February 18, 2016
Oil production in federal Gulf of Mexico projected to reach record high in 2017
February 12, 2016
New EIA data revise Oklahoma’s oil production up by 100,000 barrels per day
January 21, 2016
Oman is the largest non-OPEC oil producer in the Middle East
January 19, 2016
Iran’s petroleum production expected to increase as sanctions are lifted
January 8, 2016
Coal production and prices decline in 2015
January 5, 2016
Average annual natural gas spot price in 2015 was at lowest level since 1999
December 18, 2015
EIA’s newly designed coal web pages provide easier access to coal data
December 1, 2015
EIA expands monthly reporting of crude oil production with new data on API gravity
November 13, 2015
North Dakota natural gas flaring targets challenged by rapid production growth
November 3, 2015
U.S. propane exports increasing, reaching more distant markets
October 23, 2015
United Arab Emirates plans to increase crude oil and natural gas production
October 19, 2015
Indonesia has significant potential to increase geothermal electricity production
October 16, 2015
Norway’s oil production increases, but new investment is declining
September 30, 2015
Shale gas development in China aided by government investment and decreasing well cost
September 23, 2015
Coal mine starts continue to decline
September 18, 2015
Debt service uses a rising share of U.S. onshore oil producers’ operating cash flow
September 16, 2015
Recent statistical revisions suggest higher historical coal consumption in China
September 3, 2015
Output per miner-hour rises as smaller coal mines close
September 2, 2015
Effects of removing U.S. crude export restrictions depend on price, resource assumptions
August 31, 2015
EIA improves monthly reporting of crude oil production
August 28, 2015
Reduced offshore share in U.S. oil and natural gas production lowers risk from hurricanes
August 26, 2015
EIA expects near-term decline in natural gas production in major shale regions
August 13, 2015
Nuclear accord creates potential for additional crude oil production from Iran
August 6, 2015
Russia is world's largest producer of crude oil and lease condensate
July 30, 2015
EIA reports show different aspects of U.S. oil production statistics and trends
July 28, 2015
Marcellus, Utica provide 85% of U.S. shale gas production growth since start of 2012
July 10, 2015
EIA’s estimates for state crude oil production account for incomplete, lagged data
July 7, 2015
Coal production using mountaintop removal mining decreases by 62% since 2008
July 1, 2015
EIA expands geographic coverage of natural gas production with new data for 10 states
June 26, 2015
Argentina and China lead shale development outside North America in first-half 2015
June 23, 2015
Oil and natural gas production job declines tend to lag oil price declines
June 22, 2015
U.S. crude oil production growth helps reduce Gulf Coast imports
June 10, 2015
Proposed Clean Power Plan rule would reduce coal production, especially in the West
June 4, 2015
Increases in U.S. crude oil production are predominantly light, sweet crude
May 13, 2015
Corn ethanol yields continue to improve
May 7, 2015
Implications of higher domestic crude production for U.S. refining
April 28, 2015
Projections show U.S. becoming a net exporter of natural gas
April 21, 2015
Increasing domestic production of crude oil reduces net petroleum imports
April 7, 2015
U.S. remained world's largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2014
April 6, 2015
EIA assesses options for processing additional U.S. light tight oil production
April 1, 2015
Updated geologic maps provide greater detail for Marcellus formation
March 30, 2015
U.S. oil production growth in 2014 was largest in more than 100 years
March 25, 2015
Upstream capital expenditure declined 12% year-over-year in fourth-quarter 2014
March 17, 2015
Falling rig counts drive projected near-term oil production decline in 3 key U.S. regions
March 3, 2015
Oil production in federal Gulf of Mexico expected to continue increasing
February 9, 2015
Iraq was second-leading contributor to global oil supply growth during 2014
January 29, 2015
Growing U.S. HGL production spurs petrochemical industry investment
January 28, 2015
Natural gas prices drop following strong production growth
January 26, 2015
Lower 48 oil production outlook stable despite expected near-term reduction in rig count
January 9, 2015
Presalt oil and natural gas provide an increasing share of Brazil’s production
November 25, 2014
Shale gas provides largest share of U.S. natural gas production in 2013
November 17, 2014
Crude oil and lease condensate production at highest volume since 1986
November 12, 2014
Increased natural gas production would meet most demand from added LNG exports
November 10, 2014
EIA tracks oil and natural gas production by both surface location and geologic formation
September 23, 2014
Higher Permian production, constrained infrastructure increase spread between WTI oil hubs
September 15, 2014
New petroleum technology revitalizes Powder River Basin oil production
August 27, 2014
U.S. liquid fuels production growth more than offsets unplanned supply disruptions
August 25, 2014
Energy reform could increase Mexico’s long-term oil production by 75%
August 12, 2014
Ohio's Utica Region now included in EIA's monthly Drilling Productivity Report
August 7, 2014
Energy production and other mining account for a large percentage of some state economies
August 5, 2014
Marcellus Region production continues growth
July 9, 2014
Six formations are responsible for surge in Permian Basin crude oil production
July 8, 2014
Wyoming, Gulf of Mexico dominate fossil fuels production on federal and Indian lands
July 7, 2014
Production of fossil fuels from federal and Indian lands fell in 2013
July 1, 2014
North Dakota and Texas now provide nearly half of U.S. crude oil production
June 13, 2014
Projected growth in natural gas-fired generation is influenced by resource availability
June 6, 2014
Increases in U.S. crude oil production come from light, sweet crude from tight formations
June 4, 2014
NOAA predicts relatively quiet Atlantic hurricane season
June 2, 2014
Domestic production satisfies 84% of total U.S. energy demand in 2013
May 16, 2014
Norway supplies more than 20% of Europe’s natural gas needs
May 14, 2014
China produces and consumes almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined
April 25, 2014
Global upstream oil and gas spending continues to favor exploration and development
March 31, 2014
Five states and the Gulf of Mexico produce more than 80% of U.S. crude oil
March 26, 2014
Tight oil production pushes U.S. crude supply to over 10% of world total
March 21, 2014
Nonmarketed natural gas in North Dakota still rising due to higher total production
March 5, 2014
Ethanol producers benefiting from higher margins for distillers grains
February 28, 2014
Net crude and petroleum products imports fell relative to other major net import flows
February 25, 2014
Oil net imports have declined since 2011, with their value falling slower than volume
February 24, 2014
Energy trade is a key part of overall U.S. trade flows
February 12, 2014
EIA releases assessment of short-term uncertainties for global oil supply
February 4, 2014
U.S. uranium concentrate production rises as Megatons to Megawatts program ends
January 16, 2014
Spot coal price trends vary across key basins during 2013
January 14, 2014
U.S. boosts natural gas output and use since 2005, while OECD Europe scales back
January 9, 2014
U.S. crude oil production growth contributes to global oil price stability in 2013
January 7, 2014
New England and New York have largest natural gas price increases in 2013
January 2, 2014
Shale oil and shale gas resources are globally abundant
December 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
December 17, 2013
Pennsylvania is the fastest-growing natural gas-producing state
December 16, 2013
Increased tight oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce petroleum and liquid imports
December 13, 2013
Abundant 2013 corn harvest boosts ethanol production
December 12, 2013
Propane demand hits a record high for November
December 10, 2013
Iran’s oil exports not expected to increase significantly despite recent negotiations
December 9, 2013
Marcellus region to provide 18% of total U.S. natural gas production this month
November 26, 2013
Libyan crude oil production levels influence international crude oil markets
November 15, 2013
Bakken oil production forecast to top 1 million barrels per day next month
November 13, 2013
Recent production growth from presalt resources increases Brazil’s total crude output
November 5, 2013
Production, depletion trends are keys to predicting natural gas and oil production
November 4, 2013
Drilling efficiency is a key driver of oil and natural gas production
November 1, 2013
Enhanced oil recovery techniques helped Oman reverse recent production declines
October 29, 2013
Drilling often results in both oil and natural gas production
October 28, 2013
Rethinking rig count as a predictor of natural gas production
October 23, 2013
North America leads the world in production of shale gas
October 22, 2013
Highlights of new Drilling Productivity Report
October 21, 2013
EIA to release new Drilling Productivity Report
October 2, 2013
Top four U.S. coal companies supplied more than half of U.S. coal production in 2011
September 27, 2013
Multiple factors push Western Europe to use less natural gas and more coal
September 18, 2013
Kazakhstan consortium achieves first oil production from Kashagan field
August 23, 2013
West Virginia, southwest Pennsylvania form an integrated natural gas production region
August 12, 2013
Production of fossil fuel from federal and Indian lands fell in 2012
August 8, 2013
Oil and gas industry employment growing much faster than total private sector employment
August 7, 2013
Wyoming dominates sales of coal produced from federal and Indian lands
July 31, 2013
U.S. biodiesel production reached a record level in May 2013
July 30, 2013
New infrastructure boosts West Virginia, southern Pennsylvania natural gas production
July 26, 2013
Coal market fundamentals changed, yet spot prices remained stable
July 22, 2013
U.S. natural gas spot prices increased during first-half 2013
July 18, 2013
Increased U.S. coal consumption met by burning through stockpiles
July 12, 2013
North Dakota sees increases in real GDP per capita following Bakken production
June 10, 2013
Shale oil and shale gas resources are globally abundant
May 21, 2013
A number of western states increased oil production since 2010
May 20, 2013
Ethanol production capacity little changed in past year
May 9, 2013
Low natural gas prices in 2012 reduced returns for some oil and gas producers
April 22, 2013
This year's gasoline price increase not unusual
April 10, 2013
Average summer gasoline prices expected to be slightly lower than in 2012
March 29, 2013
Two Wyoming mines accounted for 20% of U.S. coal production by tons in 2012
March 21, 2013
Pennsylvania natural gas production rose 69% in 2012 despite reduced drilling activity
March 19, 2013
Bakken crude oil price differential to WTI narrows over last 14 months
March 18, 2013
North Dakota oil production reaches new high in 2012, transported by trucks and railroads
March 13, 2013
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico reach record high in 2012
February 28, 2013
U.S. crude oil production tops 7 million barrels per day, highest since December 1992
January 22, 2013
Political risks focus attention on supply of Venezuelan oil to the United States
January 17, 2013
EIA publishes historical data series on natural gas storage in salt caverns
January 8, 2013
2012 Brief: Average wholesale natural gas prices fell 31% in 2012
December 20, 2012
U.S. could become the world’s top liquid fuels producer, but how much does it matter?
December 13, 2012
Energy Perspectives: For most fuel sources, domestic production has been increasing
December 12, 2012
Energy Perspectives: The United States has a varied and complex energy flow chart
December 4, 2012
U.S. monthly crude oil production reaches highest level since 1998
December 3, 2012
EIA projects little change in U.S. coal production in 2013
November 20, 2012
Rig count in Utica Shale doubles from year ago
November 7, 2012
Potential of gas hydrates is great, but practical development is far off
October 22, 2012
Explore EIA’s new state energy portal
October 17, 2012
Propane inventories end third quarter at record level; supplies rise despite low prices
October 12, 2012
New application of existing techniques in old fields helps Russia increase oil production
October 9, 2012
EIA improves state-level monthly oil production estimates with up to 10 years of revisions
October 5, 2012
Territorial disputes hamper exploration and production of resources in the East China Sea
October 1, 2012
U.S. marketed natural gas production levels off in the first half of 2012
September 27, 2012
Iraqi crude oil production approaching highest level in decades
September 26, 2012
Attributes of crude oil at U.S. refineries vary by region
September 21, 2012
Economic growth continues to drive China's growing need for energy
September 14, 2012
Projected Alaska North Slope oil production at risk beyond 2025 if oil prices drop sharply
September 13, 2012
EIA survey shows Gulf Coast plants recovering from hurricane outages
September 11, 2012
Pad drilling and rig mobility lead to more efficient drilling
August 30, 2012
Drought has significant effect on corn crop condition, projected ethanol production
August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac affects U.S. Gulf Coast energy infrastructure
August 27, 2012
Projected natural gas prices depend on shale gas resource economics
August 16, 2012
Energy needed to produce aluminum
August 15, 2012
North Dakota crude oil production continues to rise
August 9, 2012
Average spot natural gas prices declined during the first half of 2012
August 8, 2012
Low U.S. injections reflect already high natural gas storage inventories
August 7, 2012
EIA has updated Gulf of Mexico energy statistics
August 2, 2012
U.S. proved reserves increased sharply in 2010
July 24, 2012
Marcellus natural gas production gains affect spreads between trading points
July 23, 2012
Spot natural gas prices at Marcellus trading point reflect pipeline constraints
July 10, 2012
Rising production in the Permian basin
June 28, 2012
AEO2012 considers three cases for the future of world oil prices
June 20, 2012
The United Kingdom’s natural gas supply mix is changing
June 12, 2012
Delta Air Lines plans to increase jet fuel yield at Trainer refinery
June 8, 2012
U.S. crude oil production in first quarter of 2012 highest in 14 years
June 4, 2012
NOAA predicts a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season
May 24, 2012
OPEC spare capacity in the first quarter of 2012 at lowest level since 2008
May 23, 2012
Horizontal drilling boosts Pennsylvania’s natural gas production
May 7, 2012
EIA publishes monthly biodiesel production data for 2010 and 2011
April 27, 2012
Top 5 producing states' combined marketed natural gas output rose in 2011
April 24, 2012
Project sponsors are seeking Federal approval to export domestic natural gas
April 23, 2012
Eagle Ford oil and natural gas well starts rose sharply in first quarter 2012
April 20, 2012
What are natural gas liquids and how are they used?
April 19, 2012
Natural gas prices near 10-year low amid mild weather, higher supplies in winter 2011-12
April 17, 2012
Williston Basin crude oil production and takeaway capacity are increasing
April 13, 2012
Price ratio of crude oil to natural gas continues to increase
March 29, 2012
EIA projects lower coal use by U.S. power sector in 2012
March 27, 2012
Nearly 69% of U.S. crude oil imports originated from five countries in 2011
March 23, 2012
U.S. coal production in 2012 falls below five-year range
March 19, 2012
U.S. crude oil imports drop to lowest level since 1999 as domestic oil production rises
March 14, 2012
Five states accounted for about 56% of total U.S. crude oil production in 2011
March 13, 2012
The U.S. surpassed Russia as world’s leading producer of dry natural gas in 2009 and 2010
March 6, 2012
Record U.S. ethanol exports in 2011 help offset Brazil's production decline
March 1, 2012
Review of developments in crude oil and product markets over the past two months
February 16, 2012
Ohio's fuel mix for power generation is changing
February 14, 2012
Retail gasoline prices in the Rocky Mountains fall as U.S. average prices rise
February 13, 2012
U.S. coal production rises slightly in 2011 amid lower domestic demand and higher exports
February 9, 2012
U.S. natural gas inventories at end of winter heating season expected highest since 1983
February 8, 2012
Tight oil, Gulf of Mexico deepwater drive projected increases in U.S. crude oil production
February 6, 2012
Renewable electricity generation in California includes variable and non-variable sources
February 1, 2012
Natural gas spot prices near 10-year lows amid warm weather and robust supplies
January 31, 2012
Global natural gas production doubled between 1980 and 2010
January 27, 2012
New Northeast natural gas pipeline capacity comes on-line
January 25, 2012
From 1980 to 2010, most regions contributed to growth in global crude oil production
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
January 10, 2012
2011 Brief: Henry Hub natural gas spot prices fell about 9% in 2011
January 6, 2012
U.S. refineries and blenders produced record amounts of distillate fuels
December 15, 2011
Market changes contribute to growing Marcellus area spot natural gas trading
December 7, 2011
Asia leads growth in global coal production since 1980
December 1, 2011
Spot natural gas prices dipped to two-year low in November
November 23, 2011
Over one-third of natural gas produced in North Dakota is flared or otherwise not marketed
November 22, 2011
North Dakota's oil production has more than quadrupled since 2005
November 3, 2011
Trends in Eagle Ford drilling highlight the search for oil and natural gas liquids
November 2, 2011
Bakken formation oil and gas drilling activity mirrors development in the Barnett
October 7, 2011
Gulf Coast oil and natural gas production recover after Tropical Storm Lee
October 6, 2011
Winter supply disruptions from well freeze-offs can rival effects of summer storms
October 4, 2011
China dominates global coal production
September 21, 2011
United Kingdom natural gas and oil production continues decade-long decline
September 15, 2011
U.S. natural gas processing capacity expands rapidly
September 14, 2011
Growth slows in U.S. ethanol production and consumption
September 6, 2011
Crude oil-directed weekly rig count surpassed 1,000
August 30, 2011
Pennsylvania drives Northeast natural gas production growth
August 23, 2011
Wyoming produces almost as much coal as the next seven states combined
August 3, 2011
Average wholesale natural gas prices mostly down during first-half of 2011
July 20, 2011
Natural gas stripper wells accounted for over 11% of U.S. natural gas production in 2009
July 19, 2011
Oil stripper wells accounted for over 16% of U.S. oil production in 2009
July 14, 2011
Colombia's oil production at highest level since 1999
July 12, 2011
Technology drives natural gas production growth from shale gas formations
June 17, 2011
EIA highlights key factors in new energy and financial markets web page
June 13, 2011
March natural gas production rebounds
May 9, 2011
U.S. oil rig count overtakes natural gas rig count
April 27, 2011
Domestic oil production reversed decades-long decline in 2009 and 2010
April 7, 2011
U.K., U.S. spot natural gas prices diverging
April 1, 2011
U.S. natural gas imports fall for third year in a row
March 29, 2011
Natural gas production in Middle Eastern and North African countries
March 28, 2011
Liquid fuels production in Middle Eastern and North African countries
March 18, 2011
Haynesville surpasses Barnett as the Nation's leading shale play
March 14, 2011
Crude oil and condensate production rises at Bakken and other U.S. shale plays
February 23, 2011
Frigid weather reduces U.S. natural gas supply
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