EIA: US oil production reached record high in June
The U.S. crude production reached a record in June. It increased by 133,000 barrels a day, to 13,58 million bpd. This is according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration's Petroleum Supply Monthly.
Baker Hughes: US drillers have cut oil and gas rigs four times in the last five weeks.

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. oil and gas companies have cut back on the number of rigs for the fourth consecutive week. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a leading indicator of future production…
Increasing US LNG Exports to Catalyze Shale Production Growth

U.S. liquefied natural gas exports will soar by roughly 10% a year through 2030 as energy firms double their LNG production capacity, according to analysts, providing a shot in the arm to the country's maturing…
Baker Hughes reports that the US oil and gas rig counts are stable this week.

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. energy companies this week kept the number of oil rigs and natural gas rigs at a constant level. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, which is a good indicator of future production…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut their oil and gas rigs in the US for a third consecutive week.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on oil and gas rigs for a third consecutive week. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by one in the week ending August 8 to 539.
Pipeline operator ONEOK greenlights new Delaware Basin gas plant
Midstream company ONEOK announced on Tuesday that it had made a final decision to invest in a new natural-gas processing plant in Delaware Basin. This will expand its footprint in America's top shale gas field, as gas volumes continue to surge.
Xcel Energy’s quarterly profit is boosted by rising electricity demand and rate increases
Xcel Energy, a U.S. utility, reported a 47% increase in its second-quarter profits on Thursday, boosted by higher revenues through rate increases, even though rising interest rates, depreciation, and operating costs offset some of the gains.
Dallas Fed survey: Oil and gas activity decreased in Q2 due to higher US steel tariffs
The Dallas Fed survey released on Wednesday showed that activity in the U.S. Oil and Gas sector in Texas and Louisiana, and New Mexico, decreased slightly in the second half of 2025. This was due to the increase in steel tariffs.
Baker Hughes reports that the US oil/gas rig counts fell for a fourth month, to a low of Oct 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. has cut its number of operating oil and gas rigs for the fourth consecutive month to the lowest level since October 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut oil/gas drilling rigs by 7th week, to the lowest level since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the seventh consecutive week. This is the lowest level since November 2021.
Viper Energy increases Permian Basin Presence with $4.1 Billion Sitio Deal
Viper Energy has acquired Sitio Royalties, valued at $4.1 billion including debt. The companies announced this on Tuesday. This will increase the inventory and scale of Diamondback Energy's Permian basin unit.
EIA: US crude oil production hit a record high in March while demand fell
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported in its Petroleum Supply Monthly Report on Friday that U.S. crude output reached a record monthly high in March while the demand for oil products fell to the lowest level in a full year. The U.S.
OPEC+ targets US shale again with output increases

Saudi Arabia and Russia, the group's leaders, are also pushing a secondary objective behind OPEC+’s plan to increase oil production and punish overproducing allies: taking on U.S. shale to win back market shares from the United States.
US drillers have cut oil and natural gas rigs in the third week of a row, according to Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the third consecutive week for the first since mid-April. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs…
Texas oil drilling applications at 4-year low as producers consider OPEC+ increase, trade war
Enverus, a consultancy, said that oil and gas drilling permits in Texas, which is the leading U.S. state for oil production, dropped to their lowest level since February 2021. This was due to concerns about rising…
EIA reports that US oil production rose in February, as New Mexico set a record.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that the total crude oil production in the United States increased slightly in February, as Texas and New Mexico, two of its top producers reversed recent declines by pumping more barrels.
US no longer requires green analyses for oil and gas leases in Western States
The Trump Administration announced on Thursday that they will no longer be requiring environmental impact statements (EIS) for oil and natural gas leases in the U.S. West. This is a move to remove green barriers…
US refiners are unlikely to spend large amounts to process more domestic crude oil
It can be expensive and time-consuming to change refinery configuration. The margins and yields of refineries can be affected by using different types of crude. By Arathy S. Analysts and industry sources said that U.S.
US oil production dropped to an 11-month low, according to data.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Monday that U.S. crude production dropped by 305,000 barrels a day in January to 13,15 million bpd, its lowest level since Feb. 2024. The data revealed that this was the largest monthly decline in U.S.
EIA reports that US oil and natural gas production reached a record high in December.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Friday that U.S. crude and natural gas production set records in December and oil demand reached multi-month highs. The EIA reported that crude oil production reached 13…