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March 5, 2024

More productive wells spur U.S. crude oil production higher


October 25, 2023

The number of operating U.S. natural gas rigs has declined 24% since start of 2023


June 13, 2023

Natural gas production in the Permian region established a new record in 2022


September 15, 2022

More natural gas rigs are now operating in the United States than before the pandemic


June 17, 2021

U.S. dry natural gas production and rig count continue to grow from pandemic lows


May 20, 2020

The number of active U.S. crude oil and natural gas rigs is at the lowest point on record


October 27, 2017

Haynesville shale gas production increases to highest levels since end of 2013


October 16, 2017

U.S. crude oil production expected to increase through end of 2017, setting up record 2018


August 5, 2016

Oil and natural gas production jobs in May were 26% lower than in October 2014


July 26, 2016

Increased drilling may slow pace of crude oil production declines


August 23, 2013

West Virginia, southwest Pennsylvania form an integrated natural gas production region


July 30, 2013

New infrastructure boosts West Virginia, southern Pennsylvania natural gas production


September 11, 2012

Pad drilling and rig mobility lead to more efficient drilling


August 15, 2012

North Dakota crude oil production continues to rise


April 23, 2012

Eagle Ford oil and natural gas well starts rose sharply in first quarter 2012


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


March 14, 2011

Crude oil and condensate production rises at Bakken and other U.S. shale plays