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June 6, 2019

Horizontally drilled wells dominate U.S. tight formation production


April 9, 2019

U.S. crude oil production grew 17% in 2018, surpassing the previous record in 1970


March 28, 2019

Tight oil development will continue to drive future U.S. crude oil production


February 15, 2019

EIA adds new play production data to shale gas and tight oil reports


November 16, 2018

The Wolfcamp play has been key to Permian Basin oil and natural gas production growth


March 9, 2018

Investment in tight oil, oil sands, and deepwater drives long-term oil production growth


February 22, 2018

Tight oil remains the leading source of future U.S. crude oil production


November 28, 2017

Natural gas production in Bakken region increases at a faster rate than oil production


February 13, 2017

Tight oil expected to make up most of U.S. oil production increase through 2040


January 31, 2017

Major U.S. tight oil-producing states expected to drive production gains through 2018


August 22, 2016

Future U.S. tight oil and shale gas production depends on resources, technology, markets


August 12, 2016

World tight oil production to more than double from 2015 to 2040


March 22, 2016

Wells drilled since start of 2014 provided nearly half of Lower 48 oil production in 2015


April 6, 2015

EIA assesses options for processing additional U.S. light tight oil production


January 15, 2015

Regional refinery trends evolve to accommodate increased domestic crude oil production


April 11, 2014

Lower prices pull down natural gas reserves in 2012


April 10, 2014

Crude oil reserves at start of 2013 reach highest level since 1976


April 7, 2014

Tight oil-driven production growth reduces need for U.S. oil imports


March 26, 2014

Tight oil production pushes U.S. crude supply to over 10% of world total


October 22, 2013

Highlights of new Drilling Productivity Report


April 17, 2013

Abundant U.S. supply, low demand could cut dependence on liquid fuel imports


March 18, 2013

North Dakota oil production reaches new high in 2012, transported by trucks and railroads


February 28, 2013

U.S. crude oil production tops 7 million barrels per day, highest since December 1992


September 11, 2012

Pad drilling and rig mobility lead to more efficient drilling


August 2, 2012

U.S. proved reserves increased sharply in 2010


July 20, 2012

Geology and technology drive estimates of technically recoverable resources


February 8, 2012

Tight oil, Gulf of Mexico deepwater drive projected increases in U.S. crude oil production


January 23, 2012

EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release