If U.S. States Were Countries, Texas Would Rank #4 in Oil Production

The United States is the world’s largest crude oil producer, but several individual states produce volumes comparable to major oil-producing nations. - Niccolo Conte

Key Takeaways:

• Texas alone would rank fourth globally in crude oil production, behind only the U.S., Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
• New Mexico would rank 12th, producing more crude oil than Kazakhstan, Norway, Mexico, and Nigeria.
• Even smaller U.S. producers stand out globally, with Wyoming and California both surpassing Australia’s 250,000 barrels per day...