U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Program

Fact #439: August 28, 2006
U.S. Production of Crude Oil by State

In 2005 there were 31 states that produced crude oil. Texas, Alaska, California, and Louisiana were the four largest producers of oil. Data for those states include offshore production.

Crude Oil Production, 2005 (million barrels)
Map showing quantity and location of crude oil production in the United States. For more detailed information, see the table below.

Supporting Information


Crude Oil Production, 2005
Rank State Million Barrels
1 Texas* 385
2 Alaska* 315
3 California* 230
4 Louisiana* 73
5 Oklahoma 62
6 New Mexico 61
7 Wyoming 51
8 North Dakota 35
9 Kansas 34
10 Montana 33
11 Colorado 20
12 Mississippi 18
13 Utah 16
14 Illinois 11
15 Alabama 8
16 Arkansas 6
17 Michigan 6
18 Ohio 6
19 Pennsylvania 3
20 Florida 3
21 Nebraska 2
22 Kentucky 2
23 Indiana 2
24 West Virginia 2
25 South Dakota 1
26 Nevada <1
27 Tennessee <1
28 New York <1
29 Missouri <1
30 Arizona <1
31 Virginia <1
  Federal Offshore 485
  Total U.S. 1,869

* Includes off-shore production.
Source: Energy Information Administration

 

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