- Texas is the largest oil-producing state in the United States. The state's oil production has been steadily increasing since 2008, and reached a record high of 1.7 million barrels per day in 2019.
- The majority of Texas' oil production comes from the Permian Basin, which is located in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. The Permian Basin is the largest oil-producing region in the United States, and is responsible for about 20% of total US oil production.
- Other major oil-producing regions in Texas include the Eagle Ford Shale, which is located in South Texas, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Louisiana
- Louisiana is the fourth-largest oil-producing state in the United States. The state's oil production has been declining in recent years, but still remains significant. In 2019, Louisiana produced about 450,000 barrels of oil per day.
- The majority of Louisiana's oil production comes from the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico is a major offshore oil-producing region, and is responsible for about 16% of total US oil production.
- Other major oil-producing regions in Louisiana include the Haynesville Shale, which is located in North Louisiana, and the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, which is located in South Louisiana.
Alabama
- Alabama is not a major oil-producing state. The state's oil production has been declining for many years, and in 2019, Alabama produced only about 1,500 barrels of oil per day.
- The majority of Alabama's oil production comes from the Citronelle Field, which is located in Mobile County. The Citronelle Field is a small oil field, and is responsible for only about 0.02% of total US oil production.