What are the Biggest Oil And Gas Fields In The US? 

The United States is one of the biggest oil producers on the planet, with over half of the nation’s reserves located within its 100 largest fields. A recent study conducted by the Energy Information Administration revealed the sheer scope of their importance, reporting that the colossal fields produce 20.6 billion of the nation’s 36.5 billion barrel annual barrel output. This is an enormous 56%.

So where are these oil laden areas located? Let’s take a look…

Eagleville Field, Eagle Ford Shale, Texas

In 2013, The Eagleville churned out an eye-watering 238 million barrels. The site has pioneered shale technology and is reaping the benefits of being on the cutting edge.

Sprayberry, Texas

With a huge 99 million barrels to its name, Sprayberry spans across six counties and has a total footprint of over 2,500 square miles. Operations were kicked off by the Seaboard Oil Company in 1943 and while initial extraction efforts were relatively small, today Sprayberry is the USA’s second biggest oil producer.

Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

With an annual output of 79 million barrels Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay takes to the podium in third place. Yet when it comes to size, its 213,543 acre footprint makes it the largest oil field in North America! BP operates the field, with partnerships in place with ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips Alaska.

Wattenberg, Colorado

Made up of Cretaceous sandstones, shales and limestone rocks, this liquids rich area churns out 47 million barrels of oil a year. There is a primary focus on cutting edge horizontal drilling technology which allows companies to extract faster and more efficiently.

Briscoe Ranch, Texas

As the second entrant from the state of Texas, Briscoe Ranch produces 62 million barrels of oil a year. This contributes largely to the wealth of the state, as well as the national US economy as a whole.

Kuparuk River, Alaska

Located in North Slope Borough, the Kuparuk River is the second largest oil field in the US. On a daily basis it produces around 230,000 barrels, which equates to 29 million barrels a year. It was discovered back in 1969, and has been operating since 1981. 

Mississippi Canyon, Mediterranean Gulf

This one is a unique entrant as the Mississippi Canyon is actually an undersea formation located in the Mediterranean Gulf. It produces 15 million barrels of oil a year and plays host to a number of different drilling and extraction projects.

Wasson, Texas

Wasson field is another major Texas oil player, producing 19 million barrels a year. The triangular shaped field spans across two counties and covers over 62,500 acres. It’s been attracting prospectors since the 20s but it wasn’t until after the Great Depression that operations really kicked off.

More recently, Texas have committed to producing greener energy, find out more here: Texas City Commits to 100% Green Energy.