Areas

Permian Basin

The Permian Basin is one of the oldest and most prolific oil producing areas in the USA, known for its layered sedimentary development and significant technological advances in extraction.

Counties:

AndrewsBordenCraneDawsonEctorGainesGlasscockHowardLovingMartinMidlandPecosReevesTerryUptonWardWinklerYoakum

Eagle Ford Shale

Eagle Ford Shale is notable for its rapid development and high liquid content, making it economically significant even with fluctuating oil prices.

Counties:

AtascosaBeeDeWittDimmitFayetteFrioGonzalesKarnesLa SalleLavacaLive OakMcMullenWebbWilsonZavala

Barnett Shale

Barnett Shale is considered the birthplace of modern shale gas drilling, pioneering horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques.

Counties:

DentonJohnsonTarrantWiseParker

Anadarko Basin

The Anadarko Basin is known for its deep reservoirs and significant gas hydrate presence, making it a challenging yet fruitful area for extraction.

Counties:

BeckhamBlaineCaddoCanadianCarterClevelandComancheCusterDeweyEllisGarfieldGradyGreerHarmonJacksonKingfisherKiowaLincolnLoganMajorMcClainNobleOklahomaRoger MillsStephensWashitaWoodsWoodward

Ardmore Basin

Ardmore Basin has a long history of oil production with less focus on gas, distinguished by its smaller size but consistent output.

Counties:

CarterJohnstonLoveMarshallMurray

Haynesville Shale

Haynesville Shale is a leading source of natural gas in the US, known for its deep, high-pressure wells that yield large volumes of gas.

Counties:

BienvilleBossierCaddoDe SotoRed RiverSabineWebster

Tuscaloosa Marine Shale

Tuscaloosa Marine Shale is an emerging play with significant potential for oil production, currently hampered by its challenging geologic and operational environment.

Counties:

East FelicianaWest FelicianaSt. HelenaTangipahoaWashingtonAvoyellesRapides

Delaware Basin

The Delaware Basin is a major component of the greater Permian Basin, with unique geological characteristics that support robust oil and gas extraction.