U.S. Sets 13.6 Million BPD Oil Record in 2025 as EIA Sees 14.2 Million in 2027
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Updated · OilPrice.com · Jul 9
U.S. Sets 13.6 Million BPD Oil Record in 2025 as EIA Sees 14.2 Million in 2027
2 articles · Updated · OilPrice.com · Jul 9
Summary
13.6 million barrels per day marked a new U.S. crude output record in 2025, topping the prior 13.2 million bpd high set in 2024 and extending America’s lead as the world’s largest producer.
Higher shale drilling productivity and efficiency drove the increase even as WTI averaged $65 a barrel in 2025, down from $77 a year earlier amid global oversupply.
6.6 million bpd came from Texas and New Mexico, where Permian Basin production rose 4% and accounted for nearly half of total U.S. crude output.
The EIA expects production to hold near 13.7 million bpd in 2026 and climb to 14.2 million bpd in 2027, helped by stronger prices and further shale gains.
That record was set before the 2026 U.S.-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure, underscoring why U.S. producers entered the current supply shock from a position of unusual strength.
With Middle East oil offline, can America's shale boom single-handedly prevent a global recession and stabilize world markets?
How does US energy supremacy affect global diplomacy now that the world's most critical oil chokepoint is closed indefinitely?
As the world faces an energy crisis, is America's LNG expansion a global rescue mission or a major climate threat?
Global Oil Power Shift: US Surges to Record Output as Middle East and Russia Face Historic Upheaval (2025-2027)
Overview
The global oil market is experiencing major changes, with the United States becoming the top crude oil producer in 2025, driven by strong output from states like Texas. Despite this, the Middle East remains the largest production hub, as five of its countries are among the world’s top ten producers. Together, the top ten oil-producing countries supply over 70% of the world’s oil, showing how global supply depends on a few key players. Recent geopolitical events, such as the Iran war, have added volatility and shifted market expectations from surplus to deficit, highlighting the market’s vulnerability to regional disruptions.