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US Gulf oil production was almost 2 MMbbl/d in July, according to the most recent data available.
Oct. 17, 2023
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Fields expected to come online this year include Mad Dog 2, Vito, Lobster, Dome Patrol, Olympus, Taggart, and Kings Quay.
June 23, 2022
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Renewable energy will be the fastest-growing energy source, but petroleum will have the largest share of energy consumption.
March 21, 2022
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Agency says that decline represents ‘largest decrease on record.’
Dec. 30, 2021
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Federal Gulf of Mexico output declined by nearly 17% over the summer, agency says.
Oct. 31, 2021
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By the end of 2022, 13 new projects could account for about 12% of total GOM crude oil production, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
April 14, 2021
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Crude oil production in the US federal Gulf of Mexico averaged 1.8 MMb/d in 2018, setting a new annual record, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Oct. 16, 2019
The US Energy Information Administration has warned in its most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook that possible supply growth expected in 2018 could contribute to weaker oil prices...
June 8, 2017
Petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons production
The US remained the world’s top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2016 for the fifth straight year, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
June 7, 2017
US Gulf of Mexico oil production
Oil production in the US Gulf of Mexico is expected to continue increasing on an annual basis through 2018, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
April 12, 2017

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Jan. 13, 2016
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