Discover how the United States leads globally in energy production, exports, emissions management, and stabilizing energy prices. Get the facts behind domestic and global energy consumption trends, the lifecycle of oil and natural gas wells, and the consumer benefits of responsible federal lands resource management.
Where oil and natural gas come from, why the U.S. leads global production, and how energy supply shapes geopolitics.
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Energy Matters for workers, local businesses, and essential government services. Domestic oil and natural gas production delivers reliable and secure energy that powers the U.S. economy, catalyzes the creation of millions of jobs, and provides substantial government revenues that strengthen communities across the country. The upstream sector is the foundation for nearly $2 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) contributions across the oil and natural gas value chain, equivalent to more than 7% of the national total.
Offshore figures represent combined production from the Gulf of America, offshore California, and Alaska. Full state-level data populates May 2025.
Source: Rystad Energy for AXPC · 2024 data
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