North America crude oil and condensate production was 16.20mmbpd in 2022, an increase of 5.57% in 2021. The US, Canada, and Mexico are the largest crude oil-producing countries. Through 2030, North America’s crude oil production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 0.46% to reach 15.54mmbpd. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
In 2022, the US had the highest crude oil production at 10.46mmbpd, followed by Canada at 3.84mmbpd and Mexico at 0. 79mmbpd. Here are the 10 largest crude oil fields by production in North America in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
1. Maloob
Maloob is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.28mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 71.07% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2018. The peak production was approximately 0.43mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.7% of North America’s crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 795.38mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
2. Zaap
Zaap is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.24mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 73.11% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2014. The peak production was approximately 0.31mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.47% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 633.93mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
3. Prudhoe Bay Unit (Prudhoe Bay)
Prudhoe Bay Unit (Prudhoe Bay) is located in Alaska, the US. This crude oil field is owned by Chevron (1.16%), ConocoPhillips (36.08%), Exxon Mobil (36.40%), Hilcorp Energy Co (26.36%), and operated by Hilcorp North Slope. The field produced 0.16mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 98.5% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1987. The peak production was approximately 1.57mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2026. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.97% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 202.17mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
4. Appomattox
Appomattox is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This crude oil field is owned by China National Offshore Oil (21%), Shell (79%), and operated by Shell Offshore. The field produced 0.09mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 21.24% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately 0.09mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2042. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.56% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 315.58mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
5. Ayatsil
Ayatsil is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.09mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 42.22% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2021. The peak production was approximately 0.09mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2054. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.53% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 229.82mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
6. Xanab
Xanab is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.08mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 69.83% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2017. The peak production was approximately 0.16mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2043. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.51% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 170.96mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
7. Tahiti
Tahiti is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This crude oil field is owned by Chevron (58%), Equinor (25%), and TotalEnergies (17%), and operated by Chevron USA. The field produced 0.08mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 53.27% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2010. The peak production was approximately 0.11mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.5% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 359.93mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
8. Ek-Balam
Ek-Balam is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.08mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 48.2% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2023. The peak production was approximately 0.09mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2064. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.5% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 442.76mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
9. Atlantis
Atlantis is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This crude oil field is owned by BP (56%), Woodside Energy Group (44%), and operated by BP Exploration & Production. The field produced 0.07mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 85.99% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2014. The peak production was approximately 0.11mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2031. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.42% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 77.7mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
10. St Malo
St Malo is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This crude oil field is owned by Chevron (51%), Eni (1.25%), Equinor (21.50%), Exxon Mobil (1.25%), Murphy Oil (20%), Petroleo Brasileiro (5%), and operated by Union Oil Company of California. The field produced 0.07mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 77.95% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2018. The peak production was approximately 0.1mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.41% of North America’s daily crude oil and condensate output and it is expected to recover 58.32mmbbl of crude oil and condensate. Buy the profile here.
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