North America oil and gas production was 44.96mmboed in 2022, an increase of 11.40% in 2021. The US, Canada, and Mexico are the largest oil and gas-producing countries. Through 2030, North America’s oil and gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 0.52% to reach 42.93mmboe. 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 and natural gas production at 35.38mmboed, followed by Canada at 7.82mmboed and Mexico at 2. 49mmboed. Here are the 10 largest oil and gas producing 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 field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.3mmboed in 2022 and recovered 68.52% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2018. The peak production was approximately 0.43mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.67% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 946.2mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
2. Zaap
Zaap is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.26mmboed in 2022 and recovered 71.23% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2014. The peak production was approximately 0.31mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.58% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 742.6mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Quesqui
Quesqui is located in Tabasco, Mexico. This field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.21mmboed in 2022 and recovered 4.93% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2024. The peak production was approximately 0.3mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2114. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.48% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 2178.56mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. Prudhoe Bay Unit (Prudhoe Bay)
Prudhoe Bay Unit (Prudhoe Bay) is located in Alaska, the US. This 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 0.2mmboed in 2022 and recovered 98.05% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 1987. The peak production was approximately 1.57mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2026. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.46% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 269.45mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. Ixachi
Ixachi is located in Veracruz, Mexico. This field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.14mmboed in 2022 and recovered 10.69% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately 0.1mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2056. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.3% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 719.21mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
6. Appomattox
Appomattox is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This field is owned by China National Offshore Oil (21.00%), Shell (79.00%), and operated by Shell Offshore. The field produced 0.1mmboed in 2022 and recovered 20.76% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately 0.09mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2042. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.22% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 360.28mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
7. Tahiti
Tahiti is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This field is owned by Chevron (58.00%), Equinor (25.00%), TotalEnergies (17.00%), and operated by Chevron USA. The field produced 0.1mmboed in 2022 and recovered 50.52% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2010. The peak production was approximately 0.11mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.21% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 443.13mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
8. Xanab
Xanab is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.09mmboed in 2022 and recovered 71.71% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2017. The peak production was approximately 0.16mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2043. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.2% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 173.06mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
9. Ayatsil
Ayatsil is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.09mmboed in 2022 and recovered 41.84% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2021. The peak production was approximately 0.09mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2054. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.19% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 236.41mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
10. Ek-Balam
Ek-Balam is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.08mmboed in 2022 and recovered 48.69% of its total recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2023. The peak production was approximately 0.09mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2064. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.18% of North America’s daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 446.13mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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