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 increase by a CAGR of 0.52% to reach 42.93 mmboe. 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.
Here are the 10 largest upcoming oil and fields by reserves globally, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.
1. Zama
Zama is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This field is owned by BASF (13.29%), Harbour Energy (12.40%), LetterOne Holdings (6.55%), Petroleos Mexicanos (50.40%), Talos Energy (17.36%), and operated by PEMEX Exploracion y Produccion. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.13mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 567.29mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
2. Whale
Whale is located in Western Planning Area, the US. This field is owned by Chevron (40%), Shell (60%), and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.09mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2073. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 506.7mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Pikka Unit (Nanushuk)
Pikka Unit (Nanushuk) is located in Alaska, the US. This field is owned by Repsol (49%), Santos (51%), and operated by Oil Search (Alaska). Production from this field is expected to begin in 2026 and is forecasted to peak in 2030 at approximately 0.12mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2056. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 500.28mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. Mad Dog Phase 2
Mad Dog Phase 2 is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This field is owned by BP (60.50%), Chevron (15.60%), Woodside Energy Group (23.90%), and operated by BP Exploration & Production. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2023 and is forecasted to peak in 2024 at approximately 0.12mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 424.05mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. Anchor
Anchor is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This field is owned by Chevron (62.86%), TotalEnergies (37.14%), and operated by Chevron USA. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2027 at approximately 0.07mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 415.64mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
6. Trion
Trion is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (40%), Woodside Energy Group (60%), and operated by Woodside Energy (Mexico). Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2029 at approximately 0.1mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 385.97mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
7. Willow
Willow is located in Alaska, the US. This field is owned by ConocoPhillips (100%) and operated by ConocoPhillips Alaska. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2033 at approximately 0.07mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2056. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 371.3mmboe of crude oil and natural gas.
8. Gettysburg
Gettysburg is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This field is owned by Kosmos Energy (100%) and operated by Kosmos Energy Gulf of Mexico Operations. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.04mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2088. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 251.12mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
9. North Platte
North Platte is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This field is owned by Equinor (49%), Shell (51%), and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2026 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.07mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2048. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 243.21mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
10. Ballymore
Ballymore is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This field is owned by Chevron (60%), TotalEnergies (40%), and operated by Chevron USA. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.04mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 239.57mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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