Recent Announcement
Notice to Operators: Reminder to File ERCOT Designation for Critical Loads Serving Natural Gas-Fired Electric Generation
October 21, 2021Read More Announcements
COVID-19 Resources and Response
Important Note for In-person Filings
In an effort to ensure the safety of the public and Railroad Commission staff during the COVID-19 concerns, you may also submit filings via U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or United Parcel Service.
Upcoming Event
-
October
25
Exams will be administered by Railroad Commission of Texas staff to certify individuals to perform work requiring contact with Propane (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and/or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
In addition to passing the exam, every applicant for LPG certification as a bobtail driver, DOT cylinder filler, service and installation technician, appliance service and installation technician, motor/mobile fuel dispenser or recreational vehicle technician must complete 8 hours of approved training by the next May 31 after passing the examination.
Retest will not be an option.(NOTE: If the examination is passed between March 1 and May 31, then the training must be completed by May 31 of the next year.)
All individuals must be registered at least 7 days in advance of an event.
All events are subject to change please check this event page at least 24 hours before the day of the event.
October 25, 2021 - 8:00 AM
Austin
Frequently Asked Question
Who Regulates Railroads in Texas?
The Railroad Commission of Texas no longer has any jurisdiction or authority over railroads in Texas, a duty which was transferred to other agencies, with the last of the ...
View All FAQs
Recent News
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for August 2021
AUSTIN – Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas for August 2021 came from 163,332 oil wells and 86,329 gas wells.
The RRC reports that from September 2020 to August 2021, total Texas reported production was 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil and 10.2 trillion cubic feet of total gas. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately by the RRC.
For additional oil and gas production statistics, including the ranking of each Texas County by crude oil, total gas and condensate production, visit the RRC’s website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/oil-and-gas/research-and-statistics/production-data/texas-monthly-oil-gas-production/.
TABLE 1 (August 2021): Statewide Production*
|
Product |
Preliminary Reported Total Volume |
Average Daily Production |
|
Crude Oil |
111,620,063 bbls (barrels) |
3,600,647 bbls |
|
Natural Gas |
822,692,289 mcf (thousand cubic feet) |
26,538,461 mcf |
* These are preliminary figures based on production volumes reported by operators and will be updated as late and corrected production reports are received.
TABLE 2 (August 2020): Statewide Production
|
Product |
Updated Reported Total Volume |
Updated Average Daily Production |
Preliminary Reported Total Volume |
Preliminary Average Daily Production |
|
Crude Oil |
122,013,767 bbls |
3,935,928 bbls |
107,944,763 bbls |
3,482,089 bbls |
|
Natural Gas |
883,110,237 mcf |
28,487,427 mcf |
802,661,604 mcf |
25,892,310 mcf |
TABLE 3 (August 2021): Texas Top 10 Crude Oil Producing Counties Ranked by Preliminary Production
|
Rank |
County |
Crude Oil (bbls) |
|
1. |
Midland |
15,905,276 |
|
2. |
Martin |
13,136,338 |
|
3. |
Howard |
9,006,907 |
|
4. |
Karnes |
7,067,780 |
|
5. |
Upton |
6,498,290 |
|
6. |
Reeves |
5,388,319 |
|
7. |
Loving |
4,122,236 |
|
8. |
Andrews |
3,821,961 |
|
9. |
Reagan |
3,684,872 |
|
10. |
Gonzales |
3,388,871 |
TABLE 4 (August 2021): Texas Top 10 Total Gas (Gas Well Gas & Casinghead) Producing Counties Ranked by Preliminary Production
|
Rank |
County |
Total Gas (mcf) |
|
1. |
Reeves |
84,972,677 |
|
2. |
Midland |
57,916,876 |
|
3. |
Panola |
56,456,824 |
|
4. |
Webb |
51,985,805 |
|
5. |
Culberson |
33,249,300 |
|
6. |
Loving |
31,955,001 |
|
7. |
Martin |
29,100,994 |
|
8. |
Reagan |
27,216,067 |
|
9. |
Tarrant |
26,200,764 |
|
10. |
Upton |
26,190,219 |
TABLE 5 (August 2021): Texas Top 10 Total Condensate Producing Counties Ranked by Preliminary Production
|
Rank |
County |
Condensate (bbls) |
|
1. |
Reeves |
6,017,683 |
|
2. |
Loving |
3,201,204 |
|
3. |
Culberson |
2,591,723 |
|
4. |
DeWitt |
1,216,553 |
|
5. |
Karnes |
1,148,341 |
|
6. |
Dimmit |
782,546 |
|
7. |
Webb |
749,218 |
|
8. |
Live Oak |
231,679 |
|
9. |
Ward |
210,724 |
|
10. |
La Salle |
150,708 |
View All News