Texas Border Business
By Texas Ole and Gas Association (TXOGA)
AUSTIN – The American energy dominance that starts in Texas gives the United States options that keep our nation strong, our military ready and our allies supplied, according to a statement released by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).
“Energy security is national security. At a time when geopolitical tensions, including military action involving Iran, disrupt global energy supply routes, the United States and Texas provide stability,” said TXOGA President Todd Staples. “Americans can rest assured that the United States, led by Texas, has the capacity to respond because of unmatched production, robust pipelines and world-class refining and export infrastructure.”
“While price fluctuation often occurs during times like these, Texas energy helps to minimize volatility for American consumers and stabilize global markets,” he said. “American families and businesses, our military, and our allies abroad can depend on the reliable, affordable energy supply that starts here.”
The facts below show why maintaining America’s energy leadership is essential for our national security, our military readiness, our economy, and the everyday lives of consumers. In short, these facts confirm why American energy dominance matters.
Crude Oil
- The United States is the world’s largest crude oil producer, producing approximately 13.7 million barrels per day (mb/d) (EIA, Feb. 2026).
- Texas alone produces about 5.8 mb/d, meaning if Texas were a country, it would rank as the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, nearly twice the output of Iran.
Strait of Hormuz Risk
Approximately 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption—roughly 20–21 mb/d—flows through the Strait of Hormuz (EIA, June 2025). This volume primarily originates from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Iran. Any disruption in this corridor has historically spurred global price volatility.
Natural Gas
- The United States is the world’s largest natural gas producer, producing approximately 120 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) of marketed production and 109 bcf/d of dry natural gas production.
- Texas accounts for roughly 35 bcf/d, or nearly 30% of total U.S. marketed production.
With over 35 bcf/d of natural gas marketed production, Texas alone produces around 28 bcf/d of dry gas—more natural gas than Iran—the world’s third-largest gas producer.
Virtually all new liquids pipeline projects are concentrated in Texas, and more than two-thirds of new natural gas pipeline capacity is located in Texas.
For additional key statistics on production, rankings and exports, click here.
