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November 5, 2025 Today in Energy ›

Rapid declines from horizontal wells require more drilling to sustain production ›

As U.S. crude oil and natural gas production have increased, so has the volume of production declines from existing wells. To offset the increasing declines, operators today must bring on new wells to sustain or increase production levels. More

lower 48 states crude oil and natural gas production by well vintage

Data source: Enverus


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