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AUSTIN — Texas oil and gas regulator Wayne Christian today highlighted the critical role  Texas’ energy industry and the Permian Basin have played in maintaining America’s position as the world’s largest oil and energy producer. Christian also pointed to new federal data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showing continued U.S. production strength fueled by Texas energy.

“The Permian Basin is the engine of Texas and American energy independence,” Commissioner Wayne Christian said. “If we want to maintain global energy leadership, stabilize fuel prices and reduce reliance on adversarial nations, we must continue to support the men and women who power this industry every day right here in Texas.”

According to the EIA’s Today in Energy analysis released earlier this week, U.S. crude oil production reached record highs again in 2025, with production from the Permian Basin accounting for a dominant share of national growth, tallying an annual 3% increase. The region, stretching across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, continues to serve as the backbone of U.S. energy supply, driving efficiency gains, record output and global energy leadership.

In 2025, crude oil accounted for 26% of total domestic energy production, helping the United States maintain its position as the world’s leading oil producer. The report also highlighted continued growth in national natural gas and coal production, reinforcing the critical role reliable energy sources play in meeting rising demand.

“Texas is the beating heart of American energy, and this report makes that unmistakably clear,” Wayne Christian continued. “That success is not accidental; it is the result of policies that spark growth in Texas’ energy sector, strengthen our economy and advance national energy independence.”