The Visual Capitalist says that over the last decade, the United States has established itself as the world’s top producer of crude oil – surpassing even Saudi Arabia and Russia. Using data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, today’s infographic illustrates the rise of the U.S. as the biggest oil producer. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!
“Over the 2010s, the U.S. witnessed an increase in domestic production, much of it attributable to hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” in the shale formations ranging from Texas to North Dakota. It became the world’s largest oil producer in 2018, outproducing Russia and Saudi Arabia.”
Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist.
