March 2025 Texas Production Data Raises Fresh Concerns
March 2025 Texas production data
The Railroad Commission of Texas reported that March 2025 Texas production came from 157,192 oil wells and 83,898 gas wells, with statewide preliminary output of 121,361,548 barrels of crude oil and 918,409,849 thousand cubic feet of natural gas. The agency also flagged the figures as preliminary and subject to revision as late and corrected reports arrive.
What the report shows
The March 2025 release is useful because it gives both statewide totals and county rankings, making it easier to see where Texas production is concentrated. In crude oil, Martin and Midland led the state by a wide margin, while in total gas production Reeves, Midland, and Webb were at the top. The Commission also separates crude oil from condensate, which matters because those volumes are reported differently and can shift how people interpret the month's performance.
Here is the core statewide snapshot from the Commission's March 2025 data:
| Product | Preliminary total | Average daily production |
|---|---|---|
| Crude oil | 121,361,548 barrels | 3,914,888 barrels per day |
| Natural gas | 918,409,849 thousand cubic feet | 29,626,124 thousand cubic feet per day |
Why the numbers matter
The production totals matter because they show Texas remained a dominant energy producer even as the month's oil output came in below the prior year's March level. The Commission's March 2025 crude oil figure was lower than March 2024, while gas volumes also declined year over year. That combination raises fresh concern for analysts watching whether Texas growth is slowing after the record-setting 2024 output cycle.
Texas oil and gas statistics are preliminary monthly snapshots, not final annual totals, and they often change as operators file corrected reports.
Year-over-year context
The March comparison to 2024 is where the warning signs become more visible. March 2025 crude oil totaled 121,361,548 barrels, compared with 143,460,647 barrels in March 2024, while natural gas fell to 918,409,849 thousand cubic feet from 1,077,682,226 thousand cubic feet a year earlier. Those declines do not mean Texas lost its lead; they do suggest that the state's monthly production profile can soften even after a record year.
| Month | Crude oil | Natural gas |
|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 143,460,647 barrels | 1,077,682,226 thousand cubic feet |
| March 2025 | 121,361,548 barrels | 918,409,849 thousand cubic feet |
County leaders
The county rankings show that production remains highly concentrated in the Permian Basin and other established shale and condensate corridors. Martin County led crude oil output at 20,235,596 barrels, followed by Midland County at 17,514,942 barrels. On the gas side, Reeves County ranked first at 86,738,393 thousand cubic feet, with Midland and Webb close behind.
- Top crude oil county: Martin, 20,235,596 barrels.
- Top gas county: Reeves, 86,738,393 thousand cubic feet.
- Top condensate county: Reeves, 6,350,992 barrels.
- Largest crude oil hubs: Martin, Midland, Upton, Loving, and Reeves.
- Largest gas hubs: Reeves, Midland, Webb, Martin, and Culberson.
Historical backdrop
The 2024 record provides the most important historical context for March 2025. The Railroad Commission said Texas oil production reached 2,003,844,281 barrels in 2024, the first time annual output crossed the two billion barrel mark, and natural gas production reached 12.62 trillion cubic feet. Against that backdrop, a weaker March 2025 reading looks less like a crisis and more like a sign that the state's peak momentum has become harder to sustain month after month.
That said, monthly production figures can be noisy, because they depend on operator filings, completion timing, and revisions to prior months. The Commission explicitly notes that these are preliminary figures based on reported volumes and will be updated when late reports are received. For policy watchers, that means the right reading is not one month in isolation, but the direction of several months together.
What to watch next
The next production reports will show whether March 2025 was a one-off dip or the start of a broader plateau. Analysts will look for three things: whether crude oil stabilizes, whether gas output rebounds, and whether county-level leaders remain concentrated in the same core regions. They will also watch drilling and completion activity, because March 2025 permit and completion data can help explain whether supply pipelines are tightening or simply lagging.
- Check the next two monthly releases for confirmation of trend direction.
- Compare crude oil and gas separately, since they do not move in lockstep.
- Watch county leaders for signs of concentration or spread into new producing areas.
- Use preliminary totals cautiously, because later revisions can change the picture.
Reader guide
The production statistics are easiest to interpret when you separate statewide totals, county rankings, and year-over-year changes. Statewide totals show the size of Texas output, county rankings reveal where the barrels and gas are coming from, and yearly comparisons show whether the basin is expanding or cooling. In March 2025, those three lenses point to a still-powerful but slightly softer Texas oil and gas sector.
Source note
The key figures in this article are drawn from the Railroad Commission of Texas's March 2025 production statistics release and its 2024 record-production announcement. The month's release also identifies the relevant production links for statewide totals and county rankings, which are the official reference points for the data.
What are the most common questions about March 2025 Texas Production Data Raises Fresh Concerns?
What did Texas report for March 2025?
Texas reported preliminary statewide crude oil production of 121,361,548 barrels and natural gas production of 918,409,849 thousand cubic feet for March 2025.
Which county led crude oil production?
Martin County led Texas crude oil production in March 2025 with 20,235,596 barrels.
Which county led natural gas production?
Reeves County led Texas total gas production in March 2025 with 86,738,393 thousand cubic feet.
Why are the numbers preliminary?
The Railroad Commission says the figures are preliminary because they are based on operator reports that can still be corrected or filed late.
How does March 2025 compare with March 2024?
March 2025 was lower than March 2024 for both crude oil and natural gas, suggesting a softer month after Texas set annual records in 2024.