Americas emerge as global leader in oil production

oil production energy market crude oil shale oil Americas

The Americas have emerged as a dominant force in the global energy market, with production levels shifting the industry's center of gravity away from the Middle East. According to data from Bloomberg, the region currently produces approximately 39.5 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum derivatives per day. When including ethanol and biodiesel, the total volume reaches roughly 42 million barrels per day, surpassing all other global regions.

The Americas now account for nearly 40% of the world's crude oil production. This shift is driven by significant growth in several key nations. The United States has seen its production rise from 5 million barrels per day in 2008 to nearly 13 million barrels per day, fueled by the shale oil revolution. Brazil also reported record production in June, reaching 4.5 million barrels per day, a 19% increase from the previous year. Additionally, Canada reached a production record of 5.64 million barrels per day in December 2025.

This regional surge occurs amidst global supply instability caused by conflicts in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which have led to reduced oil availability and increased prices.

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Bloomberg · Brazil · Canada · Middle East · United States

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[● 2 SOURCES] Conflict in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have reduced global oil supply and increased prices. patrialatina.com.br · actualidad.rt.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Canada's oil production reached a record of 5.64 million barrels per day in December 2025. patrialatina.com.br · actualidad.rt.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Americas account for nearly 40% of global crude oil production. patrialatina.com.br · actualidad.rt.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Americas produce approximately 39.5 million barrels per day of crude oil and petroleum derivatives. patrialatina.com.br · actualidad.rt.com
[● 2 SOURCES] United States oil production has increased from approximately 5 million barrels per day in 2008 to nearly 13 million barrels per day. patrialatina.com.br · actualidad.rt.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Brazil's oil production reached a record of 4.5 million barrels per day in June, a 19% year-on-year increase. patrialatina.com.br · actualidad.rt.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Including ethanol and biodiesel, total production in the Americas reaches about 42 million barrels per day. patrialatina.com.br · actualidad.rt.com

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Transição energética redefine desafios econômicos na Ásia-Pacífico [informaparaiba.com.br]

about 18 hours ago

Quase metade do petróleo mundial agora vem dos Estados Unidos [patrialatina.com.br]

about 16 hours ago

Casi la mitad del petróleo mundial ya sale de América [actualidad.rt.com]

1 day ago