# United States energy production and export growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/united-states-energy-production-and-export-growth
> Updated: 2026-10-02T08:06:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The United States is experiencing significant growth in energy production and exports. Projections from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicate that crude oil production is expected to reach a new record of 13.8 million barrels per day in 2026, driven largely by the Permian Basin and offshore production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Parallel to the rise in oil output, propane exports reached record levels during the first half of 2026, hitting 2 million barrels per day. This increase is attributed to higher domestic production from natural gas processing and refining, as well as shifting demand toward India and South Asian nations. To accommodate these rising export volumes, infrastructure expansions are underway at the Houston Ship Channel and Nederland terminals.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: US propane exports reach record levels in first half of 2026

U.S. propane exports hit record highs in the first half of 2026, reaching 2 million bpd driven by high production and increased demand in India and South Asia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-propane-exports-reach-record-levels-in-first-half-of-2026

### 2026-09-29: United States oil production projected to reach new record in 2026

The United States is set to reach record oil production of 13.8 million barrels per day in 2026, driven by the Permian Basin and Gulf of Mexico, solidifying its role as the world's top producer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-oil-production-projected-to-reach-new-record-in-2026

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