The total crude oil and condensate production in North America increased by 11.62% in 2023 when compared with 2022. The US, Mexico, and Canada are the largest crude oil-producing countries. Through 2030, North America’s crude oil production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 0.46%. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
In 2023, the US had the highest crude oil production, followed by Mexico and Canada. Here are the 10 largest crude oil fields by production in North America in 2023, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
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1. Maloob
Maloob is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 3.04mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 56.7% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2018. The peak production was approximately at 0.43mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2069. Buy the profile here.
2. Mad Dog Phase 2
Mad Dog Phase 2 is located in Central Planning Area, the US. The field produced 1.51mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 2.58% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2024. The peak production will be approximately at 0.14mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2058. Buy the profile here.
3. Zaap (Prudhoe Bay)
Zaap is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 1.42mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 75.12% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2014. The peak production was approximately at 0.31mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. Buy the profile here.
4. Thunder Horse
Thunder Horse is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This crude oil field is owned by BP (75.00%), Exxon Mobil (25.00%) and operated by BP Exploration & Production. The field produced 1.25mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 36.52% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2024. The peak production will be approximately at 0.12mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2066. . Buy the profile here.
5. Ichalkil-Pokoch
Ichalkil-Pokoch is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Fieldwood Energy (50.00%), PetroBal SAPI de CV (50.00%) and operated by Fieldwood Energy E&P Mexico S de RL de CV. The field produced 0.93mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 2.44% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2028. The peak production will be approximately at 0.13mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. Buy the profile here.
6. Atlantis
Atlantis is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This crude oil field is owned by BP (56.00%), Woodside Energy Group (44.00%) and operated by BP Exploration & Production. The field produced 0.85mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 53.48% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2014. The peak production was approximately at 0.11mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2050. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.02% of the total North America daily crude oil and condensate output.
7. Appomattox
Appomattox is located in Central Planning Area, United States. This crude oil field is owned by China National Offshore Oil (21.00%), Shell (79.00%) and operated by Shell Offshore. The field produced 0.82mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 28.57% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 0.09mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2042. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.84% of the total North America daily crude oil and condensate output . Buy the profile here.
8. Yaxche
Yaxche is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.78mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 35.85% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2025. The peak production will be approximately at 0.06mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2075. Buy the profile here.
9. Mars
Mars is located in Central Planning Area, United States. This crude oil field is owned by BP (28.50%), Shell (71.50%) and operated by Shell Offshore. The field produced 0.76mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 76.07% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2003. The peak production was approximately at 0.16mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.49% of the total North America daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
10. Ayatsil
Ayatsil is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This crude oil field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 0.76mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 40.94% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2021. The peak production was approximately at 0.09mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2064. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.49% of the total North America daily crude oil and condensate output . Buy the profile here.
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