NOEP has collected offshore oil and gas data for all U.S. offshore producing regions: the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leases (beyond three miles of most state's shore) and state waters (within 3 miles of most state's shore). These data, along with regional pricing information, are available for display and download on this website through the Oil & Gas Data page. For more information about state and OCS regions, see Oil & Gas Terms.
 

• Offshore oil production: 18% of the nation's total oil production in 2014 (down from 32% in 2010)
  • 30% from OCS leases
  • 2% from state waters
  • OCS Offshore Oil Production (2001)
    
    • Louisiana: 88% of the total U.S. OCS oil
    • California: 4% of the total U.S. OCS oil

• Offshore natural gas production: 19% of U.S. total natural gas production (2010)
  • 11% from OCS leases
  • 3% from state waters
  • OCS Offshore Natural Gas Production (2010)
    
    • Louisiana: 71% of total OCS natural gas
    • All Other states: 28% of total OCS natural gas

• Approximately 98% of all OCS leases are in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM).