How much of the crude oil/petroleum America uses annually is produced within the U.S.?
In 2007, approximately 35% of the crude oil/petroleum used in the U.S. was produced domestically. Source: Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Review 2007, Table 5.1, page 125. The following are the top U.S. producers of crude oil. Which state produces the most? The top crude oil-producing state in the U.S. is Texas, followed in order by Alaska, California, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Source: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/pet_crd_crpdn_adc_mbbl_a.htm How many barrels of oil does the world consume every day? In 2007, the world consumed 85.8 million barrels of oil every day. That is about 42,000 gallons per second! Source: Energy Information Administration, Short-term Energy Outlook Sept. 2008, Table 3a. How many refineries are there in the U.S.? There are currently 149 U.S. refineries owned by 54 companies in 33 states, with total crude oil processing capacity at roughly 17 million barrels per day. Source: Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Review 2007, Table
