Independent producers anchor U.S. oil, gas growth and economic impact, Rystad study finds
September 17, 2025
(World Oil) – Independent oil and gas producers remain the backbone of U.S. upstream activity, according to a new study by Rystad Energy commissioned by the American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC). The report underscores the sector’s outsized role in driving production, jobs and government revenue. From 2022–2024, onshore independents accounted for more than 85% of U.S. crude and condensate output
