US oil and gas companies profits skyrocket as the US becomes the energy supplier of choice

US Oil and Gas Companies

Despite the Biden administration’s ambitious climate goals. The US oil and gas companies in the United States has seen unprecedented growth and profitability. The top 10 listed oil and gas producers in the US have reported a combined net income of $313 billion in the first three years of President Biden’s term (Financial Times). This is three times the $112 billion generated during the same period under President Trump.

This surge in profitability can be attributed to several factors. Including record-high production levels as well as significant cost reduction particularly in the oil rich Gulf of Mexico. In December 2023, US oil production reached 13.5 million barrels per day, surpassing all previous records. According to the US Energy Administration. By 2024 the US will reach the daily production of 14 million barrels per day. Additionally, natural gas production exceeded 105 billion cubic feet per day for the first time. These achievements have solidified the US as a global energy leader, with the country now ranking as the second-largest exporter of crude oil and the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), overtaking Qatar.

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Source: BENZINGA

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