Texas plays a major role in the U.S. energy sector. In 2023, it produced over 40% of the country’s crude oil and nearly 27% of its natural gas. This level of output is driven by well-established infrastructure, strong supply chains, and ongoing investment that continues to attract attention from long-term oil and gas investors.
For qualified oil and gas investors, this creates a solid environment for long-term opportunities. Texas offers a strong mix of resource availability, supportive policy, and access to major markets, making it an attractive place to invest. Whether your goals include income generation, portfolio diversification, or exposure to real assets, Texas continues to present solid long-term growth potential in the energy sector.
Regional Insights: How DW Energy’s Focus Areas Measure Up
While Texas remains a key player in U.S. oil and gas, DW Energy Group also operates in several other highly productive basins. These regions – the Bakken in North Dakota and the SCOOP and STACK plays in Oklahoma – add geographic diversity to an already strong presence in Texas’ Eagle Ford, Woodbine, and Permian basins.
Bakken: North Dakota / Montana
The Bakken Formation is one of the top shale plays in the United States, producing about 1.2 million barrels per day. Operators are getting more out of every well – advancements in drilling techniques and improved well designs are helping maintain strong output while cutting costs. For those looking to widen their exposure beyond Texas, the Bakken stands out as a proven basin with consistent output and room for continued development.
Powder River Basin: Wyoming
The Powder River Basin is Wyoming’s main oil-producing region. In August 2024, it produced about 281,000 barrels per day, representing roughly 74 percent of the state’s total oil production. Output has been growing steadily, up nearly 9 percent year-over-year.
The basin also has a long history of natural gas production. At its peak in 2009, coalbed natural gas output exceeded 584 billion cubic feet per year. New drilling techniques are helping companies recover more oil from existing formations, giving the Powder River Basin both short-term and long-term potential.
Mid-Continent: Oklahoma
Oklahoma remains a key player in U.S. oil and gas production. In 2023, it produced around 157 million barrels of crude oil and holds significant reserves. The state is also home to Cushing, Oklahoma, the delivery and pricing point for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures contracts. Cushing’s storage capacity is about 98 million barrels, with pipelines capable of moving over 6.5 million barrels per day.
This infrastructure makes Oklahoma not just a producer, but also a central hub for oil pricing and distribution across the country.
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How Texas Infrastructure Supports DW Energy’s Broader Strategy
Infrastructure That Works for Investors
Texas has long been the backbone of American oil and gas, and while DW Energy focuses on high-potential areas like the SCOOP/STACK in Oklahoma and the Bakken in North Dakota, Texas remains a key advantage. Its mature infrastructure, including extensive pipeline networks, refining systems, and service hubs, helps reduce bottlenecks, cut transport costs, and support more efficient operations across nearby regions. That adds value for investors looking for stable, cost-efficient opportunities.
Strategic Diversification with Operational Efficiency
Rather than chasing overcrowded plays, DW Energy targets areas that offer consistent production and long-term upside, without the overheated competition seen in places like the Permian. By combining proven geology in Oklahoma and North Dakota with the logistical strength of Texas, DW Energy builds a smarter, more resilient investment strategy. For investors, that means exposure to quality assets backed by a structure designed to keep costs in check and execution efficient.
Export Power
Texas is also the country’s largest energy exporter. The Port of Corpus Christi is now the top U.S. crude oil export hub, moving more than 2.4 million barrels per day after recent upgrades. These exports reach major markets in Europe and Asia, strengthening Texas’s role in global energy trade.
Ongoing Growth
Between February 2024 and February 2025, Texas accounted for 96 percent of all U.S. liquid production growth. This growth, combined with high production volumes, makes Texas a consistent leader in meeting both domestic and international energy demand.
Why This Combination Works for DW Energy Investors
- Texas provides stability – Large production volumes, strong infrastructure, and export capacity support long-term reliability.
- Bakken offers steady output – Efficiency gains help sustain production while reducing costs.
- Powder River Basin shows growth – Advancements in drilling are opening up new development opportunities.
- Oklahoma adds strategic value – Cushing’s storage and pipeline hub enhances market access.
- Diversification reduces risk – Spreading across key regions balances exposure and return.
By participating in these regions, DW Energy can offer investors access to reliable production today while positioning for growth tomorrow.
Why Texas Gives DW Energy a Strong Base and a Competitive Edge
Texas offers a foundation of stability for oil and gas investments. Its large production base, proven infrastructure, and access to global markets make it one of the most dependable regions for energy development. For DW Energy Group, this strength in Texas works hand in hand with opportunities in other proven basins.
The Bakken brings consistent production and a track record of efficiency improvements, even in a more mature stage of development. The Powder River Basin adds growth potential, with operators finding ways to increase output and tap into both oil and gas resources. In Oklahoma’s Mid-Continent region, the presence of the Cushing hub and ongoing drilling activity make it a strategic location for both storage and market access.
By working in these regions, DW Energy positions its oil and gas investors to benefit from a combination of steady returns and new opportunities. Texas provides a strong foundation with reliable, high-volume production, while the Bakken, Powder River Basin, and Oklahoma add additional sources of value. DW focuses on assets that generate strong cash flow today and have room to grow through ongoing development. We actively evaluate both conventional and unconventional oil and gas opportunities across the United States, with particular attention to proven formations like these. To learn more about our current wells and areas of focus, visit our site.
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