Oil and natural gas touch our lives in countless ways every day. Together, they supply our nation’s energy, fuel our cars, heat our homes and cook our food.

But did you know that oil and natural gas also help generate the electricity that powers our daily lives? Or that crude oil supplies the building blocks for everything from dent-resistant car fenders to soft drink bottles to camping equipment?

Explore the fact sheets below to learn more about oil and natural gas, innovations in production and discovery, and how they become the products you count on. You’ll also find state-specific information for your region of the country.

FACT SHEETS

STATE-SPECIFIC FACT SHEETS