UK onshore oil and gas production in figures and charts – March 2025
Daily onshore gas production was down 10% in March 2025, compared with February – the lowest level since July last year. Daily oil production was down 3% on the month.
Daily onshore gas production was down 10% in March 2025, compared with February – the lowest level since July last year. Daily oil production was down 3% on the month.
Onshore oil production in the UK fell again in 2023, to the lowest level for more than 30 years.
UK onshore oil and gas production fell for the second consecutive month in September 2023, with more drops in extraction from leading fields at Wytch Farm, Wressle and Saltfleetby.
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore production data, for March 2023, reveals the lowest monthly oil volume and daily extraction rate for 12 years, while flared gas was at a record high.
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore oil data, for August 2022: Horse Hill production recovers as key onshore figures rise.
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore oil data for July 2022: daily production falls at Wytch Farm to the lowest level for 10 years and the Gatwick Gusher slows to a trickle.
DrillOrDrop’s review of the latest UK onshore oil data for June 2022: daily onshore oil production was still at historically low levels, despite increasing oil prices.
Follow onshore oil production trends with our review of the latest official monthly data
Key figures 60,083 tonnes72,911 m314,794 barrels of oil per day1.63% of total UK production
UK onshore oil production fell in 2019 to its lowest point for eight years, official data has revealed.