Report reveals top W. Texas wells

New data collected by a Canadian energy research group shows which oil and gas explorers in West Texas have the most prolific wells.

The data from RS Energy Group shows that wells completed by Houston-based EOG Resources in West Texas' Permian Basin oil field had the highest average initial production at 2,051 barrels of oil a day.

Other companies in the top five include the Pioneer Natural Resources of Irving, Occidental Petroleum Corp. of Houston, Denver company SM Energy and oil major Chevron Corp.

Ryan Luther, a senior associate with the Permian Basin team at RS Energy Group, said the firm used state data on a well's initial production rates for the first 24 hours after it was completed.

Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle file Viking Life Savings Equpment’s Jane Kragh and Henning Jense prepare their company’s booth before last year’s Offshore Technology Conference at NRG Center. The U.S. is expected to take the lead in oil production.