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Texas oil, gas production rises in February

Oil and gas production in Texas grew in February, the state Railroad Commission reported April 27.

The state produced 529.4 Bcf of gas in February, or 18.9 Bcf/d, according to preliminary production reports. That compared to January's preliminary average of 18.5 Bcf/d. February 2017's initial reading was 18.8 Bcf/d.

The Railroad Commission reported February preliminary oil production of 76.5 million barrels, or 2.73 million barrels per day, up from 2.60 MMbbl/d in January. February 2017 saw 2.51 MMbbl/d on a preliminary basis.

Webb County was the state's largest gas producer in February, with a preliminary reading of 52.8 Bcf. Tarrant County was in second place, reporting 31.2 Bcf.

Midland County was the state's largest oil producer in February, with a preliminary total of 7.6 MMbbl. Karnes County came in second, with 5.6 MMbbl.