Permian Basin

The Permian Basin is a large, prolific oil and natural gas-producing region located primarily in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. It spans an area that is approximately 250 miles wide and 300 miles long, covering about 75,000 square miles.  It’s known for its deep and thick deposits of Permian-aged rocks, including shales and limestones. The basin is characterized by three main structural elements: the Midland Basin, the Central Basin Platform, and the Delaware Basin. It’s one of the largest and most prolific oil and gas-producing regions in the United States.