France primary energy production: oil
France primary energy production: oil stood at 491.42 GWh in Aug 2026, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly energy balances table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1981 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly energy balances table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary production | |||||||||||
| Oil | 491.42 | 481.43 | 449.34 | 467.82 | 460.04 | 486.63 | 435.15 | 504.31 | 504.31 | 498.88 | |
| Natural gas | 1,121.04 | 1,114.47 | 1,094.02 | 1,146.39 | 1,135.81 | 1,161.04 | 1,019.38 | 1,106.13 | 1,120.11 | 1,072.56 |
Understanding france primary energy production: oil
This measure records the physical volume of crude oil and associated liquid hydrocarbons extracted directly from domestic subterranean deposits. It isolates indigenous liquid fuel extraction from imported petroleum products and secondary refinery outputs, providing a direct reading of domestic fossil resource depletion. The series excludes offshore bunkering fuels not destined for national processing.
Interpreting these statistics requires recognizing the mature nature of domestic extraction fields, where output reflects long-term geological depletion rates rather than short-term economic demand fluctuations. Monthly figures can experience sudden revisions due to late reporting from field operators or well maintenance activities. Year-on-year evaluations offer the clearest picture of extraction trajectories by smoothing out localized operational interruptions.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact commodity is tracked in this production category?
- It records the physical extraction of crude oil and associated liquid hydrocarbons from domestic underground reservoirs.
- Does this row include refined petroleum products like gasoline or diesel?
- No, it exclusively measures raw crude extraction prior to any refinery processing.
- How do extraction trends behave over long horizons?
- Output is typically governed by natural geological depletion rates across mature fields rather than short-term economic cycles.