Does this series include imported refined petroleum products?

No, it counts only raw liquid hydrocarbons extracted directly from domestic oilfields.

How do maintenance shutdowns affect the monthly data?

Temporary platform closures for servicing cause sharp monthly drops that are subsequently adjusted in later statistical releases.

Are onshore and offshore wells combined in this total?

Yes, both onshore extraction sites and offshore fields within UK jurisdiction contribute to the aggregate.

UK energy production: petroleum

Name: UK energy production: petroleum
Creator: GOV.UK official statistics
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

UK energy production: petroleum stood at 2.46 in Jul 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Energy production and consumption table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1995 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.

Source: GOV.UK official statisticsLast updated: Oct 07, 2026, 09:11 UTCCurated by Bui Thanh Phuc

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This indicator in the Energy production and consumption table

Indicator	07-2026	06-2026	05-2026	04-2026	03-2026	02-2026	01-2026	12-2025	11-2025	10-2025
Energy production
Petroleum	2.46	2.35	2.42	2.82	2.9	2.75	2.69	3.05	2.71	2.91
Natural gas	2.23	2.23	2.18	2.28	2.5	2.24	2.33	2.39	2.39	2.51

Understanding UK energy production: petroleum

Extraction of crude oil and natural gas liquids from offshore and onshore fields within the United Kingdom forms the basis of this series, measuring hydrocarbon volumes brought to the surface before refining or export. The metric accounts for stabilised crude oil and associated condensates, but excludes imported refinery feedstocks and foreign petroleum products destined for domestic retail. In contrast to natural gas or solid mineral measures, this series focuses exclusively on liquid hydrocarbon streams governed by specialised offshore extraction licensing frameworks.

Evaluating monthly extraction figures necessitates careful attention to unplanned offshore platform maintenance shutdowns and severe weather disruptions in marine basins. Initial production estimates regularly experience significant revisions as field operators reconcile preliminary flow meter data with fiscal metering returns. Year-on-year comparisons are standard practice to filter out routine seasonal maintenance cycles common to marine oil infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

Does this series include imported refined petroleum products?: No, it counts only raw liquid hydrocarbons extracted directly from domestic oilfields.
How do maintenance shutdowns affect the monthly data?: Temporary platform closures for servicing cause sharp monthly drops that are subsequently adjusted in later statistical releases.
Are onshore and offshore wells combined in this total?: Yes, both onshore extraction sites and offshore fields within UK jurisdiction contribute to the aggregate.