Total tight oil production is projected to increase by 79,000 barrels per day of oil to 4.87 million bpd, according to the latest drilling productivity report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Once again, the Permian basin is projected to lead the increases, adding more than 70,000 bpd to a total of 2.25 million bpd.

In addition to the Permian, production from the Eagle Ford shale is projected to increase by 14,000 bpd to 1.08