How does your state measure up?

In 2014, the U.S. consumed a total of 6.95 billion barrels of petroleum products. At an average of 19.05 million barrels per day, the U.S. is the #1 consumer of petroleum in the world. In 2014, we became the world’s top producer of petroleum and other liquids, pushing Saudi Arabia down to the #2 spot. Not a bad business to be in, right?

The WPMA is made up of 7 different state state associations, including Hawaii, Washington, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, Montana, and Nevada. Using data provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, see how each state ranked for total petroleum consumption in 2013:

Washington: 134.7 million barrels

• Though it’s not a crude oil-producing state, Washington ranked fifth in the nation in 2014 for its oil-refining capacity.

Utah: 53.7 million barrels

• Utah’s five refineries process crude oil from Utah, Colorado, Wisconsin and Canada. The UNEV pipeline, opened in 2012, is the first to connect Utah’s refineries to the largest city in Nevada, Las Vegas.

New Mexico: 49.9 million barrels

• In 2013, New Mexico ranked sixth in crude oil production in the nation, and fifth in utility-scale electricity generation from solar energy.

Nevada: 42.9 million barrels

• Did you know that more than 90% of the energy consumed in Nevada comes from outside the state? Before the UNEV pipeline opened in 2012, Las Vegas only obtained petroleum from California pipelines.

Hawaii: 41.6 million barrels

• Hawaii spent $5.09 billion last year to import petroleum. That’s nearly $4,000 for each person living in the state.

Montana: 31.8 million barrels

• The Williston Basin of Montana and North Dakota has one of the largest accumulations of crude oil in the United States.

Idaho: 30.8 million barrels

• Did you know that Idaho is full of renewable energy resources? There are geothermal energy resources present across most of the state.

To see how all 50 states rank in energy consumption, check out this chart.

For more information about the WPMA and what it does for its members, visit our website.