North Slope, Alaska, vs North Dakota: 2010

Average daily production from North Dakota in 2010 is about 250,000 bbls/day. Analysts expect that number will exceed 300,000 bbls/day and will be increasing by the end of the year. Analysts expect that maximum daily production in North Dakota will plateau around 400,000 bbls/day within several years.

For comparison's sake, oil production from the North Slope, Alaska, is 665,000 bbls/day and falling.