IOGA White Papers & Reference Material
IOGA has developed several white papers, fact sheets, brochures, and other informational pieces. These include:
- Illinois Oil & Gas Industry Strategic Analysis (2026): A comprehensive report that provides the latest information on the economic impact of the Illinois oil and gas industry including statistics on Illinois industry activity, taxes, production, challenges, and opportunities.
- State of the Oil & Gas Industry (2026): A more in-depth analysis of national and state energy policy and regulatory issues from a small producer perspective.
- Hydraulic Fracturing – Regulatory & Policy Considerations (January 2026)
- Climate Issues (January 2026)
- Oil & Gas Profit Margins
IOGA has submitted comments on several federal regulatory dockets concerning issues impacting the small businesses that make up the Illinois oil and gas industry including:
- Submitted IOGA comments to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the Reconsideration of Oil & Gas Methane Rules
- Submitted formal IOGA comments to EPA requesting Extension of Deadlines on Oil & Natural Gas Sector Climate Review.
- Submitted formal IOGA Comments on DOE Climate Report to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the DOE’s Docket seeking public comment on the DOE report titled A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate.
- Submitted formal IOGA Comments on EPA’s Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding to EPA regarding EPA’s Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards Docket.
Crude Oil Prices
Current Prices
2026
| Month | Average Price |
|---|---|
| January | $53.04 |
| February | $57.53 |
| March | $84.75 |
| April | $91.12 |
| May | $91.08 |
| June | $74.22 |
| July | 71.59 |
| August | 75.67 |
| September | |
| October | |
| November | |
| December |
Current Illinois Basin Posted Price: Bi-Petro, CountryMark, Plains Marketing, LP
Additional Oil Price Information: Platts, Futuresource.com, NYMEX (from Bloomberg), CBS Market Watch
Oil & Gas Resources
ISGS Map Server
Illinois State Geological Survey Map Server maps the entire state’s geological units, ranging from land surface to bedrock. Reliable, detailed information is essential in this industry to make good decisions about complex issues.
Oil & Gas Weekly Permit Logs
Industry Links
IDNR Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management
The Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management is the regulatory authority in Illinois for permitting, drilling, operating, and plugging oil and gas production wells. The Office implements the Illinois Oil and Gas Act and enforces standards for the construction and operation of related production equipment and facilities.
Illinois State Geological Survey
The ISGS provides citizens and institutions of Illinois with earth science research and information that are accurate, objective, and relevant to our State’s environmental quality, economic prosperity, and public safety.
Partnering Associations:
Kentucky Oil & Gas Association
Pipeline Safety Compliance Training
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (US DOT) Transportation Safety Institute conducts Pipeline Safety Compliance Training specially designed for the energy industry. This course will familiarize participants with US DOT pipeline safety regulations and acute, critical, and serious safety violations. This course is designed to assist pipeline safety personnel with fewer than 10 years of industry experience. If you are responsible for oversight of pipeline safety and regulatory compliance, this course will be invaluable to your success. Upcoming trainings are listed below:
Contact Information: Email at PipelineSafetyCompliance@dot.gov or call (405) 954-4500.
This course can be taught at your location. Also, Transportation Safety Institute can develop and deliver professional safety training to fit the specific needs of your organization or agency. Your customized training program is just a phone call away at (405) 954-4500.