The Permian Basin is in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico in the southwestern United States, centered around cities like Midland and Odessa in West Texas.

Quick Scoop

  • The Permian Basin is a large sedimentary basin known for oil and natural gas production.
  • Geographically, it spans more than 86,000 square miles across West Texas and far southeastern New Mexico.
  • On a U.S. map, look just east of the New Mexico–Texas state line, around Midland, Odessa, and into southeastern New Mexico.

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