US-China RelationsUS Sets Combined Oil and Gas Production Records as China Demand SoarsSavePrintAn oil drilling rig is seen in an aerial view near Watford City, N.D., in the early morning hours of July 30, 2013. Andrew Burton/Getty ImagesChriss Street8/22/2019|Updated: 8/23/2019News AnalysisThe U.S. Energy Information Agency reported America achieved new energy production records in 2018 with oil up 17 percent and gas up 12 percent, as China demand soared.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.