Natural gas industry in the U.S.

Statistics report on the natural gas industry in the United States

Natural gas industry in the U.S.

This report presents graphs and tables about the U.S. natural gas industry, with a focus on the upstream (also known as exploration and production) segment. This report provides key figures on natural gas reserves, production, trade and prices, economic impact and largest producers.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Global natural gas proved reserves 1960-2023
  • Premium Statistic Global natural gas reserves by country 1960-2023
  • Premium Statistic Global natural gas production 1998-2023
  • Premium Statistic Global natural gas production 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Global gas exporting countries 2023

Reserves & infrastructure

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  • Premium Statistic Proved natural gas reserves in the U.S. 1960-2023
  • Basic Statistic Shale gas reserves in the U.S. 2022, by basin
  • Basic Statistic Rotary rig count in the U.S. by type 2011-2023
  • Basic Statistic Gas rig count in the U.S. by region November 2024

Production & consumption

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  • Basic Statistic Natural gas production in the U.S. 1998-2023
  • Basic Statistic Shale gas and tight oil plays production in the U.S. 2000-2050
  • Basic Statistic Shale gas production in the U.S. by basin 2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. consumption of natural gas per capita 2019-2022

Trade & prices

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  • Basic Statistic Natural gas exports from the U.S. 1975-2023
  • Basic Statistic Natural gas imports into the U.S. 1955-2023
  • Premium Statistic Average U.S. Henry Hub natural gas price 2003-2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. Henry Hub prices per week 2022-2024
  • Basic Statistic Industrial natural gas price in the U.S. 1975-2023
  • Basic Statistic Natural gas prices for industry in the U.S. 2022-2023, by state

Economic impact & companies

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  • Premium Statistic Oil and gas extraction industry value added in the U.S. 2017-2023
  • Basic Statistic Oil and gas extraction industry gross output in the U.S. 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic Oil and gas extraction industry employment in the U.S. 1998-2023
  • Premium Statistic Largest U.S. natural gas producers based on production volume Q3 2023
  • Premium Statistic Leading U.S. oil and gas producers based on market cap December 2024

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