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U.S. natural gas production forecast to hit record 122.5 Bcf/d in 2026

The Energy Information Administration projects U.S. marketed natural gas production will average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2026, exceeding the prior year's record of 118.5 Bcf/d.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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45d CleanTechnica United States on Track for Record Natural Gas Production in 2026 — We forecast U.S. marketed natural gas production will average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 118.5 Bcf/d…

45d EIA Today in Energy United States on track for record natural gas production in 2026 — We forecast U.S. marketed natural gas production will average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 118.5 Bcf/d…

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