US poised for record natural gas output in 2026, EIA forecasts

The Energy Information Administration projects U.S. natural gas production will reach 122.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2026, exceeding the 2025 record as shale and conventional output expand.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article

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5h 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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