Natural Gas

Analysis & Projections

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Shale oil and shale gas resources are globally abundant ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy, June 10, 2013.
EIA's latest weekly natural gas market analysis ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Natural Gas Weekly Update (normally updated Thursday 2 p.m.).
EIA's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook for natural gas ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, released monthly.
Natural gas price volatility and uncertainty ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, Market Prices and Uncertainty Report.
Natural gas prices projected to rise with an expected increase in production costs after 2015 ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2013, Market Trends, April 15, 2013.

Energy in Brief articles

What is shale gas and why is it important?

Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich sources of petroleum and natural gas. The production of natural gas from shale formations has rejuvenated the natural gas industry in the United States.

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Natural Gas Explained

Factors affecting natural gas prices

Natural gas prices are a function of market supply and demand. Due to limited alternatives for natural gas consumption or production in the short run, changes in supply or demand over a short period often result in large price movements to bring supply and demand back into balance.

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