Natural Gas

Analysis & Projections

EIA projections for natural gas prices ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, monthly.
Natural gas prices near 10-year low amid mild weather, higher supplies in winter 2011-12 ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy, April 19, 2012.
Natural gas production on Federal and Indian lands has declined every year since 2003 ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Sales of Fossil Fuels Produced from Federal and Indian Lands, FY 2003 through FY 2011, March 14, 2012.
U.S. natural gas net imports at lowest levels since 1992 ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy, March 15, 2012.
EIA's latest weekly natural gas market analysis ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Natural Gas Weekly Update (normally updated Thursday 2 p.m.) based on Natural Gas Intelligence.
Natural gas price volatility and uncertainty ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, Market Prices and Uncertainty Report.

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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