Natural Gas

Analysis & Projections

Natural gas pipeline capacity additions in 2011 ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy, February 17, 2012.
Help test interactive graphing features under development ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, www.eia.gov/beta, natural gas charting tools.
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 spot prices near 10-year lows amid warm weather and robust supplies ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy, February 1, 2012.
U.S. natural gas supply and disposition in 2010›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Natural Gas Annual 2010, Figure 2, December 29, 2011.
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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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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