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- Louisiana ranks third highest in marketed natural gas production and seventh in proved natural gas reserves among the states. Louisiana accounts for about 10% of U.S. total marketed natural gas production and holds about 6% of the nation's natural gas reserves.
- The United States was the world's largest liquefied natural gas exporter in 2023, with Louisiana handling 61% of U.S. LNG exports.
- Louisiana's 15 crude oil refineries account for about one-sixth of the nation's refining capacity and can process nearly 3 million barrels of crude oil per calendar day.
- Louisiana's total energy consumption ranks fourth among the states and its per capita energy consumption is the second highest, largely because of its energy-intensive chemical, petroleum, and natural gas industries.
- Louisiana has the highest per capita residential sector electricity consumption in the nation. Almost 7 in 10 Louisiana households rely on electric heating and nearly all households have air conditioning.
Last Updated: August 15, 2024