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- In 2023, Ohio's natural gas production from shale gas wells accounted for 97% of the state's gross natural gas withdrawals. Overall, natural gas production in Ohio was about 13 times greater in 2023 than in 2013, primarily because of production from shale formations.
- In 2022, Ohio was the seventh-largest ethanol-producing state in the nation. In August 2024, Ohio's seven ethanol plants had a combined production capacity of about 765 million gallons per year.
- In 2022, Ohio was the tenth-largest coal-consuming state in the nation. Nine times more coal was consumed in Ohio than was produced in the state.
- In 2023, Ohio was the nation's eighth-largest electricity producer and had the fourth-largest electricity sales in the nation. Natural gas has fueled the largest share of Ohio's in-state net generation since 2019.
- In 2023, Ohio was the largest oil producer east of the Mississippi River.
Last Updated: October 17, 2024