U.S. Natural Gas Production Surges to Record High in July 2026

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas production in the United States reached an all-time high in July 2026, driven primarily by increased output in the Permian Basin.

The EIA reports that gross withdrawals, the total volume of gas extracted at the wellhead, reached a record 137 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in July 2026. This marks the first new monthly record for gross withdrawals in 2026, following five record-setting months in 2025.

The Permian region, which includes parts of western Texas and eastern New Mexico, is one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the world and has been experiencing increased gas-to-oil ratios. Gross withdrawals in Texas and New Mexico increased by a combined 1.7 Bcf/d (3.2%) from June to July 2026.

New natural gas pipeline infrastructure is easing long-standing gas transport bottlenecks in Texas, supporting production growth. The EIA notes that new pipelines increase the takeaway capacity out of the Permian Basin to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals on the Gulf Coast.