US Natgas Output, Demand to Reach Record Highs in 2026
US natural gas supply and demand are expected to reach record highs in 2026, according to the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
The EIA projects dry gas production will rise from a record 107.7 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2025 to 111.0 bcfd in 2026 and 113.6 bcfd in 2027.
Domestic gas consumption is also expected to increase, reaching 92.1 bcfd in 2026 and 95.0 bcfd in 2027, up from a record 91.9 bcfd in 2025.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are forecasted to rise from 15.1 bcfd in 2025 to 17.2 bcfd in 2026 and 18.6 bcfd in 2027, the highest levels ever recorded.