US Natural Gas Output to Hit Record Highs in 2026 and 2027, EIA Predicts
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting record highs in both natural gas production and demand for 2026 and 2027.
Natural gas supply is expected to rise from a record 107.6 billion cubic feet per day in 2025 to 111.7 bcfd in 2026 and 115.9 bcfd in 2027, while domestic gas consumption will increase from a record 91.9 bcfd in 2025 to 92.2 bcfd in 2026 and 94.3 bcfd in 2027.
Liquefied natural gas exports are also expected to rise, reaching an average of 17.4 bcfd in 2026 and 18.6 bcfd in 2027, up from a record 15.1 bcfd in 2025.