How much natural gas is consumed (used) in the U.S.?

In 2011, the United States consumed approximately 24.37 Tcf (trillion cubic feet) of natural gas in seven end-uses:

• Electric power generation: 7.60 Tcf (31%)
• Industrial: 6.77 Tcf (28%)
• Residential: 4.73 Tcf (19%)
• Commercial: 3.16 Tcf (13%)
• Lease and plant fuel consumption: 1.38 Tcf (6%)
• Pipeline and distribution: 0.69 Bcf (3%)
• Vehicle fuel: 0.03 Bcf (<1%)

Note: Total not equal to sum of end-uses due to rounding.

Natural gas consumption by end use

Last updated: March 1, 2012

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